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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The Sidekick staff writer Naila Ali did not plan to trade basketball for soccer, but in doing so, she uncovered strength. As a goalkeeper, student journalist and resilient competitor, Ali reflects the quiet determination that defines her. Photo Illustration by Sohana Singh and Pranavi Ramineni

Silencing the negativity for greater athletic success

Naila Ali, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Freshman year, I was playing basketball; looking back, that’s where I saw my future at least within high school.  Playing in the arena my senior year, wearing a letterman jacket with patches down...

Coppell senior defender Summer Chen scores a goal off a free kick in the second half at Birkelbach Field on Saturday. The Coppell girls soccer team defeated Lake Travis, 6-2, to win the Class 6A Division I state championship for the first time in 10 years. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

Best in business: Chen lifts Cowgirls to state championship

Namir Awan, Sports Editor April 13, 2025

GEORGETOWN – “10… 9… 8…”  The countdown has begun.  This countdown was not just any countdown; it was the countdown for the Class 6A Division I state championship between the Coppell...

Coppell midfielder Summer Chen chases down the ball in the Class 6A Division I Region I semifinals en route to a 4-1 victory over Keller on March 28. The Cowgirls play Lake Travis in the Class 6A Region I State Championship at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown on Saturday at 4 p.m. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Rematch: Cavaliers, Cowgirls set stage for state championship

Namir Awan, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Coppell girls soccer's road to state in the UIL Class 6A girls soccer state championship is highlighted in this interactive bracket. Click on each Coppell matchup to read full game recaps from Coppell...

Coppell senior defender Monica Morales-Martinez and senior defender Jordan Clig celebrate the Class 6A Division I Region I championship.The Coppell girls soccer team defeated Flower Mound, 1-0, on Tuesday at Max Goldsmith Stadium in the regional finals. Photo by Marli Field.

One goal, one step closer as Cowgirls inch closer to state crown by taking down district foe

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor April 3, 2025

LEWISVILLE – With less than 15 minutes left, Coppell sophomore forward Emeline Holder cuts past two Flower Mound defenders and prepares to take a shot. A shot at history. On Tuesday, the Coppell...

Coppell junior forward Neerali Kapadia scores the Cowgirls’ final goal of the match in the second half at Dragon Stadium on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated Keller, 4-1, in the Class 6A Division I Region I semifinals. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Kapadia, Morales domination sets matchup with familiar foe

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 30, 2025

SOUTHLAKE — Keller girls soccer midfielder Billie Davis hits one outside the box and it soars into the top left scoring with 30 minutes remaining in the first half.  Then, it was domination by the...

The Cowgirls dogpile Neerali Kapadia after she scores the game-winning goal in overtime. The Cowgirls defeated the Wildcats, 2-1, at Highlander Stadium on Tuesday. Photo by Manasa Borra.

Cowgirls strike past midnight in OT effort to advance to regional semifinals

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer March 27, 2025

DALLAS – With three and a half minutes remaining in overtime, screams of excitement and encouragement are heard from the crowd as Coppell junior forward Neerali Kapadia pushes past Lake Highlands towards...

The Coppell girls soccer team lifts up the regional quarterfinals trophy after defeating Lake Highlands, winning 2-1 in overtime at Highlander Stadium. The Cowgirls won their first playoff game in six years. Photo by Sohana Singh

Cowgirls shooting for history

Namir Awan, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

2015. The last time the Coppell girls soccer team won a state championship.  2024.  Thirty-five seconds remain in overtime and a last minute goal by then Prosper senior defender Beya Rosales...

Coppell senior defender Monica Morales breaks away from Plano East junior defender Sofia Tepechin to meet a corner kick on Friday at the Mustang-Eagle Stadium in Richardson. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers, 4-1, advancing to the Class 6A Division I area playoffs.

Six year spell lifted as Cowgirls move onto area playoffs

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer March 22, 2025

RICHARDSON - As Coppell and Plano East stepped onto the field, both were chasing breakthroughs in their programs. Plano East, coming off of a 15-year playoff drought, hoped to cement itself as a competitor....

Coppell senior defender Monica Morales-Martinez takes a shot against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 25. The Cowgirls defeated the Lobos, 6-0.

Goal-getter mentality: Inside Coppell’s 6-0 victory

Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer March 11, 2025

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Coppell senior Claire Pafford shoots against Denton Braswell. Coppell won, 12-0, but the match ended early due to the mercy rule. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Mercy rule closes match early

Akshaya Ashokanand March 5, 2025

With a practiced ease, Coppell senior forward Annemarie Oilepo scores within a minute of the first half, propelling the Cowgirls into their seamless 12-0 victory against Denton Braswell on Tuesday at Buddy...

Coppell senior midfielder Summer Chen holds possession during a match against Lewisville on Jan. 31 at Buddy Echols Field. Chen is a captain for the girls soccer team and will play collegiately at Gonzaga University.

Chen’s last kick to Gonzaga

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor March 5, 2025

Before the referee’s whistle blows, Coppell senior captain Summer Chen shakes her wrists, breathing in and out, reminding herself to confidently play for God.  It is a simple ritual–her way of...

Coppell sophomore midfielder Adwitha Challa defends Hebron junior midfielder Leah Simpson on Feb. 25 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls play Denton Braswell on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Neev Chickermane

Senior Night bringing excitement in pivotal match

Akshaya Ashokanand, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Sitting in second place in District 5-6A at 8-1-2 and 14-1-3 overall, the Coppell girls soccer team has its eyes on first place. The match against Denton Braswell on Tuesday is a stepping stone to that...

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