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Cowgirls prepare to take on Marcus

Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
Nyah Rama
Coppell senior setter Carolina Ufret sets on Sept. 27 against Denton Ryan at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls play Flower Mound Marcus on Friday at CHS Arena. Photo by Nyah Rama

The Coppell volleyball team plays Flower Mound Marcus on Friday at CHS Arena at 5:30 p.m. The Marauders are 1-5 in district play while the Cowgirls are 4-2.

Coming off of a loss on Tuesday against an undefeated Flower Mound team, Coppell coach Robyn Ross said the team looks to bring momentum back this week, focusing on stronger defense and varying its offensive hits as they prepare to take on Marcus.

“Marcus has several big hitters that we are going to have to contend with in our blocking and defense,” Ross said. 

With a significant improvement in district play compared to last year, Ross thinks her predominantly young team has progressed well as playoffs are in the picture.  

“This young team, led by their senior setter, [Carolina Ufret] has come a long way since the start of the season and I am very proud of how they are playing in this new district,” Ross said. 

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Sukirtha Muthiah
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
Sukirtha Muthiah is a senior and the Executive Editor-in-Chief of The Sidekick. She believes in using the power of words to tell stories and connect people. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her friends and family. Sukirtha has been learning Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance) for over 13 years, and she believes that dance has helped her connect with her culture. Sukirtha is always up for a coffee at her favorite drive-in, 151 Coffee. She has tried just about every item on the menu, but her favorite order is an iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel mixed in. You can contact Sukirtha at [email protected] or on X (@suki_muthiah).

Nyah Rama
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
Nyah is a senior and the Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick. Her passion for the opinions section comes from her desire to uncover the truth and represent those who don't have this platform. In her free time, Nyah likes to unwind with a good New York Times podcast while doing a workout, watching her favorite football team (the New York Jets) play and binge watching some of her favorite sitcoms which include Gilmore Girls, Schitts Creek and How I Met Your Mother. Feel free to contact Nyah by email or through her instagram.