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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Coppell High School sophomore Blake Jackson strikes a two RBI double during second inning of Tuesday night’s game against Skyline. The Coppell Cowboys beat the Raiders, 17-0, at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

Cowboys, Kodros blow past Raiders in landslide victory

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor • April 19, 2017

As Coppell senior pitcher John Kodros stepped onto the mound, he knew it was his night to dominate.   And that is exactly what Kodros did. With six strikeouts and yielding just one hit over...

Coppell High School senior Matt Dorrity passes the baton to senior Zach Dicken in the Men’s 4x400 Relay Finals of the UIL District 9-6A Track & Field Championships hosted by Jesuit Dallas at Postell Stadium on Tuesday night. The Coppell team consisted of sophomore Christian Leffingwell, junior Gabriel Lemons, senior Matthew Dorrity and Dicken. The team placed second in the event, after Dallas Skyline, with a time of 3:24.37.

Track team dusts up District 9-6A competition to sweep meet

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor • April 13, 2017

DALLAS - Coming around the final turn of the boys 4x200 relay, Coppell senior Josh Freeman could feel the Skyline athlete coming up right on his heels. Arms pumping, baton in hand, Freeman gave the final...

Coppell High School freshman Charlie Villalobos is a huge baseball fan and plays on a local team, as he also enjoys Spongebob, talking on the phone with friends and listening to music. Villalobos has Savant Syndrome, a condition that allows him to memorize things like people’s birthdays and song lyrics faster than others. Photo illustration by Amelia Vanyo.

The Birthday Boy: Freshman Villalobos a unique character of local baseball team

Amelia Vanyo, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

Charlie Villalobos remembers everyone’s birthday. He can also remember what day of the week May 12 was two years ago and song lyrics after he’s listened to a song once.   Charlie’s memory...

Junior editors Joseph and Marcus Krum work on the sports game schedule in their newspaper in Feb. 2016. Marcus is the Executive Sports Editor for the 2016-2017 school year, while Joseph is the Executive Enterprise Editor.

Why sports reporting is so great: top 5 things I love about covering athletics

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor • April 9, 2017

For three years now, I have covered sports for The Sidekick. Each year has included district titles, thrilling comeback wins and heartbreaking playoff losses. While I have covered numerous games throughout...

Coppell High School senior captain and forward Nick Taylor hugs senior midfielder Alex Haas after their 2-1 loss to the Sachse Mustangs in the Class 6A Region II quarterfinals at Ron Poe Stadium. The Mustangs scored two goals in the first half and despite a goal from senior midfielder Parker McClure in the second half, the Cowboys were defeated at Tuesday night’s match.

Run for title defense falls short in regional quarterfinals

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor • April 8, 2017

McKINNEY — As a light rain settled in on Ron Poe Stadium Tuesday night, the championship hopes of the Coppell boys soccer team began to dissipate. Trying to stage a comeback after two early blunders,...

Coppell High School freshman defender Haley Roberson, senior forward Tori Teffeteller, senior defender Sarah Houchin and sophomore midfielder Mary Ziperman all accept defeat after their 1-0 loss to the Sachse Lady Mustangs at Ron Poe Stadium. After a weather delay that lasted over an hour, the Cowgirls could not pull out a victory in the Class 6A Region II quarterfinals.

Cowgirls struggle to overcome elongated halftime, Sachse defense in heartbreaker

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor • April 6, 2017

McKINNEY - Try after try, the ball would just not go in.   Coppell senior forward Baylee Hux had crossed the ball into the box and into the heart of the Coppell girls soccer attack, yet after...

Coppell High School junior Cole Bryant directs an offensive play during the CHS varsity football team’s practice on March 30. Bryant received the “Carl Lewis Inspiration Award,” for his hard work and dedication to coaching the Coppell Cowboys.

Through dedication, heart, Bryant awarded Carl Lewis ‘Inspiration Award’

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor • April 3, 2017

Nervous and anxious, Coppell High School junior Cole Bryant did not want to go up on the stage. With hundreds of people watching him at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom on March...

Coppell High School senior Trey Beccera pitches during the first inning of the game against Lake Highlands on Friday night. Coppell won 14-1 at the Coppell Baseball Complex.

Cowboys settle into a win

Amelia Vanyo, Staff Writer • April 3, 2017

The breeze was cool on Friday, as the Coppell baseball team wound up for its game against the Lake Highlands Wildcats. The Cowboys kept a big lead throughout the majority of the game, winning 14-1 in five...

Coppell High School senior captain and midfielder Bishesh Manandhar celebrates after scoring the final goal of Friday’s match against The Woodlands at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Cowboys lead by three goals, after the first half and despite three goals from The Woodlands in the second half, held onto their lead to win, 6-3, in the area round of playoffs.

Survive and advance: Cowboys stave off late rally in area round victory

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor • April 2, 2017

WACO - Trailing by five goals with a little more than 10 minutes to play, it looked as if The Woodlands boys soccer team was going to need magic to pull off the comeback over Coppell. And as if it was...

Coppell High School freshman pitcher Abigail Weeden hits a grounder to second base as she runs to first during Friday night’s game at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell Cowgirls beat Bishop Lynch 15-0.

Cowgirls end night with massive victory, raise autism awareness

Wren Lee, Staff Designer • April 2, 2017

Coppell sophomore pitcher Nora Rodriguez held strong against Bishop Lynch, refusing to let any Bishop Lynch player score in a 15-0 victory on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball-Softball Complex.   “I...

Coppell High School freshman utility player Chloe Barker bats on Friday nights game at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Coppell girls softball team won, 15-0, over the Skyline Lady Raiders. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Cowgirls prevail in abbreviated game with victory over Skyline to remain atop district standings

Tanya Raghu, Staff Writer • March 27, 2017

In their fifth district game, the Coppell softball team blanked the Dallas Skyline Lady Raiders, 15-0, at the Coppell ISD Baseball-Softball complex in three innings.   The Cowgirls (13-4 overall,...

Attack overwhelms Lakeview Centennial in bi-district victory

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor • March 25, 2017

  DALLAS -- Darting around quickly with speedy combination plays and great pace, the attack of the Coppell boys soccer team wasted no time getting to work on Friday against Garland Lakeview Centennial....

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