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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell High School senior defensive specialist Ava Racz sets to junior Amarachi Osuji during last night’s match at the Coppell High School Arena against Pearce on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Mustangs, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 25-14, in their first home district game.

Wake up call: A rough third set leads to Coppell responding with a win

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

From the beginning of the first set, it was obvious that it was going to be a tight match. But, after a trying night, the Class 6A No. 5 Coppell Cowgirls (23-3 overall, 2-0 District 9-6A) prevailed in...

Coppell High School senior Yash Reddy jumps up at an opportunity to return a strong shot against Lake Highlands in his doubles match. Reddy and his doubles partner took away a 6-2, 6-1 victory on Sept. 5 at the CHS Tennis Center.

Cowboys sweep Lake Highlands in District Game

Disha Kohli, Staff Photographer September 12, 2017

In dominating fashion, the Coppell tennis team beat Lake Highlands, 19-0, in District 6A play on Tuesday at the CHS tennis center.   Starting off with doubles matches, the team was able...

Coppell High School junior Amarachi Osuji and freshman Madison Gilliland jump to make a block during Friday night’s game in the Arena. The Cowgirls played against the Allen Eagles and ended the match losing straight sets (27-29, 12-25, 20-25) against the Lady Eagles.

Preview: Coppell squares off against Pearce at home

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

The Coppell Cowgirls (22-3 overall, 1-0 District 9-6A) have their annual Dig for the Cure night tonight and come into its first district home game riding a 10-match win streak as they will host the Pearce...

4. Coppell High School senior Pierce McFarlane tackles McKinney Boyd as they run the ball for a touchdown. Last nights game at Buddy Echols Field was a close game, but the cowboys went home with a win, 34-24. Photo by Bren Flechtner.

Second half rally sends Cowboys past Boyd (with video)

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer September 9, 2017

  https://vimeo.com/233049843   The Coppell Cowboys beat the McKinney Boyd Broncos, 34-24, Friday night at Buddy Echols Field in a neck and neck showdown up until the end.   Having...

The Coppell Cowgirls varsity volleyball team competed at the KSA Fall Classic Tournament last weekend. They won the overall tournament 7-0. Photo courtesy Julie Green

Cowgirls win national tournament in Orlando

Lili Lomas, Executive Digital Content Editor, Sports Editor September 8, 2017

Last weekend, the Coppell Cowgirls volleyball team (21-3 overall) competed at the KSA Events Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament in Orlando, Fla. finishing 7-0 and winning the tournament overall.   Throughout...

Coppell High School junior Jonathan McGill runs the ball downfield and later scores during last nights game at Pennington Field. The Cowboys defeated L.D. Bell 59-23 for their first win of the season.

Deep ball leads Cowboys to convincing win over L.D. Bell (with video)

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer September 2, 2017

  https://vimeo.com/232087698 BEDFORD - Utilizing its dominating offensive line, skilled running backs and agile wide receivers, the Coppell Cowboys came out with the win last night against...

Cowboys quarterback Brady McBride looks down the field for a pass.

Opening night

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer September 1, 2017

After a slightly disappointing end to the 2016 season against Round Rock in the Class 6A regional semifinals, the Coppell Cowboys are ready to start back up again. The Cowboys will kick off the 2017...

Coppell High School junior Amarachi Osuji and freshman Madison Gilliland jump to make a block during Friday night’s game in the Arena. The Cowgirls played against the Allen Eagles and ended the match losing straight sets (27-29, 12-25, 20-25) against the Lady Eagles.

Cowgirls fall to state’s No. 4 team in three sets

Lili Lomas, Executive Digital Content Editor, Sports Editor August 26, 2017

The Coppell High School Arena was filled with the CHS student section chants Friday night which provided support for the Cowgirls as they took on the state’s No. 4 ranked team.   The Coppell...

On June 12,  Eaton High School boys soccer coach James Balcom was named the new head boys soccer coach of Coppell High School. Balcom previously served as the junior varsity coach and assistant varsity coach for six year before leaving to Eaton High School. Photo courtesy Coppell Soccer.

Balcom named new Coppell boys soccer coach

Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor June 16, 2017

Eaton High School boys soccer coach James Balcom has been named new boys soccer coach at Coppell High School.   Balcom previously served as the assistant varsity coach for the Cowboys before...

Coppell junior quarterback Brady McBride smiles as he heads into the end zone in Coppells 49-44 loss to Round Rock in the regional semifinals las season. McBride and the Cowboys concluded spring practice last week and open 2017 on Sept. 1 against Hurst L.D. Bell.

Black holds off Red team in annual spring football game

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer June 1, 2017

Down by 14, the Red team rallied for two touchdowns to tie the game, only to see a 55-yard field goal by Caden Davis to give the Black team a 24-21 victory on May 25 in the Coppell spring football game...

Coppell High School freshman multisport athlete Lauren Kellett runs a relay race at Buddy Echols Field during the Coppell Relays on March 4. Kellet won The Sidekick’s Freshman Athlete of the Year honors. Photo by Kelly Monaghan.

A leg up

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer May 23, 2017

Lauren Kellett is 15 years old. She is also a major contributor on Class 6A varsity sports teams (soccer and track) which entails competing with legal adults that are 18 years of age or older; and she...

Coppell High School senior Karthik Gattepalli plays for the USA Under19 team. He plays an all-rounder, which means he bats, bowls (pitches) and fields (catches) every game.

Breaking down boundaries

Meara Isenberg, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2017

Coppell High School senior Karthik Gattepalli stands in front of a batsman, then, in one quick motion, bowls the ball towards him. To many, the sport he is playing is unfamiliar, but to Gattepalli, cricket...

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