JARED MURPHY

Hometown: Prairie Grove Parents: Michael Cooper and Julie Dodd, of Prairie Grove. Siblings: Nikia Cooper, 21; Demarcus Cooper (DJ) 12; Tia Cooper, 10. Awards: 2013 West All-Star football team, 2012 All-State defensive lineman, 2012 All-Conference.

Favorite teacher: Ms. Burton - Marketing first hour. “She teaches me how to broker money business-wise. I”m not a person of savings. I had to learn that role.”

Best friend: Dylan Reed, since sophomore year. “It goes back to ninth grade. We have an interest in common in physical therapy. We kind of want to do the same thing.” Sports: Football, Track and Field Positions played: Defensive line/Tight End

Track and Field events: Shotput, third at district with a toss of 37’

8.5”

Favorite memory from Prairie Grove: Just playing with the guys, practice and just being around friends. Role Models: Prairie Grove coaches were like second fathers. Career plans: Signed national letter of intent to play college football for Pittsburg State (Kan.) on Feb. 6.

Notable: Blocked a punt against Stuttgart in the state 4A football semifinals leading to a Tiger touchdown. Anchored a Prairie Grove defense that posted seven shutouts en route to a 12-1 record with a conference championship and appearance in the state 4A semifinals. Played nose guard on defense making 100 tackles including 9 for losses. Played tight end on offense, helping team rush for 3,546 yards while catching 9 passes for 150 yards.