Former Shrewsbury football star Cooper Ackerman has found success at Holy Cross, where he transferred for the second semester this year. Ackerman, a defensive end, has been learning the scheme and performing well on the field. One of the benefits of playing at Holy Cross is facing off against old high school teammates and rivals. Ackerman mentioned that going up against his old high school teammate, Brad Blattner, is particularly enjoyable. He also noted that playing against his old high school rival from St. John's, Cam Nolan, has been great. The practices have been physical and competitive, which has helped Ackerman improve his skills. Overall, Ackerman is thriving at Holy Cross and is making the most of his opportunity.