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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Coppell senior captain Maxwell Winneker is one of many athletes who saw their seasons canceled for the remainder of the school year. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced the cancellation of all UIL-sanctioned activities on Friday following Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close schools for the rest of the semester. Photo illustration by Shriya Vanparia and Sally Parampottil

UIL cancels all sporting events for remainder of school year

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor April 20, 2020

The Coppell boys soccer team was in the midst of a great comeback story, turning a 1-4-2 record into a six-match win streak in which it took down the No. 1 ranked team in Class 6A and tied for second place...

Coppell senior defender Nathan Hernandez delivers a pass against Lewisville on Jan 31 at Buddy Echols Field. Hernandez has been working out this week by practicing soccer with one or two friends due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities

Athletes utilizing resources to stay fit without school practice

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Following UIL direction, all school practices and use of school facilities (including open gym and open weight room) outside of school hours have been suspended due to concerns about spreading the coronavirus....

Coppell coach James Balcom watches the action at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 23 against MacArthur. Balcom has been coaching the Coppell boys soccer team for nine years and teaches world geography at CHS9.

Coach’s Box: Balcom leading team to turnaround, passing love of sports to family

Angela Yuan, Staff Writer March 11, 2020

James Balcom has been the head coach of boys soccer at Coppell for three years. He developed a love for sports at a young age, and his competitive nature drove him to become a soccer coach. He teaches...

Coppell’s bench erupts with celebration as the final whistle is blown at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday against Marcus. Coppell won, 2-1, against Marcus, the No. 1 team in Texas.

Boys soccer makes big statement with upset of top-ranked Marcus

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

The clock had just hit the 10 minute mark and the scoreboard was tied. The Coppell bench was on its feet and the stands behind held the same wary air.  The Cowboys had never needed a goal as bad as...

Coppell junior forward Jojo Alonzo wins a header against Flower Mound on Feb. 11 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls face Irving tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Cowgirls look to bounce back from loss

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 5, 2020

The Coppell girls soccer team faces Irving tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.  The Cowgirls sit in third place in District 6-6A with a 7-3-1 record, having fallen to second place Flower Mound...

Boys soccer to face powerhouse Marcus, look to hold playoff spot

Boys soccer to face powerhouse Marcus, look to hold playoff spot

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

The Coppell boys soccer team is prepping up to face District 6-6A leader Marcus tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field at 7:30 p.m.  The Cowboys had a poor start in the first half of district play, standing...

Video: Coppell defeats MacArthur

Video: Coppell defeats MacArthur

Kyah Jones, Staff Photographer March 2, 2020

Coppell sophomore JV forward Ethan Frieder shoots during practice on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. Frieder is a captain for the JV1 team and is also talented at table tennis.

The Sportlight: Frieder emerging as young leader on JV1

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

The Sportlight highlights a male and female JV athlete every Monday and Friday. This week, Coppell sophomore JV1 forward Ethan Frieder was selected.

Coppell freshman midfielder Nicolas Radicic heads upfield at Buddy Echols Field on Friday against MacArthur. Coppell defeated the Cardinals, 2-1.

Boys soccer puts end to winless streak, looks to redeem itself in second half of district season 

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer February 23, 2020

This was not where the Cowboys had expected to find themselves halfway through the District 6-6A season.  Stepping into the season with high aspirations, the team stood 1-4-2 and second to last in...

Coppell senior forward Tom Vazhekatt looks to tackle Lewisville junior midfielder Brody Webster against Hebron on Jan. 28 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboysplay MacArthur at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buddy Echols Field.

Coppell looks to end winless streak against MacArthur

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

The Coppell boys soccer team has had a rough District 6-6A season so far, standing second to last in the district with a record of 1-4-2. In a winless drought six-matches long, the team hopes to turn around...

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