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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Senior libero Kathryn Macdonald digs to keep possession against Royse City at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls fell to the Bulldogs, 25-10, 25-16, 25-19.

Bulldogs sweep Cowgirls in first home preseason match

Rhea Chowdhary, Video editor • August 23, 2023

Consistent “oooooohs” echoed  throughout Coppell High School Arena by the student section as Royse City continuously served. The Coppell volleyball team tried to keep its motivation up, but fell short...

Coppell senior libero Kathryn McDonald digs in the back row on Aug. 5 at CHS Arena during a scrimmage against Highland Park. The Coppell volleyball team faces Royse City tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the first home preseason game.

Cowgirls to face Royse City for first home preseason match

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor • August 22, 2023

Throughout last week, the Coppell volleyball team played in the Northwest ISD tournament, returning as champions in the bronze bracket.  “Playing in this tournament really helped us play more cohesively...

Coppell High School sophomore Mihir Thakur organized Rise Up, a tennis camp, over spring break with the help of fellow tennis athletes. Thakur raised $1,320 and split the funds between the CHS Tennis program and Coppell Education Foundation.

Thakur serves back to tennis community, fundraises more than $1,300 through camp

Anushree De, Advertising/Circulations Manager • May 18, 2023

Students amble their way to the Coppell High School Tennis Center. It is 8:45 a.m. and sophomore Mihir Thakur picks up a tennis ball from his JV tennis class, intending to serve it. The center has become...

Coppell senior kicker Nicolas Radicic attempts a field goal during the All-American Bowl week. The All-American Bowl is an invite-only gathering of the 100 best high school football players in the country to participate in an East vs. West game. Photo courtesy Nicolas Radicic

Another step in their story

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

It began with a phone call and ended with a whistle. Between picking up the phone last year and stepping onto the field on Jan. 7,  plays were practiced, memories were made and brothers were bonded.  Coppell...

Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

January 24, 2023

Coppell High School students and teachers attempt to successfully kick a PAT after Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missed four PATs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 16.

The CHS cross country team placed third at state in November. The victory comes after a dominant season. Photo by Olivia Short.

Cross country brings home third in state

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer • December 14, 2022

After a lot of hard work, intense preparation and a difficult offseason, the Coppell boys cross country team placed third at the Class 6A State Cross Country Meet on Nov. 4 at Old Settler’s Park in Round...

Coppell High School senior cross country runner Vedant Bhattacharyya has been in cross country since seventh grade. With the help of cross country coach Landon Wren who was hired in 2021, Battacharyya continued to train himself and his teammates which led to the teams third place finish at the Class 6A State Meet. Photo by Shreya Ravi.

Bhattacharyya bolsters cross country team, leads team to second place

Sidekick Staff Files • December 5, 2022

In June 2021, the Coppell High School cross country team faced uncertainty after former coach Nick Benton resigned. The team looked upon its upcoming fall season and realized its lack of leadership.  However,...

Coppell senior linebacker Ike Odimegwu tackles a Hebron player to end a drive. Coppell defeated Hebron 43-35 at Buddy Echols Field on October 21st.

Making a family from Football: Odimegwu’s mentality helps shape the Cowboys’ season

Sidekick Staff Files • November 30, 2022

A hyphen is an addendum, yet so often it functions as a qualifier. An African American whose Igbo is still developing, someone who is different but in some ways the same. Coppell High School senior linebacker...

Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager • November 24, 2022

The Coppell football team finished the 2022 football season with a 44-26 defeat to McKinney in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs. Watch this video to see the highlights at the...

Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch stands with the American flag on Heroes Night at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 21. Darkoch grows in confidence in his wide receiver position as a senior.

Leader by example: Darkoch’s approach helps guide Cowboys back to playoffs

Sidekick staff files • November 22, 2022

Tension stagnates the air as anxious eyes follow the ball.  Then… The crowd erupts in a cheer. The pin drop silence at Buddy Echols Field from just a few seconds ago is replaced by a vivid applause....

Junior linebacker Amari’a Wiley tackles McKinney senior quarterback Keldric Luster on a QB rush. McKinney defeated Coppell, 44-26, in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys end the season 9-2.

Season of resurgence ends with loss to McKinney

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer • November 12, 2022
“It's been a great ride,” Wiley said. “Our senior class made it special – Everybody says ‘great job, coach’ but really our seniors and kids did a great job.”
Coppell senior cornerback Zach Cody makes a tackle against Plano on Nov. 3rd at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host McKinney tonight in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Beginning again: Cowboys face McKinney to open Class 6A playoffs

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer • November 11, 2022

Past, present, future –the Coppell football team seeks to turn its playoff fortunes around by advancing through the bi-district playoffs – something it has not done since 2017.  The Cowboys regular...

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