Cooper Church, Reporter
Cooper is 15 years old. Born in Portland, he is an avid Duck fan who also has love for the Blazers. He likes to play soccer and basketball. If he could choose a favorite dish, Cooper would likely choose steak with a side of hash browns. His favorite color is red, and his favorite genres of music are rock and hip hop, not to mention some Bob Marley, on occasion. Cooper chose to be in Amplifier because he thought it would be beneficial to his aspiration of becoming a journalist. His dream job is to be a sports reporter, because he would like to meet all of the famous athletes, and interview them.
![The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2385-1200x800.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
