Basketball crushes Cardinals in another district win
Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 22, 2020
It was a minute and 45 seconds before either team scored last night. A series of turnovers and missed shots made for a bleak beginning. But once it started, it was intense. Coppell boys basketball defeated Irving MacArthur, 69-58, for its fifth District 6-6A win. After the first two minutes, the C...
Cowboys vanquish Vikings, keep steady lead in 61-35 victory
Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
January 20, 2020
As the buzzer sounded, frustration and agony loomed over Irving Nimitz as it had scored only three points in the first quarter of the game. On Friday in the CHS Arena, the Coppell boys basketball team defeated Nimitz, 61-35, in District 6-6A play. With shots from players such as sophomore guards Ryan ...
Close win over Tigers gives basketball second district victory
Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 13, 2020
The Tigers came close - within one point in the second quarter. They kept up with the Cowboys and were almost there, but never quite made it. Coppell boys basketball defeated Irving, 61-54, Saturday in the CHS Arena for its second District 6-6A win. The Cowboys are now 2-1 in district and 17-4 over...
Coppell sports update entering new year
Sally Parampottil and Shriya Vanparia
January 10, 2020
While most of the school rested and relaxed during winter break, the Coppell athletics department was still hard at work. Winter sports, such as basketball, soccer, wrestling and swimming, all competed during break, which began on Dec. 10 and lasted until Jan. 5. The Sidekick recaps the events of the two week ...
Coppell basketball look to ride past Tigers in district play
Arman Merchant, Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
The Coppell boys basketball team looks for a second district win tomorrow as it takes on Irving (0-2 in District 6-6A and 6-6 overall) at the CHS Arena at 8 p.m. for its third District 6-6A matchup of the season. The Cowboys (1-1 in District 6-6A and 17-4 overall) head into this week’s game after ...
The Sportlight: Ennes choosing court over pitch
Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
The Sportlight highlights a male and female JV athlete every Monday and Friday. This week, Coppell Freshman A basketball player Pedro Ennes was selected. Follow Nicolas (@nico_reyes19) and @CHSCampusNews on Twitter....
From role player to leader: Taylor embracing role with confidence
December 19, 2019
Not many sophomores get the opportunity to be on the varsity basketball team at Coppell, but senior point guard Brandon Taylor got that opportunity and has grown in his ability every year. Taylor’s role has expanded since the start of his varsity career. As a sophomore on varsity, Taylor was the...
Cowboys finish strong in gritty win over Timber Creek
December 18, 2019
A frantic second half comeback nearly led Timber Creek to a win before the Coppell boys basketball team held on for a 55-47 victory Tuesday night in the CHS Arena. Timber Creek came back from a 32-19 deficit at the half to bring the game within one point with just a few minutes left to play in the ...
Cowboys finish strong in gritty win over Timber Creek
December 18, 2019
A frantic second half comeback nearly led Timber Creek to a win before the Coppell boys basketball team held on for a 55-47 victory Tuesday night in the CHS Arena. Timber Creek came back from a 32-19 deficit at the half to bring the game within one point with just a few minutes left to play in the ...
Cowboys look to keep momentum going against Timber Creek
Rithik Chennupati, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
The Coppell basketball team plays Timber Creek tomorrow at the CHS Arena at 8 p.m. The Cowboys head into the game with an 11-2 record, after getting second place in the Midland tournament from Thursday through Saturday. The tournament was highlighted by stellar play from three Cowboys: senior guards Adam...
Early surge takes down Mesquite
Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
December 11, 2019
At the last second of the first quarter, Coppell sophomore guard Ryan Agarwal shot a three-pointer, bringing the Coppell basketball team to a 15-point lead over Mesquite. The wide gap in the score was constant throughout the entire game, the Cowboys winning, 71-48, last night in the CHS Arena. ...
