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Sophomore wide receiver Blake Jackson is taken down by several Jesuit defenders in the Cowboys 41-10 loss at Jesuit on Friday. Jackson finished with six receptions for 72 yards in the loss.

Penalties, mistakes sink Cowboys in district opener

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor September 24, 2016

DALLAS-- Nothing wrecks a team’s chances to win quite like penalties. And as the drive-stalling, score-rescinding flags piled up, the Coppell football team (2-2 overall, 0-1 District 9-6A) sunk, falling...

Junior quarterback Brady McBride loads up to pass in the Cowboys 42-20 loss to Allen on Sept. 9 at home. Coppell football goes head-to-head against Jesuit this Friday.

Cowboys open up District 9-6A play at winless Jesuit

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor September 23, 2016

It is the opening night for Coppell football (2-1) in District 9-6A play. It is first the district game the Cowboys will play as a Region II team in decades. As they kick off at Jesuit (0-3), this will...

Coppell volleyball looks ahead to playoffs, state tournament

Coppell volleyball looks ahead to playoffs, state tournament

Farah Merchant, Staff Writer September 23, 2016

Coppell varsity volleyball has begun their District 9-6A season with a strong lead in the district standings. On Tuesday, the Cowgirls (19-13, 4-0) defended their undefeated district record, winning 3-0...

High School athletes are weighed down by one sport, preventing them from exploring other options.

Not one, not two, well actually just one

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer September 22, 2016

The multi-sport star is dying.   Thirty years ago, if you walked into an American high school, you would see girls with perms (thank God those are gone) and boys with letter jackets. While the...

Coppell High School senior libero Lauren Lee dives to save the ball from hitting the ground while junior defensive specialist Izzy Hall and junior outside and rightside hitter Amanda Colon try to rush to her aid at the varsity game against W.T. White Tuesday night in the arena. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Cowgirls snatch up fourth district win in front of thrilled fans

Amelia Vanyo, Staff Writer September 21, 2016

Cowgirl pride swells as the varsity volleyball team shouts “Cowgirls on three!” No matter their opponent, home matches have seemed to attract an enthusiastic crowd. As the Coppell Cowgirls (19-12,...

Coppell High School junior middle hitter Rylie Ross and sophomore outside hitter Pierce Woodall cheer as they win a point against Skyline during the first set of Friday night’s game. The Coppell Cowgirls defeated Skyline in the CHS arena, winning all three sets.

A resonating performance: Cowgirls beat Skyline in three sets

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer September 19, 2016

A new district comes with new teams, and the first ever district matchup in girls volleyball for the Coppell Cowgirls (16-9 overall, 3-0 district 9-6A) and the Skyline Lady Raiders (2-10, 0-2) was a quick...

Update: We should have listened to Kaepernick

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Edtor September 16, 2016

This is an update to a column written by former Sidekick sports editor Marcus Krum, who is currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin and writer/editor for The Daily Texan. Column from...

Observing Kaepernick opposition

Observing Kaepernick opposition

Grant Spicer, Staff Writer September 16, 2016
As a person of color, it is systematically harder to make a living in a safe environment, even if the playing field is the same length for everyone.
Former Coppell deep snapper snapper Connor Choate, who graduated in 2017, was named as the 2021 12th Man for Texas A&M on Aug. 28. The 12th Man is an A&M tradition dating back to 1922.

Lone (Five) Star: Choate finds home as one of nation’s top deep snappers

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor September 15, 2016

He is, according to Kohls Kicking Camp, Coppell football’s only five-star recruit. He is the fifth ranked player at his position in the entire nation. Yet Connor Choate does not need the spotlight. Since...

Preview: Volleyball takes on Skyline Friday

Preview: Volleyball takes on Skyline Friday

Reid Valentine, Staff writer September 15, 2016

The Coppell Cowgirls (15-9 overall, 2-0 District 9-6A) look to keep their District 9-6A record spotless when they take on the Skyline Lady Raiders (2-10, 0-1) in Coppell on Friday. Coming off of a thrilling...

Coppell High School sophomore Amanda Osuji serves the ball during the third set on Tuesday night against Lake Highland. The Coppell Cowgirls defeated Lake Highland, winning three out of the five sets played in the Coppell High School arena. Photo by Katie Wiener.

Faced with pressure, Cowgirls come out with diamonds

Joseph Krum, Executive Editor September 15, 2016

Much like in other things in life, it is not about one fails, but how one responds. Tuesday night at the Coppell High School arena, the Cowgirls (16-12 overall, 2-0 District 9-6A) responded to heavy adversity.   After...

Coppell High School junior quarterback Brady McBride salutes the American flag. Standing up and respecting our flag is important, we should be proud of our country and show some respect towards it, McBride said.

Personal expression vs. patriotism

Briana Thomas, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

By sitting quietly on the sidelines of his playing field,  Colin Kaepernick was refusing to remain silent. During the national anthem at a preseason game Aug. 26, the walls of San Diego's Qualcomm...

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