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Coppell junior guard Sibu Socks defends Little Elm junior guard Ian Berry at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Lobos, 67-60, in the first District 5-6A game. Photo by Eirene Park.

Socks takes lead in district-opening victory

Cato Ware, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

In the first quarter of the District 5-6A opener, the Coppell boys basketball team played a game of catch up as Little Elm was two or three points ahead. But this was returned tenfold starting in the second...

Coppell senior guard Drew Wagner hustles back on defense after a successful bucket by Coppell on Tuesday against Richardson on Tuesday at CHS Arena. Wagner’s adaptability and leadership has aided him in overcoming adversity throughout his basketball career. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Wagner energizing team with leadership

Namir Awan, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

“Board!”  This is what is screamed by the Coppell bench as the ball goes flying. Ensuing in full speed is senior guard Drew Wagner as he dives on the ball not allowing the opposition to touch...

Coppell senior guard Bryce Ward brings the ball up for Coppell as it defeated Frisco Centennial, 75-59. The Cowboys host their first District 5-6A game Tuesday in CHS Arena at 7:30 p.m. against Little Elm.

District opener foreshadowing season

Cato Ware, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

The Coppell Basketball team (5-6) hosts Little Elm (9-1) on Tuesday at 7:30 at the CHS Arena to open District 5-6A play. After defeating Frisco Centennial in their last nondistrict game on Dec. 12,...

Coppell senior guard Bryce Ward sets up the Cowboys offense against Frisco Centennial on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Coppell boys basketball team defeated Centennial, 75-59.

Dominating with focus: Fast start leads to win over Centennial

Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle & Wellness Editor December 12, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell boys basketball team defeated Frisco Centennial, 75-59, at CHS Arena. “I feel like in spurts, we did a really good job of playing to our strengths and playing what we have...

Richardson senior small forward Ashton Hawkins guards Coppell sophomore guard Robert Watson at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 61-59. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Wagner’s sparks fall short

Raima Awan December 5, 2024

  Twelve seconds left in the game.  The Coppell boys basketball team has possession, trailing Richardson by two points. Richardson steals in the inbounds pass, but Coppell regains possession...

Coppell junior guard Isaiah Fleming defends McKinney junior point guard Braden Givens at CHS Arena on Nov. 22. Coppell plays Richardson at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at CHS Arena. Photo by Marli Field.

Final pre-district games heightens suspense

Raima Awan, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The Coppell boys basketball team (4-6) hosts Richardson Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the CHS Arena. Following a loss against Mesquite Horn, 48-40, Coppell looks to improve on both the offensive and defensive...

Coppell junior guard Colin Griffith scores a layup while being guarded by Keller Timber Creek junior point guard Robert Moore at CHS Arena on Thursday. The Cowboys to the Falcons, 71-62.

Second half push leads to Timber Creek victory in Tipoff Classic

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor November 22, 2024

Though the Coppell boys basketball team battled to keep up with Keller Timber Creek, a late fourth-quarter push by the Falcons handed the Cowboys a 71-62 defeat in the Tipoff Classic on Thursday morning...

Coppell girls basketball coach Ryan Murphy has been named new head coach of the Coppell boys basketball team, replacing Clint Schnell who resigned following the 2023-24 season. Murphy led the Cowgirls to the 2023 Class 6A state semifinals.

Murphy takes over Cowboys as new head basketball coach

Namir Awan, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

During a Coppell girls basketball team meeting on Monday, coach Ryan Murphy announced his decision to take on the role of the Coppell boys basketball coach.  “I needed the perfect opportunity,”...

Coppell coach Clint Schnell discusses a game plan with the Cowboys prior to overtime against Lewisville on 2021 in the CHS Arena. Schnell resigned as the head coach for boys basketball yesterday after six years.

Schnell resigns as head coach for Cowboys basketball

Wendy Le, Podcast Producer March 21, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated from its original version. After six years as head coach, Coppell boys basketball coach Clint Schnell announced his resignation from leading the program yesterday.  “It...

Coppell senior forward Arhan Lapsiwala shoots while being guarded by Plano sophomore Chris Hampton at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 64-62, on Senior Night.

Coppell squeaks by against Plano in back-and-forth Senior Night district affair

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor February 8, 2024

  Though the Coppell boys basketball team has a three-point lead over Plano, it’s anyone’s game with 11.3 seconds left on the clock. Coppell junior guard James Faison draws a foul from Plano...

Coppell junior guard James Faison breaks through Flower Mound junior small forward Brandon Stauty and sophomore shooting guard Reid Jacobson. Coppell hosts Plano tonight at 7 p.m. at CHS Arena.

Cowboys adopt short-term memory mindset for Plano

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor February 6, 2024

Three games left, three opportunities. The Coppell boys basketball team has three games remaining in its regular season and two spots to move up to secure a playoff spot.  Today, the Cowboys host Plano...

Coppell senior guard Carson Charanza scores a layup against Plano East senior Amanni Koustakis at CHS Arena on Friday. Plano East defeated Coppell, 77-50.

Coppell unable to overtake Plano East in 77-50 loss

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor February 5, 2024

Plano East senior shooting guard Jordan Mizzel charges to the basket and scores a layup, establishing a lead that would endure throughout the night.  On Friday, Class 6A No. 1 ranked Plano East defeated...

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