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 League at 8 years old, Gilliland later tried basketball before moving on to playing volleyball...
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 to pause play for two weeks. District policy and federal medical law prevent Coppell from revealing who test...
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 tonight did some really smart things,” Coppell coach Julie Price said. “Sometimes we like the re...
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 CHS Arena. “They’re not as strong offensively and defensively as they were last year,” C...
Cowgirls take home win against Plano East
Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
After tough matches with Marcus and Flower Mound, the Cowgirls volleyball team took home its first win of District 6-6A play against Plano East, 3-1 (25-20, 25-12, 20-25, 25-17), on Tuesday in the CHS Arena. “We had a game plan, we wanted to set up and play and our kids did really good, we responde...
Coppell to play Plano East after slow start to district play
Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Following losses to Flower Mound and Marcus, the Cowgirls host Plano East tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Arena in District 6-6A play. “I'm excited for us to have another chance to face another good team,” Coppell junior middle blocker/right side hitter Haley Holz said. “We have gotten better ea...
Cowgirls find rhythm to finish off preseason
Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
As the Cowgirls step into their huddle, up 24-23 in the final set, Coppell and McKinney North coaches continue to argue with the referee. After a few moments, the call is changed and the set is ended - in McKinney North’s favor. “I was blocking outside and hitting the ball and [McKinney Nor...
Tough defeat spurring Cowgirls to end preseason strong
Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
After tough losses to McKinney Boyd (25-13, 26-24, 22-25) and Weatherford (25-16, 25-21, 26-24) Tuesday night, the Cowgirls are heading into their last weekend of preseason play at the CHS Arena against Prosper Rock Hill at on Friday 5 p.m., Rockwall at 8 p.m. and McKinney North on Saturday at 5:30 p.m....
Cowgirls suffer two losses against McKinney Boyd, Weatherford
Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
September 24, 2020
Tuesday’s two preseason games ended with losses as McKinney Boyd and Weatherford sweeped all three sets against Coppell. “Everyone was kind of playing for themselves instead of each other, so it was hard to make a run and keep it,” Coppell junior right side hitter Abby Hendricks said. “There ...
Final week of preseason prepping Cowgirls for district play
Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Tomorrow, in its last week before moving into District 6-6A matches, the Coppell volleyball team faces two teams in the CHS Arena: McKinney Boyd at 5 p.m. and Weatherford at 8 p.m. Following four matches over the weekend - three victories and one loss - the Cowgirls have had ample opportunity to ma...
Preseason practice paying off in energized play for Cowgirls
Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
After nearly a minute of intense play at match point, Coppell sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler slams the ball downwards at the front of the net, closing off a day playing seven sets, swept by Sachse, 25-18, 25-18, 25-21, and playing four sets Frisco Reedy, 26-24, 19-25, 25-13, 25-21, on Saturda...
Cowgirls to take on four teams this weekend
Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
Sweeping Tuesday’s match against Azle, 25-15, 25-14, 25-15, the Cowgirls head into their next preseason matches against Frisco Lone Star, Keller Central, Sachse and Frisco Reedy on Saturday with a new enthusiasm. On Friday, Cowgirls will play Frisco Reedy at 5 p.m. and Keller Central at 8 p.m. at the C...
