Star Student Athlete: Alpharetta-Milton's Cooper Shines In Football

ALPHARETTA-MILTON — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Lisa West, who nominated Cooper of Alpharetta-Milton.

Star student athlete’s name

Cooper

Star student athlete’s home state

Georgia

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Alpharetta-Milton

How do you know the star student athlete?

Son

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

This young man is an avid athlete (soccer and football). During COVID, he perfected his craft of kicking and was ranked 11th in the nation. He was first team all state and being heavily recruited by colleges. We moved to Alpharetta in 2021, where he went on to play but due to an injury this year, his senior year, his kicking career came to a screeching halt. This young man sought out a lacrosse player, who kicked in middle school and recruited him to the team. He has coached him up, as well as the freshman kicker, and enjoys the games with his band of brothers from the sidelines. He is an incredible team player with an amazing attitude. Besides all of this, he spends his extra time serving the community through YMSL (Young Mens Service League). He is also a Raider Ambassador, an A-B student and all around great young man I am proud to call my son.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Cooper is a leader.

Keep up the great work, Cooper!

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