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Second half action shapes Cowboy victory

Sabah Uddin, Emmalee Jittasupo, and Riya Suresh
February 28, 2025
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Coppell junior forward Liam Spiller and Denton Guyer senior defender Andres Garcia fight for possession on Feb. 21 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 3-0. Photo by Sabah Uddin

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Sabah Uddin
Sabah Uddin, Communications Manager
Sabah Uddin is a senior and the communications manager for The Sidekick. Her favorite part of being a student journalist is being able to cover events and meet people she never would’ve known before. Through The Sidekick she has gotten to step out of her comfort zone in discovering sports photography and feature writing. When she’s not covering an event for The Sidekick or competing with the Coppell High School DECA chapter, you can find her exploring new restaurants and cafes. Her favorite food is Thai food and she is always game for some mango sticky rice.  You can contact Sabah through email at sxu4700@g.coppellisd.com or on Instagram (@sabahhh.u).
Emmalee Jittasupo
Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer
Emmalee Jittasupo is a junior and a second-year member of The Sidekick. She finds enjoyment in taking photos and writing stories. During her free time, she enjoys listening to music, baking and playing the piano. You can contact Emmalee at pxj4763@g.coppellisd.com    
Riya Suresh
Riya Suresh, Staff Writer
Riya Suresh is a sophomore at Coppell High School and a Staff Writer for The Sidekick. Despite joining The Sidekick to be a writer, she is looking to explore different positions such as podcasting, design, and social media. When she’s not doing homework, Riya is always down to work out, try new foods, shop around at Southlake Town Square or watch horror movies. She also plays the New York Times games religiously, and she specifically enjoys Connections. You can contact her at rxs2899@g.coppellisd.com or on Instagram (@riyasureshh_)