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Late rally halts Cowboys’ season, advances Marauders to postseason

Rachel Chio, Photography Editor
April 28, 2026
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Coppell junior left fielder Suhoon Cho catches a flyout against Flower Mound Marcus on Friday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Marauders defeated the Cowboys, 5-3, ending their season.

 

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Coppell senior infielder/pitcher Jaiden Patel jogs back to the dugout against Flower Mound Marcus on April 24 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Baseball has been a meaningful and formative part of Patel’s life since he began playing at age 5.
Lifelong love for baseball fueling Patel’s role as Coppell’s “glue guy”
Coppell High School senior pitcher Zander Montgomery has been playing baseball since he was 3. Montgomery signed to the University of Oregon to continue his baseball career.
Montgomery’s motivation on mound marshals him to Oregon
The Flower Mound Marcus baseball team celebrates Coppell’s final out in the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Marauders defeated the Cowboys, 5-3, ending their season. Photo by Rachel Chio
Big 7th inning for Marauders ends Cowboys postseason hopes
Coppell senior infielder Cade Slatos stretches a putout against Denton Braswell senior Caleb Gardner seconds at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals, 7-0.
Early momentum lifts Cowboys past Braswell in district matchup
Coppell senior Nathan Fan records and commentates at the Coppell baseball game against Little Elm on March 27 at Coppell Baseball/Softball Complex. Behind the Bench is a Sidekick series recognizing work behind the scenes, like Fan’s work to support Coppell baseball.
Behind the Bench Q&A: Fan’s work behind the equipment
Coppell senior hitter Dillon Slaton bunts against Little Elm on Friday at Coppell Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys play Lewisville on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex in District 5-6A play.
Neck and neck: Cowboys prep to move past Fighting Farmers in district play
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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
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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.
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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
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Coppell freshman JV2 midfielder Taleen Abuhamdeh passes to midfielder Harper Fiveash during practice at Lesley Field on April 22. Abuhamdeh has been playing soccer since she was 3 and her energy has contributed to team spirit.
JV Spotlight: Midfielder Taleen Abuhamdeh
Coppell High School sophomore Ben Chon quietly goes throughout his days at school. Over time, he has evolved to become an alternate captain on the U16 Dallas Stars Elite hockey team, one of the most prestigious youth hockey programs in the nation. Photo courtesy Ben Chon
Silent captain guides elite hockey team
Coppell junior golfer Sabrina Tam, senior golfer Isabella Nguyen, senior golfer Riya Bapna, senior golfer Nethra Sheri and freshman golfer Adira Navarathinam advanced to the 2026 UIL Class 6A State Tournament on May 4-5 at TPC San Antonio. The Cowgirls placed 10th with 675 points. Photo courtesy Gary Beyer
Girls golf concludes competitive season with resilience
Special Olympian Franco Gomez dribbles down field at Monday’s Special Olympics match at Buddy Echols Field. The Red team won, 8-7, at the fifth annual Coppell Unified Special Olympics soccer match. Photo courtesy HCrew.
Scores and smiles at annual Special Olympics soccer match
About the Contributor
Rachel Chio
Rachel Chio, Photography Editor
Rachel Chio is a junior and it’s her second year on The Sidekick. She is passionate about storytelling through photos. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and friends, crochet while watching 2000-rom coms and take photos, especially sunsets. She is also involved in TSA, her crochet club Tiny Threads and the girls powerlifting team. You can contact Rachel at [email protected] or on Instagram (@rachel_chioo).