Richard Montgomery Basketball Star Reaches Career Milestone

Tavares 'Boogie' Vaughn-Cooper becomes the school's all-time leading scorer

Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Tavares 'Boogie' Vaughn-Cooper, a senior point guard at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, has become the school's all-time leading scorer. Vaughn-Cooper surpassed previous record holders Donte Mayo and Willie Allen, scoring over 1,400 career points. He reached the milestone in a 78-53 victory over Flint Hill School on December 30.

Why it matters

Vaughn-Cooper's achievement is significant as he has joined the ranks of Richard Montgomery High School's most accomplished basketball players, including Willie Allen, who was the first African-American to play men's basketball at the University of Miami. This milestone highlights the rich basketball history and talent that has come through the school.

The details

Vaughn-Cooper, the son of former Richard Montgomery football and basketball standout Tavares Cooper, has been a standout player for the Rockets. During his junior year, he became the youngest player in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau. This season, he has continued to dominate, scoring in double-figures in nearly every game and helping the team to victories over several Montgomery County Public Schools rivals.

  • Vaughn-Cooper surpassed the school's all-time scoring record on December 30, 2025.
  • He became the youngest player in school history to reach 1,000 career points during his junior campaign.

The players

Tavares 'Boogie' Vaughn-Cooper

A senior point guard at Richard Montgomery High School who has become the school's all-time leading scorer, surpassing previous record holders Donte Mayo and Willie Allen.

Tavares Cooper

Vaughn-Cooper's father, who was a former football and basketball standout at Richard Montgomery High School and is also a member of the school's Athletics Hall of Fame and the Lincoln Park Athletic Hall of Fame.

Willie Allen

A legendary former student-athlete at Richard Montgomery High School who averaged 25 points and 23 rebounds during his senior campaign and helped lead the Rockets to a Maryland state championship in 1966. He was named a High School All-American and was the first African-American to play men's basketball at the University of Miami.

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What they’re saying

“It really means a lot to me knowing I broke history. I'm just extremely grateful to be put in the position to have the all-time leading scorer record at Richard Montgomery.”

— Tavares 'Boogie' Vaughn-Cooper, Senior point guard (High School On SI)

“That is a huge deal. Will Allen being the first Black guy [to play men's basketball at the University of Miami] and then coming from the neighborhood I grew up in. A lot of talent has walked through that building at Richard Montgomery. Just having [my son] be a part of that, that's really a big deal.”

— Tavares Cooper, Vaughn-Cooper's father (Instagram)

What’s next

Vaughn-Cooper will look to continue his strong play as the Rockets make a push for the playoffs and a potential state championship run.

The takeaway

Vaughn-Cooper's achievement as Richard Montgomery High School's all-time leading scorer is a testament to his hard work and talent, as well as the rich basketball history of the school. His success highlights the continued excellence of the Rockets' basketball program and the impact that student-athletes can have on their community.