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The Coppell cross country team competed at the Lubbock Regional Championships on Monday and Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park. Sophomore Maya Easterwood placed second, qualifying for state. Photo illustration by Manasa Borra and Nyah Rama

State Bound

Namir Awan, Sports Editor October 24, 2024

The stage is set. As the clock nears noon, sophomore Maya Easterwood lines up against defending Class 6A state champion Denton Braswell’s Macy Wingard, for the fourth time this season.  With a state...

Coppell sophomore cross country runner Maya Easterwood is a top three runner in Texas for the 5,000-meter run. Easterwood has been running since seventh grade and recently set a personal record of 16:52 in the District 5-6A Championship.

Easterwood accelerates to finish line

Katie Park, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

At the peak of dawn, Coppell High School sophomore Maya Easterwood exits her home and starts her morning run, further training her stamina and pace.  Her love for running started at Coppell Middle...

The Coppell cross country team ran on Oct. 11 at the District 5-6A Meet with sophomore Maya Easterwood placing second and senior Pranav Vegiraju placing third at North Lakes Park in Denton. The boys placed third and advance to the Class 6A Region I Championship and the girls lost the tiebreaker.

Cowboys advance as dream stays alive

Namir Awan, Sports Editor October 18, 2024

North Lakes Park, Denton. Oct. 11. Breaths swell as the district is on the line. Coppell lines up as senior boys runners Pranav Vegiraju, Grant O’Neal and Jayden Benjamin and senior girl runners Mallory...

On Saturday, the Coppell cross country team competed in the Jesuit Classic in Dallas. The Coppell boys placed fourth overall and the girls placed 19th.

Cowboys take fourth place at Jesuit Classic

Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Cartoonist October 1, 2024

On Saturday, Coppell cross country entered the Dallas Jesuit Classic at Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point, with the boys team finishing fourth and the girls team finishing 19th overall. Recovering...

On Friday and Saturday, the Coppell cross country team attended the Hoka/McNeil Invitational in Round Rock. Both boys and girls cross country teams placed 25th overall, with sophomore Maya Easterwood taking home a first place overall victory for the girls team.

Cross country looking to regain its balance

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor September 25, 2024

On Saturday, Coppell cross country was hindered by sickness as it entered the Hoka/McNeil Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, with both boys and girls teams finishing 25th place. Coppell...

A blessing in disguise for Wiley, a challenge for Noonan, thankfulness for Wren and a young test for Ross. As fall sports are in season, Coppell coaches are making their mark on their programs.

Fall sports bringing lessons to coaches

Namir Awan, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Football coach Antonio Wiley  Coppell coach Antonio Wiley has been a coach for 16 years and has been in athletics for all of his life. As a professional in football, he has made the playoffs 12 times....

On Saturday, the Coppell cross country team went into the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival at Myers Park in McKinney, resting and getting ready for this week’s meet in Round Rock. The race was close for sophomore Maya Easterwood as she was seven seconds off catching the state champion.

Rest and recover

Namir Awan, Sports Editor September 20, 2024

On a cool Saturday morning last week, Coppell was missing some key runners on the starting line.  At the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival at Myers Park in McKinney, runners were ready to go. As they were getting...

Coppell senior cross country runner Pranav Vegiraju has emerged as a source of reliance and leadership for the cross country team. Vegiraju has been running for three years and recently posted his fastest 5K time of 14:59.9 at the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational on Aug. 17 at Lake View Camp.

Vegiraju vies for victory

Namir Awan, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Grit: courage, resolve and strength of character.  However, to Coppell cross country runner and senior Pranav Vegiraju, it is more than what the book definition says.  With degrees higher than 104...

Coppell cross country competed at the Lubbock Invitational on Saturday at Mae Simmons Park. The boys team won first place, defeating Midland Legacy by 54 points. The girls team placed second, with sophomore Maya Easterwood finishing first overall.

Cross country dominates Lubbock Invitational

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor September 13, 2024

On Saturday, Coppell cross country competed at the Lubbock Invitational on Saturday at Mae Simmons Park. The boys team won first place, defeating Midland Legacy by 54 points. The girls team placed second,...

On Aug. 31, Coppell attended the annual Marcus Coach T Invitational Meet in Denton for Cross Country.

Boys Cross Country takes third at Marcus Invitational

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The anticipation is palpable. The cool morning air, the pounding of shoes against the earth, and the drive to push beyond limits. The athletes are confident and focused, as described by Coach Wren. The...

@coppell_track_xc boys and girls varsity teams competed at the Luke’s Locker Relay on Aug. 24 at Norbuck Park in Dallas. The teams placed fifth and sixth place respectively, looking ahead to the Marcus Coach T. invitational on Saturday.

Cross Country Luke’s Relay Recap 08/24

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer August 29, 2024

On Saturday, the Coppell cross country team sent five teams to Norbuck Park in Dallas to compete in the Luke’s Locker Relay. For this relay, teams competed with four runners per team, with each team...

Coppell cross country ran at the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational on Aug. 17 at Lake View Camp. Coppell senior Pranav Vegiraju placed 1st in the boy’s race while sophomore Maya Easterwood placed 1st in the girl’s division, beating out 2nd by 49 seconds.

Cross country impresses as season begins with highlights

Namir Awan, Sports Editor August 22, 2024

As the sun peaks over the horizon on a warm Saturday morning, the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational is about to begin. The runners, ready to go. The season, ready to start.  All the summer work, the...

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