The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Categories:

Coppell warms up for season in scrimmage

Naila Ali and Caitlyn Concepcion
August 25, 2025
Ali_fballvslakehighlands_82125__42-4
Naila Ali
Coppell senior running back Connor Imwold warms up in the indoor facility prior to scrimmaging Lake Highlands at Buddy Echols Field on Thursday. The Cowboys open the 2025 season on Friday at Sachse. Photo by Naila Ali

Follow @nailu1223 and @SidekickSports on X

More to Discover
More in Fall Sports
Coppell sophomore quarterback Carter Zingelmann passes to junior wide receiver Jaden Bibbs at Coppell Spring Jam on Wednesday at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell Black defeated Coppell Red, 17-7.
Coppell Black wins out 17-7 in annual spring game
The Coppell claimed 12 out of 16 regional qualifying spots on April 8 at the District 5-6A Tournament at Flower Mound Marcus. Qualifiers will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Courts of McKinney in the Class 6A Region I Tournament. Photo Courtesy Alyssa Noonan
Tennis continues historic year with 12 athletes advancing to region
Indiana sophomore kicker Nico Radicic, a 2023 Coppell graduate, and the Hoosiers won the College Football Playoff National Championship against Miami, 27-21, on Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Radicic’s rise from Coppell to Indiana was nothing short of sacrifices, hard work and determination. Photo courtesy Tom Radicic
Hoosier champion? Coppell’s Radicic, that’s who
Coppell coach Anotnio Wiley, holding Class 6A area championship trophy with Coppell ISD athletics director Kit Pehl, is a highly-respected coach among the Texas high school football community. With openings at programs including Southlake Carroll and North Crowley, Wiley said he is happy in his current position at Coppell. Photo by Naila Ali
DFW coaching changes put Coppell in focus
Coppell assistant soccer coach Brandi Cantrell coaches JV II soccer at CHS9 Lesley Field on Friday. Cantrell gives insight into her job as an assistant coach for both soccer and volleyball.
Behind the Bench Q&A: Soccer, volleyball assistant coach Brandi Cantrell
Coppell junior Owen Olvera practices with sophomore Eli Putman on Thursday at CHS Field House. Olvera has been playing football since third grade and wrestling since sophomore year.
Leveling up on the field, mat and console
More in Football
Coppell senior offensive lineman Cooper Williams and junior lineman Eric Anguiano embrace after the game against North Crowley on Saturday at Midlothian Multi-Purpose Stadium. The Cowboys fell to the Panthers, 46 - 21. Photo by Naila Ali
Coppell falls in playoff rematch to North Crowley
Coppell senior wide receiver Crew Davis receives for a touchdown against Richardson on Nov. 21 at Standridge Stadium.The Cowboys face North Crowley at the Midlothian ISD Multi-purpose Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m. for the Class 6A Division I regional semifinals. Photo by Naila Ali
The rematch arrives: Coppell meets defending state champions in regional semifinals
Coppell sophomore quarterback Carter Zingelmann passes to sophomore wide receiver Jacob Anene for a touchdown against Richardson on Friday at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 38-7, in the Class 6A Division I area playoffs. Naila Ali
Fumble, touchdown, takeover: Coppell grounds the Eagles’ flight to soar into round 3
Coppell senior wide receiver Crew Davis and sophomore quarterback Carter Zingelmann celebrate a touchdown against Plano on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Richardson at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on Friday at 7 p.m in the Class-6A Division I area playoffs. Photo by Naila Ali
Cowboys look to contain Eagles’ speed for area playoffs
Coppell assistant football coach Zachary Gonzalez coaches in the JV game against Little Elm on Oct. 22 at Buddy Echols field. In addition to coaching football, Gonzalez coaches high jumpers on the track team and teaches math at Coppell High School.
Coach's Cut: Carrying on a family philosophy
Coppell sophomore point guard Jacob Anene is a member of the varsity basketball team. Anene’s past sports journey allows for the continuous success in plays in both basketball and football.
Touching the sky in both football and basketball
More in Photo Galleries
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer congratulates senior Alexis Patterson for track and field achievements on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Senior Awards Ceremony recognizes the excellence of seniors throughout their high school career. Photo by Naseeha Masood
Campus honors Class of 2026 at annual awards ceremony
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
The Sidekick sports photography/social media editor Naila Ali and staff photographer Ayaan Salaar remove NSPA Pacemaker Awards off the wall on Monday in room D115. The Sidekick is packing up the room and relocating to room D113 for the 2026-27 school year.
The Sidekick staff pack up D115 for new school year
The Sidekick faculty/staff editor Jay Vernekar converses with entertainment editor Marli Field on Saturday at the Coppell High School student parking lot. The Sidekick annual garage sale raises money for the program’s expenses.
Shoppers strike gold at The Sidekick annual garage sale
Coppell High School sophomore Janmey Narola sings “My Shot” from “Hamilton” on April 16 at CHS Auditorium. Vivace! show choir showcased its spring show featuring the theme: Youth.
Vivace! sparks the annual spring show
About the Contributors
Naila Ali
Naila Ali, Sports Photography Editor/Social Media Manager
Naila Ali is a junior and the Sports Photography Editor/Social Media Manager for The Sidekick After joining yearbook in 8th grade as a fun extracurricular, Naila fell in love with writing and photography. After completing her first year in the program, she found her ultimate passion in sports photography.  When she’s not working on Sidekick assignments, you can find her hanging out with friends and family, FaceTiming for hours, watching Texas Longhorn football games, doing something outdoors, studying, or playing soccer. You can contact her at [email protected] or @nailas.lens for sports photography.  
Caitlyn Concepcion
Caitlyn Concepcion, Executive News Editor
Caitlyn Concepcion is a senior and the Executive News Editor for The Sidekick. While she initially joined to take photos, school board meetings and local elections led her to the news section. When she’s not grinding away at school, Caitlyn winds down by regularly updating her Letterboxd account with recently watched films – her favorites being “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Meet the Robinsons.” You can find Caitlyn on the sand volleyball courts of Mustang Park, chowing down at restaurants in Carrollton, practicing film photography or meticulously curating a new Spotify playlist. You can contact Caitlyn at [email protected] or on X (@caitlyncion).