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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland spikes against Hebron on Oct. 9 at the CHS Arena. Coppell returns to district play after a two-week quarantine to face Marcus at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night at the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls resume district play against Marcus

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 26, 2020

After a two-week quarantine, Coppell volleyball will return to once again play Marcus, this time at home on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the CHS Arena. The team staggered its return to practice over the...

Coppell senior quarterback Ryan Walker is tackled by Plano defenders at John Clark Field last night. Coppell defeated Plano, 35-33.

A clean slate

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 24, 2020

PLANO - Last night’s game was all but settled in the third quarter when Coppell scored 21 unanswered points and held a 35-13 lead over Plano but one thing stood between them and its first district win:...

Coppell junior wide receiver Anthony Black and senior wide receiver Gavin Osteen runs their routes at the Highlander Stadium on Oct. 9. Coppell will travel to Plano on Friday for its first district game.

A new beginning

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 22, 2020

Coming off of an intense non-district schedule, the district-wide bye week meant two things for the Cowboys: rest and recollection Coppell (2-1) needed this week of rest after putting up three strong...

Coppell senior center Febechi Nwaiwu, senior offensive linemen Austin Darcy and sophomore offensive lineman Trevor Timmerman prepare for a play against Highland Park at Highlander Stadium on Oct. 9. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sally Parampottil believes linemen are essential to football but often go underappreciated.

The bottom line

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

The modern perception of football would not exist without linemen.  The thuds of bodies slamming into one another, the grunts and huffs of players as they grapple, the iconic row of squat poses as...

Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland spikes against the Panthers at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. Madison has been in Coppell’s varsity team for four years and will graduate early this December.

A volley of spirit

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer October 18, 2020

Growing up in a family of athletes, it was almost fate that Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland got involved in sports. Starting as a budding athlete playing softball in her local Little...

Coppell coach Julie Price takes a picture of the Coppell volleyball team after their win against Hebron on Oct. 9. The Cowgirls are under quarantine until Oct. 23 after identifying a positive COVID-19 test result.

Volleyball season on hold through Oct. 23

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 18, 2020

According to Coppell coach Julie Price and Coppell ISD Athletic Director Kit Pehl, the Coppell volleyball team will be in quarantine until Oct. 23 due to a positive COVID-19 result, per UIL guidelines...

Coppell senior setter Mari Taira sets against Hebron at the CHS Arena last night. Coppell swept Hebron, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16, to bring its district record to 2-2.

Cowgirls sweep Hebron

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 10, 2020

Playing smart, disciplined and according to plan since the beginning of the match, the Cowgirls quickly dominated Hebron in three sets, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16, at the CHS Arena last night. “Our kids...

Coppell senior linebacker Marcelo Estrada collides with a Highland Park player while Coppell senior defensive back Will Kraus watches on at the Highlander Stadium last night. Coppell fell to Highland Park 42-36.

Cowboy down

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 10, 2020

DALLAS - Booming music, cheering crowds, a passionate student section, a subtle breeze and an exhilarating atmosphere set up what could have been one of the great comebacks in Texas high school football....

Coppell junior right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler celebrate against Prosper Rock Hill in the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell plays Hebron tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls facing long-quarantined Hebron

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 8, 2020

Heading into tomorrow’s match with a 1-2 District 6-6A record, the Cowgirls will play former powerhouse Hebron, just returning to play after quarantining due to COVID-19 guidelines, at 6:30 p.m. at the...

Coppell senior Jamie Welsh  practices at Las Colinas Country Club on Tuesday. The Cowgirls finished third at the Heart of Texas Invitational, their first team tournament of the year.

Coppell places third at Heart of Texas Invitational

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor October 8, 2020

Playing nearly 36 holes of golf on Friday for nine hours and another 18 on Saturday in crisp fall weather at Pecan Valley Golf Course in Fort Worth, Coppell placed third at the Heart of Texas Invitational...

Coppell sophomore Lindsay Patton hits an overhead during her mixed doubles match with Coppell sophomore Arjun Arunachalam against Lewisville Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Patton and Arunachalam won their match, 6-2 and 6-4, and Coppell won overall, 19-0.

Tennis defeats Lewisville again with complete victory

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor October 8, 2020

Tuesday’s tennis match against Lewisville at the CHS Tennis Center ended in a 19-0 victory for Coppell.  “It was phenomenal,” Coppell junior Jasmine Durrant said. “We fought hard, we made sure...

Coppell quarterback Ryan Walker passes against Sachse in Friday’s 42-35 victory over Sachse at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play at Highland Park on Friday night.

Masked giant

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor October 8, 2020

If there was anything the Coppell football team garnered from its two-win streak, it's confidence. Hearing you have to play a No. 2 ranked team in the state could be a daunting message for any team, regardless...

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