Montgomery overtakes Cowboys in area series to end Coppell’s title dreams

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

May 14, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Spring Sports

In the seventh inning of Friday evening’s second baseball game against the Montgomery Bears at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex,  the Cowboys began to rally from a three run deficit. Coppell senior left fielder Anthony Villalobos led off with a well-hit home run amd junior center fielder B...

Cowboys shutout Rangers in first round, Gunter throws no-hitter

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

May 8, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports

McKINNEY - The Coppell baseball team was victorious over the Naaman Forest Rangers on Friday at McKinney North in an 11-0 win in the Class 6A bi-district playoffs.   In the bottom of the final inning, senior pitcher Rye Gunter struck out the final hitter swinging on three fastballs, endin...

The home stretch: Three track athletes qualify for state

May 8, 2018

Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Track and Field

As track season comes to a close, the Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls will be sending senior high jumper Philip Frank, sophomore 800-meter runner Jackson Walker and freshman 800-meter runner Morgan Colon to state after a successful overall season.   “On the boy's side of things the varsity [...

Cowboys take 9-3 win over Eagles, Polk goes yard on two-run shot

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

April 25, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports

Last night’s baseball game ended in a 9-3 Coppell victory over Richardson. The Cowboys got nine runs off of nine hits, including a two-run home run hit by sophomore catcher Hudson Polk.   Although senior left fielder Anthony Villalobos and junior center fielder Blake Jackson led off the...

Baseball team triumphs over Skyline in one-hitter, run rule on Senior Night

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

April 24, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports

Prior to Friday night’s baseball game, which ended with the Cowboys run ruling Skyline 12-2, the fans in the stands and players in the dugout took the opportunity to appreciate the senior players and their commitment to the team.   Senior players were lined up across the diamond, escorted by par...

Cowgirls walk off with thrilling win over Lady Rams

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer

April 18, 2018

Filed under Softball, Sports, Spring Sports

With the Coppell softball team stuck in a tie against Berkner in the bottom of the seventh inning, the crowd was on the edge of their seats the entire game, eyes glued to the field.   The Cowgirls’ perfect district record was hanging by a thread. But with an RBI from junior center f...

Column: The overexertion strikes back: A fracture in life (Part III)

Reid Valentine, Sports Copy Editor

April 18, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Showcase, Sports, Sports Columns, Spring Sports

Something was wrong. I could not walk without a grimace, I could not throw a baseball without a yelp and I could not swing a bat hard enough to get the ball out of the infield.   I was injured.   The pain shooting down my spine and leg was originating from a bilateral stress fra...

CHS softball to honor teachers at game against Berkner

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer

April 16, 2018

Filed under Softball, Sports, Spring Sports

Often, teachers help students in many aspects of their life other than school. On Tuesday at 7 p.m., each Coppell varsity softball team member will choose one teacher to honor at their home game against Berkner because it is their teacher appreciation game.   Players will select whichever...

Cowboys roundup Longhorns in six inning fashion

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

April 5, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports

On Tuesday evening, the Coppell baseball team run ruled W.T. White, 13-3, with a single in the bottom of the sixth inning hit between third and short by senior pinch hitter Andres Morales scored senior designated hitter Reid Valentine.   The two-game district series concludes at 5 p.m. Friday at W.T. ...

Baseball team opens series at home against W.T. White

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

April 3, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Spring Sports

Coppell returns to Cowboy Field tonight as it hosts W.T. White at 5 p.m.   The Cowboys cruised past Lake Highlands in a 10-1 victory last Thursday night in Dallas, bringing Coppell’s district 5-6A record to 6-0 and their overall to 18-3-1.   At last Tuesday’s game at home, Cow...

Coppell takes first game against Lake Highlands

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

March 28, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports

Though Coppell was victorious in the first game of a two game series against the Lake Highlands Wildcats at home Monday night, it was apparent, according to Cowboys head coach Kendall Clark, it was not their best performance of the season.   Coppell senior pitcher and LSU signee Rye Gunter kept the Wildca...

Cowboys corral Mustangs for sweep in series

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer

March 25, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports

Coppell concluded a two-game sweep of J.J. Pearce in District 9-6A with a 7-1 victory Friday night at Cowboy Field.   The Cowboys had six hits, including one solo home run hit by third baseman Kalen Clark.   “We got the best result we could ask for,” Clark said. “[The home run] felt r...