Randy Borchers has stepped down as head coach of the Cooper Jaguars after 18 years. Under his leadership, the team achieved a record of 40-13 from 2022 to 2025.
Cooper head coach Randy Borchers watches his team before their football game against Anderson on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
After 18 years running the Cooper Jaguars, a top 25 Kentucky high school football team, Randy Borchers has decided its time to call it quits as the programās head coach.
The official Cooper football X, formerly known as Twitter, account announced on Monday morning that Borchers is stepping down as the Jaguarsā head football coach. Borchers just completed one of the best stretches in program history, with the team going 40-13 from 2022 to 2025.
āAfter much reflection and many heartfelt conversations, Randy Borchers has made the incredibly difficult decision to resign from Cooper High School after 18 years of service,ā the statement read. āThis decision was not made lightly, as Cooper has been more than just a workplace-it has been home. The relationships he has built here mean the world to him.ā
Over the past 18 years, Randy didnāt just lead a programāhe built it. From the early days to the successes that followed, he poured countless hours, energy, and heart into developing something that students, families, and the entire community could be proud of. The foundation he helped create will continue to stand strong for years to come.ā
Borchers was able to do plenty of winning during his time leading the Jaguars, leading the program to four regional titles and four district crowns over the course of nearly two decades. Overall, Borchers won 118 games at Cooper.
In theĀ final Kentucky 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings, Cooper finished with a 9-5 record and as the No. 22nd ranked team in the state.
Cooper High School, located in Union, Kentucky, is known for its strong academic programs and active student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education with a variety of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program. Students are encouraged to excel both in academics and sports, fostering a community spirit and school pride.
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Randy Borchers resigned after much reflection and heartfelt conversations, stating that the decision was incredibly difficult and that Cooper has been more than just a workplace for him.
During his final stretch from 2022 to 2025, Randy Borchers led the Cooper Jaguars to a record of 40 wins and 13 losses.
Randy Borchers served as the head coach of the Cooper Jaguars for 18 years.
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