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  • On Friday, Andy Brown Park East hosts a Sunset Social: Movie in the Park, airing Moana at 6:30-9 p.m.
  • On Friday, Coppell High School Junior World Affairs Council holds Heritage Night from 7-11 p.m. at CHS Large and Small Commons.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Historical Society holds Hop Into Spring at Coppell Historical Museum from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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The Coppell High School varsity baseball team lines up in the dugout to watch the first inning of Friday nights game against the Skyline Raiders. Coppell pulled out a 12-2 win over Skyline at Cowboy Field.

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

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

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...

Coppell High School senior and left fielder Claire George hits the ball across the field at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex  on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls varsity softball team won Tuesday night’s home conference game against the Berkner Lady Rams with  a score of 2-1.

Cowgirls walk off with thrilling win over Lady Rams

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

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...

Coppell senior designated hitter Reid Valentine who is sports copy editor for The Sidekick, entered high school with a back injury resulting from years of playing baseball. Valentine’s stress fracture gave him a deeper appreciation for playing the game he loves. 
Photo by Mari Pletta.

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

Reid Valentine, Sports Copy Editor April 18, 2018

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...

The Coppell softball team has gone undefeated in District 9-6A this season, and has also secured a spot in playoffs. On Tuesday, the team hosts Berkner for Teacher Appreciation Night.

CHS softball to honor teachers at game against Berkner

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer April 16, 2018

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...

Coppell junior pinch runner Dylan Nichols leads off from third during the first inning of Tuesday’s game at the Coppell Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the W.T. Longhorns, 13-3.

Cowboys roundup Longhorns in six inning fashion

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

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...

Junior infielder Porter Hardcastle holds his stance in anticipation of the next pitch during the first game of the series against Lake Highlands on Monday night of last week. The Cowboys completed a sweep of the Wildcats in a 10-1 victory last Thursday night.

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

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

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...

Coppell senior pitcher Rye Gunter delivers the next pitch to a Lake Highlands batter during Monday nights game at the Coppell Baseball/Softball Complex. The first game in the series against the Wildcats resulted in a 4-1 win for the Cowboys.

Coppell takes first game against Lake Highlands

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer March 28, 2018

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...

The Coppell Cowboys Baseball team shakes hands with the JJ Pearce Mustangs after Friday night’s game at the Coppell Baseball / Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Mustangs with a score of 7-1.

Cowboys corral Mustangs for sweep in series

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer March 25, 2018

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...

Coppell High School senior Anthony Villalobos swings at the ball during second inning of Thursday night’s game at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex against the Georgetown Eagles. Coppell defeated the Eagles 4-3 due to time limit during the 7th inning for the six-game tournament.

Run-rule win leaves Cowboys with high hopes

Nicholas Pranske and Sofia Guerrero March 12, 2018

After a nine-run rally in the third inning, the Coppell baseball team walked off the field at the end of the game victoriously with a 13-1 win over Denton Guyer in the books at Cowboy Field.   The...

Coppell junior pitcher Nora Rodriguez prepares to pitch against Lake Highlands on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Wildcats, 13-0, at the Coppell Softball Complex.

Cowgirls’ dominate on both sides of diamond in 13-0 blowout

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer March 8, 2018

In the first inning of Tuesday night’s Coppell softball game pitcher Nora Rodriguez lead off by facing three batters and striking each one out swinging, after giving up a hit on an error in the infield....

The Coppell boys baseball team and the Montgomery Bears stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the second game of the Brenham tournament on March 1. The Cowboys will play their third tournament at home and at Prosper starting tomorrow.

State-ranked Cowboys get final tuneup before starting district action

Sofia Guerrero, Staff Writer March 7, 2018

After traveling to tournaments at McKinney Boyd and Brenham, the Coppell boys baseball team finally gets to take its home field in a six-game tournament at Cowboy Field.     The Cowboys...

Coppell High School senior Courtney Anderson practices at Andy Brown Park during the  Coppell girls lacrosse practice Thursday Sept. 27. Anderson is committed to play lacrosse at Stanford University next year. Photo by Aubrey Phillips

A big step forward: Coppell’s Anderson commits to play lacrosse at Stanford

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

Coppell High School senior and varsity girls lacrosse captain Courtney Anderson has created a buzz by recently committing to play lacrosse for prestigious Stanford University.   A key player...

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