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Coppell senior wide receiver Baron Tipton evades Keller Timber Creek defense at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Friday night’s game against the Timber Creek falcons came to an abrupt end at halftime due to continuous lightning delays throughout the night; the game ended with Coppell up, 21-14

Showdown between Cowboys, Falcons canceled at halftime due to severe weather conditions

Jayden Chui, Staff Designer September 11, 2023

It is an extra patriotic night at Buddy Echols Field. Red, white, and blue is painted across the student section, colorful skin glimmering in the light. The crowd holds their hands to their chest, as U.S....

Coppell senior defensive back Luke Hurt holds the American flag with senior tight end Tuck Walker prior to the game against South Grand Prairie at Gopher-Warrior Bowl on Sep. 1. Coppell defeated the Warriors, 44-34.

Cowboys hone defensive edge, preparing for showdown with Falcons

Jayden Chui, Staff Designer September 8, 2023

It is the third game of the season and the Coppell football team has momentum, winning its first two games.  Coppell faces Keller Timber Creek tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field, 30 minutes...

Coppell junior quarterback Edward Griffin drops back to pass against South Grand Prairie at Gopher-Warrior Bowl on Friday. Coppell defeated the Warriors, 44-34.

‘Great day to be a Cowboy’

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor September 2, 2023

GRAND PRAIRIE - The Coppell football team arrived in Grand Prairie last night prepared for battle and though battered and bruised, emerged victorious by night's end. Last night, the Coppell football...

The Coppell football team revisits its defensive strategy after a close game with Sachse in hopes of extending its winning streak to tomorrow’s game against South Grand Prairie. The Cowboys face the Warriors tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Gopher-Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie.

Cowboys solidify defensive line, preparing for battle against Warriors

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor August 31, 2023

Winning doesn’t come easy on Friday nights. Coppell football coach Antonio Wiley hopes the Cowboys learned this lesson heading into its first road test.  The Coppell football team faces South Grand...

Coppell senior wide receiver Luca Gtosoli secures a touchdown against Sachse during the fourth quarter to bring the score to 41-34, with Coppell leading at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell defeated Sachse 44-41, in the season opener.

Cowboys victorious after back and forth battle against Sachse

Jayden Chui, Staff Designer August 26, 2023

As the players of the Coppell football team take their inaugural steps onto Buddy Echols Field this season, a sense of familiarity comes to them – the scent of popcorn, nachos, and candy intertwining...

Coppell junior quarterback Edward Griffin locates one of his receivers during the Coppell Red and Black scrimmage. After preparing for weeks, the Coppell football team faces Sachse tonight at Buddy Echols Field at 8 p.m. for the season opener.

Cowboys hope to bring the heat against Mustangs in opener

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor August 25, 2023

After weeks practicing in a scorching Texas summer, the Coppell football team prepares to stage its return in the first home football game of the season.  Coppell faces Sachse tonight at 8 p.m. at...

Coppell senior kicker Nicolas Radicic attempts a field goal during the All-American Bowl week. The All-American Bowl is an invite-only gathering of the 100 best high school football players in the country to participate in an East vs. West game. Photo courtesy Nicolas Radicic

Another step in their story

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

It began with a phone call and ended with a whistle. Between picking up the phone last year and stepping onto the field on Jan. 7,  plays were practiced, memories were made and brothers were bonded.  Coppell...

Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

January 24, 2023

Coppell High School students and teachers attempt to successfully kick a PAT after Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missed four PATs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 16.

Coppell senior linebacker Ike Odimegwu tackles a Hebron player to end a drive. Coppell defeated Hebron 43-35 at Buddy Echols Field on October 21st.

Making a family from Football: Odimegwu’s mentality helps shape the Cowboys’ season

Sidekick Staff Files November 30, 2022

A hyphen is an addendum, yet so often it functions as a qualifier. An African American whose Igbo is still developing, someone who is different but in some ways the same. Coppell High School senior linebacker...

Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager November 24, 2022

The Coppell football team finished the 2022 football season with a 44-26 defeat to McKinney in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs. Watch this video to see the highlights at the...

Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch stands with the American flag on Heroes Night at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 21. Darkoch grows in confidence in his wide receiver position as a senior.

Leader by example: Darkoch’s approach helps guide Cowboys back to playoffs

Sidekick staff files November 22, 2022

Tension stagnates the air as anxious eyes follow the ball.  Then… The crowd erupts in a cheer. The pin drop silence at Buddy Echols Field from just a few seconds ago is replaced by a vivid applause....

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