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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Coppell senior running back O’marion Mbakwe evades Lake Highlands sophomore defensive back Holden Layne on Friday at John Clark Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 38-10, in the Class 6A Division I Region I area playoffs. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Domination in second round sets up biggest game of season

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

PLANO - Confetti cannons shoot out red and silver confetti as the frat theme has come to life.  A game corralled with a test to begin was soon settled and resulted in a 38-10 victory for Coppell (12-0)...

Coppell senior wide receiver Harry Hassman scores a 36-yard touchdown in the second quarter on Friday at Clark Stadium. The Cowboys defeated Lake Highlands, 38-10, in the Class 6A Division I Region I area playoffs on Friday at John Clark Stadium. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary

Hassmann key to area playoffs victory

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor November 25, 2024

PLANO - Senior running back Joshua Lock takes a handoff, darting across the field for a 17-yard gain and putting the Coppell football team in prime position at the 36 yard line, unaware of the impact his...

rosper junior linebacker Cade Smallwood tackles Coppell senior wide receiver Harry Hassmann on Nov. 15 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Lake Highlands on Friday in the Class 6A Division I  Region I area playoffs. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

State championship journey goes to Plano

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

The showdown is set.  The Class 6A Division I Region I area playoff is at 7 p.m. on Friday at John Clark Stadium. Coppell (11-0) takes on Lake Highlands (9-2) in a chance to extend both teams’ seasons...

Coppell senior running back Josh Lock evades the Prosper defense to score a touchdown at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles in the Class 6A Division I Region I bi-district Playoffs, 35-27.

Fishpaw ends a night of comebacks

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 18, 2024

“Ball.”  That is what was heard on the sideline.  Five seconds and eight yards to go. Prosper junior quarterback Braeden Imhoff rolls to his left. With turf running out, he fires a dart across...

Coppell senior running back Joshua Lock outruns Prosper junior safety Logan Thompson and sophomore linebacker Fahd Allan to score a touchdown on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 35-27. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Seniors keep championship dreams alive in playoffs round one

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor November 17, 2024

One second remains in the second quarter and the Coppell football team has regained possession of the ball. Senior quarterback Edward Griffin takes the snap. He drops back and examines the field. As Prosper’s...

Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin evades Flower Mound Marcus junior linebacker Vincent Bui on Nov. 7 at Buddy Echols Field winning 47-28. The Cowboys play Prosper in the  Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday at Buddy Echols Field.

December dreaming as playoff run begins on home turf

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

“We are playing on borrowed time,” Coppell coach Antonio Wiley said. “I told my guys to go extend the time.”  On Friday at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field, the Coppell football team (10-0) and...

Better, stronger, faster

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor November 12, 2024

Honest. Humble. Habitual. This is how teammates and coaches describe Coppell senior cornerback Seth Carethers. Carethers began playing football when he was 6. However, he did not start playing...

The Coppell football team celebrates its victory against Flower Mound Marcus, completing a 10-0 regular season and District 5-6A championship on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys won 47-28, making program history with back-to-back undefeated regular seasons.

10-0: Cowboys make history by handling Marauders

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin stands tall in the pocket. As the play develops, senior wide receiver Harry Hassmann breaks free using every bit of his speed.  Griffin hits Hassmann in stride...

Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin stiff arms Flower Mound junior safety Corbin Ridenour on Friday at Neal E. Wilson Jaguar Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 42-14. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

District champions reign again

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

FLOWER MOUND – “You have a chance to make history, so go make it,” Coppell coach Antonio Wiley said to his nationally-ranked football team. On Friday, Coppell and Flower Mound played at Neal E....

Coppell senior Bryson Patten kicks off after a touchdown against Denton Braswell on Oct. 25 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Flower Mound on Friday as they look to secure the District 5-6A championship. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion

District Championship in reach as Cowboys head to Flower Mound

Namir Awan, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

The Coppell football team has locked down a playoff spot and one more win secures the District 5-6A championship for the Cowboys.  Its battle will be against Flower Mound (5-3, 2-3 in District 5-6A)...

Coppell senior safety Matthew Neitzel tackles Denton Braswell senior running back Brailyn Strickland on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Braswell, 53-0, to secure a playoff berth.

Shutdown and shutout: Cowboys defense cages Bengals in playoff clinching district victory

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor October 27, 2024

Senior tight end Christian Searcy lines up in the back field as Coppell is trying new plays. A handoff, an open seam, and 25 yards later, Searcy puts the final score of the night as the news was on its...

Coppell senior defensive lineman Blake Isbell tackles Lewisville junior running back Tenel Hill at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 18. Isbell is a crucial piece to the Cowboys defense this year.

Climbing up the ladder

Sabah Uddin, Communications Manager October 25, 2024

Whether crashing through the line for a tackle or analyzing the opposing team at the lineup, ready to strike, a particular linebacker on the football field is hard to miss. Coppell senior Blake Isbell...

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