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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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The Coppell girls golf team stands outside White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown after winning the team’s first state championship. Coppell beat two-time defending champion Austin Vandegrift by two strokes with junior Alicia Bellendir winning first in Texas by two strokes. Photo courtesy Gary Beyer

Hole lotta firsts: Bellendir, Coppell take gold

Namir Awan, Sports Editor May 22, 2025

The 16th hole. Coppell girls golf is tied with two-time defending state champions Austin Vandegrift for first place.  The 17th hole.  One of the Viper golfers bogey.  The 18th hole.  Another...

Coppell junior catcher Cain Frosk returns to the dugout on April 22 at Coppell ISD Softball/Baseball Complex. Frosk has embraced a leadership role as a varsity baseball player. Photo by Nyah Rama

From the ice to the infield: Frosk’s full-time return to baseball

Naila Ali, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

The gear is heavy, the game is long and the expectations are high. But for Coppell High School junior Cain Frosk, stepping behind the plate feels like home. After years of juggling hockey and baseball,...

Coppell senior Lauren Sanchez recently signed to St. Edward’s University for track and field. Sanchez was inspired to join the sport because of her mother, Rosemary Sanchez, who was born with cerebral palsy. Photo by Reece Murry

A heart the size of Texas

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor May 15, 2025

Spikes press into the rubber of the track. Runners take their marks. A gun fires, and the race has begun. Coppell High School senior track athlete Lauren Sanchez is no stranger to this, having competed...

Coppell senior Drew Minnick throws the first pitch at the top of the first inning against Flower Mound Marcus at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 22. The Cowboys lost to the Marauders, 1-0. Photo by Naila Ali

Strong defense not enough to overtake Marauders

Nyah Rama and Naila Ali May 3, 2025

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Coppell track and field competed in the Class 6A Region I track and field meet at UT-Arlington Maverick Stadium from April 18-19, earning standout finishes, breaking school records and securing state-qualifying marks in various track and field events. On May 3, qualifiers compete at the University of Texas at Austin for the Class 6A state meet.

Five track athletes advancing to state

Sabah Uddin, Communications Manager May 2, 2025

Coppell sophomore Maya Easterwood and Denton Braswell junior Macy Wingard race for first place, with third over 10 seconds behind. However, Easterwood is unable to pull ahead of Wingard, placing 3.92...

Coppell senior outfielder Railey Mathine practices with the Cowgirls on March 31 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Mathine picked up softball in fourth grade and has developed a passion for the sport, joining varsity in her junior year.

Mathine’s ray of sunshine radiates softball diamond

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

White cleats, a pinstripe uniform emblazoned with the No. 14 and gloves unfurling from the resonant grip of a softball bat become a blur as senior outfielder Railey Mathine runs the bases. However one...

Senior outfielder Riley Bishop waits on deck at Coppell ISD Softball/Baseball Complex on April 22. Bishop has been playing baseball for 13 years and is pursuing college baseball at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.

Bishop catching opportunities through persistent drive

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer April 29, 2025

From T-ball to collegiate baseball, every piece of senior left outfielder Riley Bishop’s game holds a piece of himself. His Coppell jersey, No. 11, pays homage to former Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish...

Coppell senior attack Cale Stricklen sprints past Keller to score on Friday at S.P Lesley Field. The Cowboys lost to the Indians, 20-2.

Endings bring new beginnings for lacrosse team

Raima Awan, Staff Wrtier April 29, 2025

The end of the season. The final huddle broke under the sunlight with the crowds full to celebrate a season and their seniors.  Keller defeated the Coppell boys lacrosse team, 20-2, on Friday night...

Riya Bapna, Isabella Nguyen, Alicia Bellendir, Nethra Sheri, and Elizabeth Bellendir celebrate their Class 6A Region I championship victory after a dominating 15-stroke win. The Cowgirls play in the Class 6A state championship on Monday and Tuesday with a gold medal on their minds. Photo courtesy Gary Beyer

Redemption tour beckons state championship win

Namir Awan, Sports Editor April 25, 2025

“Last year we weren’t killers,” Coppell girls golf coach Gary Beyer said. “This year, the girls are playing like killers.” In the Class 6A Region I championship, the Coppell girls golf team...

Coppell senior second baseman Jacob Van Luven bats at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 17. The Cowboys lost to the Jaguars, 5-0. Photo by Sabah Uddin

Offense churns to a halt in shutout

Sabah Uddin, Communications Manager April 24, 2025

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The Sidekick staff writer Naila Ali did not plan to trade basketball for soccer, but in doing so, she uncovered strength. As a goalkeeper, student journalist and resilient competitor, Ali reflects the quiet determination that defines her. Photo Illustration by Sohana Singh and Pranavi Ramineni

Silencing the negativity for greater athletic success

Naila Ali, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Freshman year, I was playing basketball; looking back, that’s where I saw my future at least within high school.  Playing in the arena my senior year, wearing a letterman jacket with patches down...

Coppell senior Drew Minnick pitches on Tuesday at Coppell ISD Softball/Baseball Complex. The Marauders beat the Cowboys 1-0. Photo by Nyah Rama

Bats unable to match Minnick’s sharp pitching in loss to Marauders

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor April 23, 2025

The second inning is underway in the Coppell baseball team’s game against Flower Mound Marcus at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. As Marcus junior left fielder Austin Allen singles, Marcus...

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