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Marcus Krum

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor

Marcus Krum is a senior at Coppell High School. In his third year on staff, he is the sports executive editor. In his years on staff, he focuses mainly on writing about sports. He is looking to major in journalism in college. In his free time, he enjoys playing the ukulele, watching sports and watching Friends. You can contact him at [email protected].

All content by Marcus Krum
Coppell soccer coach Chad Rakestraw is embraced by junior forward Wyatt Priest after the UIL Class 6A state championship in 2016. Rakestraw will leave the Coppell program to coach at Flower Mound Marcus in the 2017-2018 school year.

Rakestraw ending tenure at Coppell; heading to Flower Mound Marcus

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
May 17, 2017
The Coppell baseball team awaits its first round matchup with Garland Naaman Forest on Thursday, May 4 at QuikTrip Park. Playing in Mumford, Texas, the Cowboys dropped Game 1 of the area series 12-4.

Cowboys drop Game 1 in area series

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
May 13, 2017
Coppell High School senior John Kodros pitches during the third inning of Thursday night’s game against the Naaman Forest Rangers. Coppell pulled out a 13-0 win over Naaman Forest at the AirHogs Stadium.

Kodros’ gem gives Cowboys edge in bi-district playoff series

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
May 5, 2017
Coppell senior pitcher Trey Becerra pitches during the fourth inning Coppell’s 6-1 victory over Richardson on Friday night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Becerra pitched 5.1 innings and gave up only one hit on the night.

Senior pitcher, long ball carry Cowboys to district-clinching win

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 29, 2017
Coppell High School 2014 graduate Solomon Thomas was selected No. 3 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Thomas was a former four-star recruit and Stanford star before forgoing his final two years of eligibility to enter the draft.

Coppell alum Thomas selected No. 3 overall in NFL Draft

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 28, 2017
To rank the top sports programs in the area, an equation was created, placing emphasis on win percentage, playoff success and more. Jesuit finished on top, followed by Southlake Carroll, Allen and Coppell.

Analyzing and ranking the area’s high school sports programs

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
The Coppell girls and boys track teams finished first and second in the area track meet at Garland High School on Thursday. In total, the team will send 26 different athletes to the Class 6A Region II meet next weekend in Waco.

Track finds success in young athletes at area meet

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 21, 2017
Gregory Hiam was arrested yesterday on the charge of aggravated robbery. Photo courtesy Dallas County.

UPDATE: Robbery suspect arrested after standoff with police

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 20, 2017
A Coppell High School student was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday evening in the CHS parking lot. After the incident, security on campus was heightened for the remainder of the week.

Student robbed at gunpoint, left unharmed in CHS parking lot

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
Coppell High School senior Matt Dorrity passes the baton to senior Zach Dicken in the Men’s 4x400 Relay Finals of the UIL District 9-6A Track & Field Championships hosted by Jesuit Dallas at Postell Stadium on Tuesday night. The Coppell team consisted of sophomore Christian Leffingwell, junior Gabriel Lemons, senior Matthew Dorrity and Dicken. The team placed second in the event, after Dallas Skyline, with a time of 3:24.37.

Track team dusts up District 9-6A competition to sweep meet

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 13, 2017
Coppell High School senior captain and forward Nick Taylor hugs senior midfielder Alex Haas after their 2-1 loss to the Sachse Mustangs in the Class 6A Region II quarterfinals at Ron Poe Stadium. The Mustangs scored two goals in the first half and despite a goal from senior midfielder Parker McClure in the second half, the Cowboys were defeated at Tuesday night’s match.

Run for title defense falls short in regional quarterfinals

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 8, 2017
Coppell High School senior captain and midfielder Bishesh Manandhar celebrates after scoring the final goal of Friday’s match against The Woodlands at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Cowboys lead by three goals, after the first half and despite three goals from The Woodlands in the second half, held onto their lead to win, 6-3, in the area round of playoffs.

Survive and advance: Cowboys stave off late rally in area round victory

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 2, 2017

Attack overwhelms Lakeview Centennial in bi-district victory

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
March 25, 2017
Coppell High School senior John Kodros pitches during the game against Richardson Pearce on Tuesday. Coppell won, 10-0, at the end of five innings at the Coppell Baseball Complex.

Cowboys run-rule Pearce despite umpire’s health scare

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
March 22, 2017

Despite poor play, Cowboys soccer pick up senior night win

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
March 11, 2017

Buddy Echols Field dominance capped with season’s largest margin of victory, district championship

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
March 8, 2017
Coppell High School senior Cahlyl Rossin starts the boys 4x200m relay of the Coppell Relays at Buddy Echols Field on Saturday. The relay team, which finished eighth with a time of 1.32.91 was composed of Rossin, sophomore Jonathan McGill, senior Matthew Dorrity and senior Josh Freeman.

Despite dreary conditions, seniors lead way to successful home meet

Marcus Krum and Joseph Krum
March 5, 2017
During Tuesday night’s match against W.T. White, Coppell High School senior forward Nick Taylor (left) and junior forward Francisco Redondo (right) celebrate after scoring a goal. Coppell defeated W. T. White with a final score of 4-1 at Buddy Echols Field.

Sloppy first half juxtaposes efficient second in win

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
March 2, 2017

Excitement of playoff berth spoiled by Sachse’s athleticism (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
February 15, 2017
Coppell High School assistant boys soccer coach David Blackburn was selected to train to be a naval intelligence officer in early 2014. Blackburn has been immersed in the military lifestyle since he was a child, his father being a former Navy officer. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Perseverance, dedication to service reflect Blackburn’s military past, character

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
February 10, 2017

Despite absence of Priest, attack clicks at right time in win (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Skyline senior guard Marcus Garrett sizes up Coppell sophomore guard Tariq Aman in the Raiders’ 64-45 victory over the Cowboys on Friday night at the CHS arena. Garrett scored 21 in the victory.

Play of Skyline guard too much to overcome in blowout loss

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
February 5, 2017
Coppell High School senior Maddie Weber cheers on another signee as they sign their letter of intent a on Monday morning. Weber signed on with Clemson University to continue her soccer career. In the CHS arena, 12 CHS seniors welcomed their friends and family to join them for National Signing Day.

3 military signees, 4 girls soccer players amongst Signing Day festivities

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
February 1, 2017
McKinney forward Patrick Conway falls to the ice in front of Coppell senior forward Collin Jacobs in Coppell’s 4-2 loss to McKinney on Saturday at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco. With the loss, the Cowboys were eliminated from state title contention.

Defensive efforts not enough in emotional loss, elimination from state tournament

Marcus Krum and Joseph Krum
January 29, 2017

Junior’s two goals lead rally in district opener (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 28, 2017
Junior guard Mary Luckett drives into the lane in Coppell's 60-30 victory over Lake Highlands on Friday night. The Cowgirls got off on a tear to start the game, leading 14-0 midway through the first quarter.

Stellar first quarter gives life in blowout victory

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 21, 2017

Fourth quarter run, grit prove too much for Pearce in win (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 18, 2017
AP Calculus teacher coach Kirk Richardson shows off the Dallas Cowboys football tickets and cookie cake that his students all gifted him with Thursday morning in his classroom. As a lifelong Cowboys fan, Richardson was surprised when he walked into his classroom and saw the gift awaiting him.

Cowboys fanatic Richardson met with emotional surprise from calculus students

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 13, 2017

Fouls, free throws put game out of reach in second consecutive loss (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 11, 2017
Coppell junior forward Wyatt Priest (10), senior forward Nick Taylor (11) and senior midfielder Alex Haas (9) celebrate Taylor's goal during the first half of Saturday's game in the Coppell indoor facility. The Cowboys defeated El Paso Socorro 4-1 to win the North Texas Elite Showcase Tournament.

In regional semifinal rematch, Priest, Taylor take control to win tournament final

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 8, 2017
Senior forward Nick Taylor (11) and senior defender Jacob McEwen embrace after Taylor's goal in the second half of Coppell's 5-0 win over Sam Houston. Taylor recorded a goal and three assists in the Cowboys' two victories.

State Champions begin title defense with consecutive wins, move to finals of tournament

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
January 7, 2017
Senior forward Jackson Solari gets set before a free throw during Coppell's 58-53 victory over Jesuit on Tuesday, December 20. Solari had his best game of the year, scoring 17 and rebounding well.

Solari comes up big in first district win over Jesuit

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
Junior wrestler KK Moe circles his Highland Park opponent in Moe's quick pin on Friday's dual. Moe got two pins on Friday to lead the Cowboys in duals, then finished No. 2 in his weight class in Saturday's tournament.

[Photo] Moe leads way in successful Santa Slam weekend

Marcus Krum & Joseph Krum
December 20, 2016
Photo courtesy Kelly Gavin/Texas Rangers

Q&A: Daniels displays business expertise as young, successful MLB general manager

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
December 16, 2016
Pacers forward Myles Turner looks on in Indiana's 111-103 loss to the Mavericks on Friday night. Turner has become a rising star for Indiana in his second season in the NBA.

Turner proving role as star center in second return to Dallas

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
December 10, 2016
The Coppell football team holds up the area trophy following the Cowboys' 29-25 victory over Rockwall. It was Coppell's deepest playoff run in six years.

The biggest takeaways from the 2016 football season

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
December 7, 2016
Coppell High School senior Ryan Jones shares a hug with assistant football coach Eric De Los Santos after the end of today's game at WISD Stadium. The Coppell Cowboys fell to the Round Rock Dragons with a final score of 49-45 in the regional semifinals.

High motor Round Rock team ends playoff run in regional semifinals

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Coppell sophomore quarterback Brady McBride gets airborne en route to the end zone in the first half of Saturday's 29-25 defeat of Rockwall. McBride made plays when it counted to push Coppell into the regional semifinals.

Offense’s playmaking ability, key defensive stops push Cowboys to regional semis

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 20, 2016
The Coppell hockey team skates to start the second period in the Cowboys' 11-1 victory over Southlake Carroll. In the win, Coppell put up eight goals in the first period.

Coppell hockey flies past Carroll in first, never looks back

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 18, 2016
Junior wide receiver Gabe Lemons celebrates a play in the Cowboys' 52-10 victory over Lake Highlands on Oct. 7. The Cowboys advance into the playoffs riding a six game winning streak.

Football playoff alignment: how it works, what to expect (with video)

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 9, 2016
The Cowboys line up to run through the helmet prior to their 52-0 blowout of Richardson in the final regular season game. Coppell heads into the playoffs riding a six game win streak.

Cowboys roll into playoffs with throttling of Richardson

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 5, 2016
Coppell High School sophomore running back T.J.McDaniel dodges a tackle from Dallas Skyline senior cornerback Eric Green during Friday’s senior night game against the Raiders at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys hosted the Raiders in their final home game of the season and defeated them 24-14.

Big-play defense comes through with fourth quarter turnovers in win

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
October 29, 2016
After making crude remarks about women, republican presidential nominee Donald Trump disregarded it as 'locker room talk'. However, this may misrepresent how guys and locker rooms truly are.

Trump’s crude talk misrepresents athletes, locker room settings

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Senior tennis player Laila Kamel strikes the ball during her 4-6, 6-0, 10-7 doubles victory in Coppell's win over Rowlett. Although Kamel and her partner Akshaya Kannan dropped the first set, they battled back to help the team sweep Roulette.

Tennis continues to dominate, moves to area semifinals

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 21, 2016
Coppell senior running back Chuk Esedebe sprints to the outside on a run in the fourth quarter. Esedebe had a six yard touchdown run in Coppell's 40-14 win over W.T. White at Loos Stadium. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Undersized defensive players shine as cohesive unit in third consecutive district romp

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
October 15, 2016
Junior wide receiver David Leonty runs onto the field in the second half of Coppell's 52-10 victory over Lake HIghlands last friday. The Cowboys will attempt to win their third straight District 9-6A game this Friday at W.T. White.

Cowboys look to continue district roll at W.T. White

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 14, 2016
Sophomore wide receiver Blake Jackson gets past a Lake Highlands defender in the Cowboys' 52-10 victory over the Wildcats on Friday night. In the win, Jackson again led Coppell with 8 catches.

McBride spreads Lake Highlands defense thin with electric receiving corps in rout

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 8, 2016
Keller High School student Adam O’Day embraces his canine companion and best friend Tyler after his speech at the second annual Dogfest DFW 2016 at the Baylor Scott & White Kinkeade Campus on Saturday. Canine Companions work with people who have mental or physical disabilities and provide service dogs free of charge.

DogFest raises awareness, displays Keller teen’s amazing story

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 6, 2016
Sophomore defensive lineman Jr Barker celebrates after a second quarter sack in Coppell's 48-16 win over Richardson Pearce. The Cowboys defense improved massively from last week's loss, allowing only 54 yards rushing in the game.

Offense pulls Cowboys away in first half of blowout homecoming win

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 1, 2016
Adam O'Day, a 15-year-old student at Keller high school, sits with his service dog Tyler. O'Day and Tyler will speak at the annual DogFest at Canine Compaions for Independence South Central Location on Oct. 1. Photo courtesy Anna O'Day.

DogFest promotes O’Day, others with service dogs

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
September 30, 2016
Junior wide receiver Gabe Lemons calls for the ball in the Cowboys' 42-20 loss to Allen. Lemons and the Coppell offense will look to get back on track this week against Richardson Pearce.

Cowboys look for first district win in homecoming game

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 30, 2016
Sophomore wide receiver Blake Jackson is taken down by several Jesuit defenders in the Cowboys 41-10 loss at Jesuit on Friday. Jackson finished with six receptions for 72 yards in the loss.

Penalties, mistakes sink Cowboys in district opener

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 24, 2016
Junior quarterback Brady McBride loads up to pass in the Cowboys' 42-20 loss to Allen on Sept. 9 at home. Coppell football goes head-to-head against Jesuit this Friday.

Cowboys open up District 9-6A play at winless Jesuit

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 23, 2016

Update: We should have listened to Kaepernick

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Edtor
September 16, 2016
Former Coppell deep snapper snapper Connor Choate, who graduated in 2017, was named as the 2021 12th Man for Texas A&M on Aug. 28. The 12th Man is an A&M tradition dating back to 1922.

Lone (Five) Star: Choate finds home as one of nation’s top deep snappers

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 15, 2016
Coppell High School junior quarterback Brady Mcbride is tackled by Allen defensive linemen, Jayden Jernigan and Will Udo, during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game to the Allen Eagles at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell had an early 10-7 lead in the first quarter, but couldn’t sustain it as the Eagles pulled off a 42-20 win over the Cowboys.

Cowboys catch tough breaks, run out of fuel in loss to Allen

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 10, 2016
Coppell senior running back Gavin McDaniel tries do elude Allen defenders in the Cowboys' 31-10 loss in Allen. The last time the Eagles came to Buddy Echols, however, the Cowboys pulled off a 27-24 upset victory.

Cowboys go head-to-head with state’s no. 2 team

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 9, 2016
Senior Outside linebacker Tristan Kalina wraps up the ballcarrier in the backfield in Friday night's 31-21 victory at McKinney Boyd. Kalina made the game-sealing play, running back an interception on a screen pass 60 yards for a touchdown.

Offensive spark, clutch defense leads charge in second half comeback win

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 3, 2016
During Friday night's game, Coppell High School sophomore and free safety Jonathan McGill runs the ball down the field as the first quarter comes to a close at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Cowboys ended the night with a 28-21 victory over L.D. Bell. Photo by Amanda Hair.

McGill, timely defense saves narrow OT victory in season opener

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
August 27, 2016
Coppell High School sophomore and quarterback Brady McBride sprints towards the end zone as the first half on tonight’s spring football game comes to a close at Buddy Echols Field. The red team defeated the black team with a final score of 7-3.

New receiving core among showcases of spring game

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
May 26, 2016

Gaither’s masterful outing leads to narrow victory

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
May 21, 2016
Senior pitcher Charles King celebrates with teammates after King's no-hitter against McKinney Boyd in game three of the Cowboys' defeat of the Broncos. King's performance led Coppell to victory in a win-or-go-home game to put them in the regional quarterfinals.

King of the hill

Marcus Krum, Sports editor
May 15, 2016
The Cowboys mob junior shortstop Jacob Nesbit after his two-run jimmy-jack broke the game wide open for Coppell. Nesbit’s homer added two much-needed runs in the top of the sixth as the Cowboys would go on to win 8-1 in Duncanville.

After jump-start late in game one, Masters, Kodros lift team to sweep of Duncanville

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
The Cowboys celebrate as Trey Becerra strokes a grand slam over the left field wall which increased their lead to 12-0 in the fourth inning of the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader against the Haltom Buffalos. The Cowboys played at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex and the night ended with a 10-0 win in the first game and the second game ending 12-1.

Paschall, Gaither lead charge in doubleheader rout, district championship

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 28, 2016

All-around success moves 13 athletes, relay teams to regionals

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 24, 2016
Heartbroken Plano East players watch the Cowboys celebrate after their defeat of the Panthers to win the Class 6A Region I Championship. Coppell won 2-1 to move on to the state semifinals on Friday, April 15.

Balance of electric offense, solid defense gives Cowboys victory, state tournament berth

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 10, 2016

[Video] High Priest: sophomore’s two goals, stout defense boosts team to regional final

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 8, 2016
Athletic trainer Barry Jones and junior defender Laurence Fairchild celebrate after Jones puts a penalty kick into the upper 90 over the goalkeeper. After the six hour trip to Midland, the Cowboys stopped for a quick training session before their game on Friday at 4 p.m.

Cowboys practice in Midland in preparation for regional semifinals

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 7, 2016
Coppell High School senior and midfielder Scott Simigian attempts to steal the ball from a McKinney Boyd forward as the second half of Tuesday night's game begins. The Coppell Cowboys ended the night with a 4-1 victory over the McKinney Boyd Broncos at the Frisco Memorial Stadium.

Grimmer, defense hold strong as Taylor leads attack to lift team to regional tournament berth

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 6, 2016
After Coppell High School sophomore Wyatt Priest scored Coppell’s first goal of Friday night’s game, the team runs to celebrate the goal during the first half of Friday night’s game against Marcus at Max Goldfield Stadium. Coppell defeated Marcus with a final score of 2-0, resulting in their progression in the playoffs.

Cowboys dominate rival Marcus in playoff shutout victory

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
April 2, 2016

In physical matchup, Taylor & Cowboys prevail to advance

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
March 26, 2016
Senior pitcher and third baseman Ray Gaither loads up to swing in the first inning of Tuesday's game against Southlake Carroll. Gaither drew two walks and got the save in the Cowboys' 1-0 victory.

Pitching staff throws one hit shutout in victory over Carroll

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor
March 23, 2016
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