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Girls lacrosse prepping fundamentals for match against McKinney

Anushree De, Features Editor
February 28, 2024
Aliza Abidi
Ursuline Academy sophomore Gigi Gilliam passes a teammate against Coppell at Coppell Middle School North on Feb. 21. On Thursday, Coppell plays McKinney on Coppell Middle School North at 7 p.m..

On Thursday, the Coppell girls lacrosse team plays McKinney on Coppell Middle School North at 7 p.m..

With a new coaching staff, Coppell opened the season with a 19-13 victory over Dallas Ursuline Academy on Feb. 21. 

“This was the first game with new coaches,” Coppell senior Liberty McConnell said. “We’ve had these coaches before, but our head coach left on maternity leave. Our two new head coaches have been impactful in focusing on our fundamentals.”

The team continues to focus on its fundamentals in preparation for McKinney.

“We’re set with very offensive plays,” McConnell said. “For defense, we want to have no shooting space. Shooting space guarantees the other team a shot, so we want to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

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Anushree De
Anushree De, Features Editor
Anushree De is a senior and the features editor of The Sidekick, where their passion for storytelling flourishes. Their favorite films, La La Land, Zootopia, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, resonate with creative optimism, mirroring her outlook on life. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Anushree embarked on a journey that ultimately led to finding her place in Coppell during second grade. The challenging transition from charter to public school shaped Anushree into the resilient individual they are today. In her spare time, Anushree immerses herself in the enchanting world of Spanish literature, relishing the perspectives it offers. As they have started their senior year, their advice to their younger self would simply be a hug, a reminder that growth is a journey worth embracing. Anushree finds comfort in taking walks in nature as a break from her busy schedule. You can contact her through [email protected] or on X (@anushree_night).
Aliza Abidi
Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
Aliza Abidi is a senior and the Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to read a variety of fiction novels, lift weights, and watch Studio Ghibli movies. To Aliza, journalism is about bringing all sorts of different opinions and perspectives to light. Opinions and perspectives about the world’s various curiosities and disputes that are created by people with interesting stories underneath; experiences which shape an individual's values. To her, these viewpoints are worth sharing, vibrant and fresh to hear and learn about. Seeing her older brother being able to make an impact by bringing stories and viewpoints to light at The Sidekick inspired her to join, where she is now, helping to make an impact in her community as she helps coordinate the process of publishing works that fulfill her passions and goals. You can contact her at [email protected].