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Video: Go serve or go home – Jasmine Durrant’s tennis practice

Neveah Jones, Photographer November 5, 2020

Coppell tennis player junior Jasmine Durant serves at practice on Thursday at the CHS Tennis Center. Durrant has been playing tennis since seventh grade and was previously on JV1 but now has moved to varsity. 

Coppell senior defensive back Canon Peters returns an interception in the fourth quarter against Plano West on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys face Flower Mound Marcus tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

District leaders to fight for top spot

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2020

Only one team in District 6-6A has a perfect record so far: Flower Mound Marcus. Sitting at the top of the standings, it is followed by Coppell, which holds the same district record (2-0) but is 4-1 overall.   The...

Coppell senior co-captain Rishita Uppuluri hits a backhand during her doubles match against Marcus on Sept. 18, 2018 as a sophomore. Uppuluri values the relationships she has created during her four years on varsity tennis more than winning or losing. (Sidekick file photo)

Four-year letterman values relationships with relentless play on court

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer November 5, 2020

As she stepped on to the tennis court, she was unsure of what the future held. Astonishment, shock and happiness rushed inside of her when Rishita Uppuluri found out she made the Coppell varsity tennis...

Coppell High School senior London Hurt brings water to the Coppell football team during a timeout at Buddy Echols Field against Plano West on Oct. 30. The athletic trainers have experienced many changes due to COVID-19, such as wearing masks to follow the Centers of Disease Control Prevention guidelines to keep the staff and students safe.

COVID-19 calls for amending athletic trainer duties

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

The days of meeting with athletes and making casual appearances in the training room have changed in hopes of keeping up with the safety of staff, students and athletes at Coppell High School. In order...

Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young sets against Marcus at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. Young’s skill and encouragement on the court has allowed the team to thrive as players and as friends.

Setting the standard: Young’s encouragement, drive on court helping lead team to victory

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

The sound of sneakers on a waxed floor echo throughout the gym. The crowd sits on the edge of their seats, waiting anxiously for the outcome of the match. Bump. Set. Spike. Shouts of joy fill the arena...

Coppell senior offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu and junior wide receiver Anthony Black celebrate Black’s touchdown in the second quarter against Plano West last night at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell defeated Plano West, 31-20, in its annual Homecoming game.

17 unanswered second half points gives Coppell dramatic homecoming victory over Plano West (with video)

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 31, 2020

The lights lay low. The wind plateaued and the chilly backdrop ushered in. The plethora of fans silent as the game drew on, knowing that time was not in their favor. The time on the clock read four minutes...

The Coppell boys cross country team won the District 6-6A championship on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton. The boys advance to the Class 6A Region I Meet on Nov. 10, while the Coppell girls finished fourth.

Boys cross country take district title, girls place fourth

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected from its original version. The Sidekick apologizes for the error. There is a new cross country champion at Coppell High School as it is the boys teams'...

Coppell senior Jason Ngwu is tackled by Plano defenders at John Clark Stadium on Oct. 23. Coppell plays Plano West tomorrow for its homecoming game at Buddy Echols Field at 7 p.m.

Coppell looks earn second district win on homecoming night against Plano West

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 29, 2020

Coming off of last week’s 35-33 victory over Plano, Coppell escaped with a tight victory as Plano could not capitalize on six Cowboys turnovers.  However, going into tomorrow’s Coppell (3-1 overall,...

Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young blocks against Marcus on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. Marcus beat Coppell 25-16, 25-13, 22-25, 25-12.

Cowgirls undeterred after 3-1 loss to Marcus

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 28, 2020

Returning to district play after two weeks in quarantine, Coppell took its second loss against Marcus, 25-16, 25-13, 22-25, 25-12, on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. Playing one of its most technically sound...

Coppell senior co-captain Rishita Uppuluri approaches a forehand against Prosper on Monday night at T Bar M Racquet Club in Dallas. Coppell won 10-2, clenching the Class 6A Region I bi-district title and advancing to area later this week.

Tennis triumphs in bi-district match against Prosper

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager October 28, 2020

On Monday, Coppell tennis defeated Prosper in the first round of the Class 6A Region I playoffs with a score of 10-2. The win means Coppell advances in the playoffs. The match was originally scheduled...

Coppell assistant Blaine Barnett passes during pregame warmups before the Cowboys’ 42-35 victory against Sachse on Oct. 2 at Buddy Echols Field. In addition to coaching football, Barnett teaches special education at Coppell High School.

Coach’s Box: Barnett setting example as father figure for student athletes

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager October 28, 2020

Blaine Barnett coaches tight ends for the Coppell football team and is a special education teacher at Coppell High School. Barnett graduated from CHS in 1995 and came back to coach as a special teams coordinator...

Coppell senior Kunal Seetha hits a forehand against Plano West on Sept. 25 at the CHS Tennis Center. Coppell will be playing Prosper in Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs today.

Tennis to face off against Prosper in bi-district playoffs

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager October 26, 2020

Coppell tennis will be playing the first bi-district match against Prosper at the T Bar M Racquet Club at 8 p.m. today.  By defeating Flower Mound last Tuesday, Coppell finished second in District...

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