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Cooper Bradford is hoping for a spot in the state playoffs (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)
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Cooper Bradford calmly approached what he thought would be his last official putt in high school. The Rincon/University senior knew his team needed to score a 157 to take over the last at-large playoff spot but he had no idea everything depended on how he finished.
“If I had known I probably would have taken a hour on the hole,” Bradford thought. “I’m glad I didn’t know.”
He sank the 2-footer and his team erupted. They all knew what the shot meant.
Bradford has never played in a state tournament but his 38 against Canyon del Oro and Salpointe at Randolph North may just be the ticket. Rincon is now one of the 10 at-large teams in the Division I state tournament but barely….
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CDO’s Trevor Gregoire shot a 36.
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Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014 and has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here, on AZPreps365.com and on the pages of the Vail Voice and the Tanque Verde Voice. Contact Andy Morales at AMoralesMyTucson@yahoo.com
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