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Cowgirls soar past Eagles in four-set win

Naseeha Masood and Naila Ali
September 2, 2025

 

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Naseeha Masood
Coppell volleyball coach Robyn Ross huddles coaches during a timeout at CHS Arena on Aug. 26 against Richardson. The Cowgirls defeated the Eagles, 3-1. Photo by Naseeha Masood

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About the Contributors
Naseeha Masood
Naseeha Masood, Executive Advertising/Business Director
Naseeha Masood is a junior and the executive advertising/business director for The Sidekick.  After hearing about The Sidekick during CHS open house, she decided to join to try out sports photography. Now, she likes to dabble into everything The Sidekick has to offer.  Her favorite pastimes are rewatching comfort shows, creating Spotify playlists for her every mood and playing volleyball. You can contact her through email ([email protected]) or on Instagram (@Naseeha.Masood)  
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.