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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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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 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 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 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 junior forward Liam Spiller and Denton Guyer senior defender Andres Garcia fight for possession on Feb. 21 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 3-0. Photo by Sabah Uddin

Second half action shapes Cowboy victory

Sabah Uddin, Emmalee Jittasupo, and Riya Suresh February 28, 2025

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Coppell senior forward J McGill and Denton Guyer senior defender Andrew Yanes fight for possession on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 3-0. Photo by Sabah Uddin

Second-half offensive fervor reins in 3-0 victory

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor February 25, 2025

The crowd bates its breath as Coppell senior forward Luis Mendez Gil runs towards his penalty kick and swiftly scores, bringing the Coppell boys soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Denton Guyer at Buddy...

Coppell senior forward Caden Naef takes a penalty shot to tie the game, 1-1, in the second half on Feb. 4 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Denton Guyer on Friday at 6 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Naila Ali

Defense for district: Cowboys looking to maintain winning streak against Wildcats

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor February 21, 2025

Seven district wins. First place in the district. Eyes on the state championship.  The Coppell boys soccer team plays Denton Guyer on Friday at 6 p.m at Buddy Echols Field. The game was moved up from...

Coppell junior forward Liam Spiller’s header gives Coppell a lead on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field against Flower Mound Marcus. Coppell defeated Marcus, 2-0, to move into first place in District 5-6A. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary

Early header, late goal fuel 2-0 clean sheet victory

Manasa Borra, Webmaster/Interactives Editor February 12, 2025

With bodies colliding in the penalty box and the ball hanging in the air, Coppell junior forward Liam Spiller saw his chance. As junior defender Mohamed Ouedraogo flicked a throw-in ball toward the goal,...

Coppell senior forward Bryson Patten holds possession against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowboys play Marcus at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Photo by Karen Mascarenhas

First place hangs in balance in key district matchup

Manasa Borra, Webmaster/Interactives Editor February 11, 2025

Riding a four-match win streak and tied with Flower Mound Marcus at five wins apiece for District 5-6A, the Coppell boys soccer team faces the Marauders at Buddy Echols Field today at 7:30 p.m.  With...

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