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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Coppell junior forward Neerali Kapadia scores the Cowgirls’ final goal of the match in the second half at Dragon Stadium on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated Keller, 4-1, in the Class 6A Division I Region I semifinals. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Kapadia, Morales domination sets matchup with familiar foe

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 30, 2025

SOUTHLAKE — Keller girls soccer midfielder Billie Davis hits one outside the box and it soars into the top left scoring with 30 minutes remaining in the first half.  Then, it was domination by the...

The Cowgirls dogpile Neerali Kapadia after she scores the game-winning goal in overtime. The Cowgirls defeated the Wildcats, 2-1, at Highlander Stadium on Tuesday. Photo by Manasa Borra.

Cowgirls strike past midnight in OT effort to advance to regional semifinals

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer March 27, 2025

DALLAS – With three and a half minutes remaining in overtime, screams of excitement and encouragement are heard from the crowd as Coppell junior forward Neerali Kapadia pushes past Lake Highlands towards...

Coppell senior William Ballard celebrates after the match-winning penalty kick against Irving on Tuesday. Following a two-hour weather delay, the Coppell boys soccer team won the 3-3 match with a 3-1 advantage in penalty kicks in the Class 6A Division I regional quarterfinals. Photo by Raima Awan

Storm chasers: Anderson, Naef save Cowboys season in penalties following delay

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

Delays, comebacks, overtimes and penalties. A playoff match that was highly anticipated proved its worth.  Twelve miles separate the two schools. The Coppell boys soccer team and the Irving boys soccer...

The Coppell girls soccer team lifts up the regional quarterfinals trophy after defeating Lake Highlands, winning 2-1 in overtime at Highlander Stadium. The Cowgirls won their first playoff game in six years. Photo by Sohana Singh

Cowgirls shooting for history

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

2015. The last time the Coppell girls soccer team won a state championship.  2024.  Thirty-five seconds remain in overtime and a last minute goal by then Prosper senior defender Beya Rosales...

The Coppell boys soccer team celebrates junior defender Luke Brinck’s goal against Prosper at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys play Irving at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field in the Class 6A Division I quarterfinals.  Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

Cowboys look to tame Tigers in second round

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

The regional quarterfinals, better known as the second round.  The Coppell boys soccer team plays Irving at Buddy Echols Field Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Class 6A Division I quarterfinals. The Tigers...

Coppell junior defender Brooks Kaiser battles for possession against Prosper on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell advances to the Class 6A Division I regional quarterfinals after winning the 3-3 match with a 4-2 advantage in the shootout. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Comeback Cowboys moving on following thrilling shootout victory

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

A hush falls over the crowd. One on one. A game which has proven difficult in every fashion.  Senior Caden Naef steps up, 12 yards away from advancing to the next round.  The whistle blows and...

Coppell senior defender Monica Morales breaks away from Plano East junior defender Sofia Tepechin to meet a corner kick on Friday at the Mustang-Eagle Stadium in Richardson. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers, 4-1, advancing to the Class 6A Division I area playoffs.

Six year spell lifted as Cowgirls move onto area playoffs

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer March 22, 2025

RICHARDSON - As Coppell and Plano East stepped onto the field, both were chasing breakthroughs in their programs. Plano East, coming off of a 15-year playoff drought, hoped to cement itself as a competitor....

Coppell junior goalkeeper Chase Anderson leads a prayer before the match on March 7 at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell boys soccer team emerged as District 5-6A champions for the first time in nine years. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

History in making: Cowboys looking to cap off season with state title

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

“Luis keep going!” “Get open!” The energy at Buddy Echols Field builds as the Coppell boys soccer team makes an effort to go up two goals and solidify its standing as first place in District...

Coppell senior defender Monica Morales-Martinez takes a shot against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 25. The Cowgirls defeated the Lobos, 6-0.

Goal-getter mentality: Inside Coppell’s 6-0 victory

Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer March 11, 2025

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Coppell junior forward Liam Spiller breaks past Flower Mound senior defender Andrew Ritzert and junior defender Oliver Marrujo to score the first goal of the match for the Cowboys during the first half. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 2-1, at Buddy Echols Field on March 7. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Late goal clinches win against Flower Mound

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor March 9, 2025

In a flash of legs, Coppell senior forward Luis Mendez sees an opening and cuts into the Flower Mound box, taking a chance and shooting. He scores. Friday, the Coppell boys soccer team defeated Flower...

Coppell junior defender Luke Brinck and Denton Guyer senior defender Andrew Yates jump for a header on Feb. 21 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Flower Mound on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Sabah Uddin.

District champions poised to face Flower Mound

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor March 7, 2025

Nearing the end of a dominant season, the Coppell boys soccer team finds itself the champion of District 5-6A, the first district title in nine years. Coppell plays Flower Mound on Friday night at 7:30...

Coppell senior Claire Pafford shoots against Denton Braswell. Coppell won, 12-0, but the match ended early due to the mercy rule. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Mercy rule closes match early

Akshaya Ashokanand March 5, 2025

With a practiced ease, Coppell senior forward Annemarie Oilepo scores within a minute of the first half, propelling the Cowgirls into their seamless 12-0 victory against Denton Braswell on Tuesday at Buddy...

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