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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell junior forward Alejandro Reyes shields against Plano on Jan. 28.  The Cowboys host Hebron tomorrow night at Buddy Echols Field, kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys seeking first district win against Hebron

Torie Peck, Sports Editor February 6, 2022

It is the fourth match of District 6-6A play, almost a third of the way through district season, with a record of three district ties. The Cowboys hope to break this streak in a much needed district win...

University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced the 2022-24 reclassification and realignment on Thursday. Coppell’s football, volleyball and basketball teams will remain with Lewisville, Flower Mound, Marcus, Hebron, Plano, Plano West and Plano East for the next two years in District 6-6A.

Familiar foes in Coppell’s 2022-24 district realignment

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer February 3, 2022

On one of the more nervy days for high school coaches across Texas, Coppell’s nerves stayed relatively the same. The thought of facing new competition and new teams in athletic competition is a daunting...

Coppell senior attacking midfielder Pedro Peréz-Pareja and Plano senior defender Koen Kok fight for possession on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys tied the Wildcats, 0-0.

Boys soccer opens district action with scoreless tie against Plano

Torie Peck, Sports Editor January 26, 2022

With five minutes left in the match, Coppell senior goalkeeper Arath Valdez worked to minimize the threat of Plano while the Coppell boys soccer team looked for an opening on Plano’s goal.  The Cowboys...

Coppell senior defender Dylan Greenbattles for possession against Rockwall Heath on Jan. 8 in the North Texas Elite Showcase. The Cowboys host Plano tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys host Plano in first district match of the season

Torie Peck, Sports Editor January 24, 2022

After a rough start in its preseason, the Coppell boys soccer team hopes to regain momentum going into District 6-6A play.  According to Coppell senior goalkeeper Arath Valdez, this has been due to...

Texas Association of Sports Officials referees Carmichael Willaim and David Leiva talk prior to kickoff between Coppell and San Antonio Reagan at Buddy Echols Field on Jan. 7. Due to a shortage of referees, many matches are only being officiated in duals instead of the typical trios.

Culture of referee abuse, pandemic plaguing soccer through referee shortage

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer January 20, 2022

Picture this. You are a forward and you are playing in a tied match with just seconds remaining. You get a through ball played to you and make a beeline towards the goal to score the match winner. Out...

Coppell High School junior forward Alfred Fairchild looks for an opening against Reagan on Friday in the North Texas Elite Showcase. Reagan defeated the Cowboys, 2-1.

Defending consolation champs fall in NTX Elite Showcase

Torie Peck, Anjali Krishna, and Joanne Kim January 9, 2022

With the arrival of winter, the Coppell boys soccer team hosted the Black Division of the North Texas Elite Showcase Thursday through Saturday. This bracket consisted of eight teams - Coppell, Phoenix...

Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Flores dribbles against Prosper senior defender Chandler Kovarik during the Class 6A bi-district playoff match  at Denton High School on Friday. The Eagles defeated Cowboys 3-1.

Closing the book: Cowboys playoff defeat marks end of season

Torie Peck, Staff Writer March 27, 2021

DENTON-  With nerves tingling, the Coppell boys soccer team walked onto the field at Denton High School in a sea of white. The team dropped its bags along the fence line and hustled into warm up. It...

Coppell senior forward Brandon Gast shields against Plano East junior defender Luke Mulkey at Buddy Echols Field on March 9. The Cowboys face Prosper tomorrow in the Class 6A bi-district playoffs at Denton High School, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys face Prosper in 24th consecutive playoff berth

Torie Peck, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

District 6-6A is one of the most competitive districts in Texas, with its schools winning three of the past five Class 6A soccer state championships. Coppell’s last championship appearance was in 2016...

Flipping the switch: promising match ends in tie (with video)

Torie Peck, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

Gusts of wind blew over Buddy Echols Field as the Coppell boys soccer team walked onto its turf for the last time of the season. The clock read 0:59 and the game was tied. Coppell senior forward...

Coppell sophomore forward Nic Radicic challenges Plano on March 1 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 2-1, at Buddy Echols Field.

Closing the gap: Cowboys look to make up ground on Marcus in final home match

Torie Peck, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

As district comes to a close, with only two remaining matches, every match counts for the Coppell boys soccer team. After regaining its edge with wins last Monday and Tuesday night, Friday’s, 1-0, ...

Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 3/8-3/14

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor March 8, 2021

With two matches remaining in district play, boys soccer continues the second round of its District 6-6A campaign by hosting Plano East tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field at 7:30 p.m. Girls soccer travels...

Coppell sophomore forward Nic Radicic challenges Plano on March 1 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 2-1, at Buddy Echols Field.

Two matches, two victories: Coppell ends two-match losing streak behind braces from Gast, Salvo

Torie Peck, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

The iridescent glow of floodlights swept over the stands on a chilly March night. The Coppell boys soccer team slowly walked onto Buddy Echols Field, adorned in grey hoodies and red backpacks. Senior...

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