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Coppell senior guard Noel Behre shoots against Plano East on Tuesday. The Cowboys host Flower Mound tomorrow at CHS Arena, with tipoff at 8 p.m.

Closing the gap

Torie Peck, Sports Editor January 13, 2022

Tuesday marked the first District 6-6A game for the Coppell boys basketball team. The Cowboys, who were missing Coppell senior guard Ryan Agarwal, fell to Plano East, 54-45. “It's not good to start...

Coppell sophomore forward Berlynn Engelhardt shoots for a layup against Lewisville at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Farmers, 66-32.

Cowgirls seek to rebound from loss in upcoming game against Flower Mound

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

The Coppell girls basketball team is currently holding a 29-1 record, dropping only one game to Plano East on Wednesday. Despite the reason loss, the team has still been able to put on very effective play...

Coppell senior guard Naz Brown drives against Plano East on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowboys fell to the Panthers, 54-45.

Short-handed Cowboys sluggish early, unable to overcome deficit in loss to Panthers

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer January 12, 2022

Despite trailing by 10 points earlier in the game, the comeback was on for the Coppell basketball team. A strong offensive and defensive showing in the third quarter allowed the Cowboys to cut the deficit...

Coppell senior guard Devank Rane calls a play against Lewisville on Friday at CHS Arena.  Coppell defeated Lewisville, 69-49.

Cowboys set tone early, defeat Farmers in absence of Agarwal

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer January 9, 2022

The concept of playing without your star player is a daunting one for some teams. Despite playing without three-star senior guard Ryan Agarwal, the Coppell basketball team didn't skip a beat and thrived...

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 freshman guard Landry Sherrer watches as Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola dribbles down court at CHS Arena on Dec.17. The Cowgirls are in the midst of a season for the history books while the Cowboys have completed a tough non-district schedule to hone in for district play.

Unprecedented Cowgirls thrive in 2021, Cowboys solidify team identity against state-ranked competition

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

While most of the students in the Coppell ISD spent the winter break relaxing and spending time off of school, the Coppell Cowboys’ and Cowgirls’ basketball teams were busy on the court, preparing...

Coppell senior forward India Howard faces Plano West sophomore point guard Aniya Smith for the tipoff on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Wolves, 73-39.

Cowgirls dominate Wolves in basketball action

Meghna Kulkarni, Staff Photographer December 17, 2021

Coppell ​​senior forward India Howard shoots against Sanger in CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated Sanger, 50-31.

Cowgirls break through Sanger defense

Nick Larry, Staff Photographer December 16, 2021

Defending its undefeated record, the Coppell girls basketball team defeated Sanger on Tuesday night in Coppell High School Arena, 50-31. According to Coppell coach Ryan Murphy, both teams played great...

Coppell freshman defender Summer Chen passes down field with minutes left in the second half against Frisco Lebanon Trail. Monday’s match at Buddy Echols Field was the first scrimmage for the Cowgirls, with the Cowgirls winning 5-0.

Freshmen shine in Cowgirls’ first soccer scrimmage

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager December 14, 2021

The Coppell girls soccer team stepped onto Buddy Echols Field with positive energy to start this season’s play. With a blend of old and new talent from freshmen to seniors, the Cowgirls defeated Frisco...

Coppell High School junior guard Julianna Lamendola leads the Cowgirls offense against Highland Park at CHSl Large gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Sanger at CHS Arena today at 6:30 p.m.

Cowgirls welcome Class 4A Sanger to CHS Arena

Nick Larry, Staff Photographer December 14, 2021

Following it's win over Plano West, the Coppell girls basketball team plays Sanger at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Coppell High School Arena. “[Sanger is Class 4A] but they’re pretty good,” assistant...

Coppell senior forward Michelle Pak dribbles against Hebron on Feb. 6 at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls play their first scrimmage this year against Lebanon Trail at Buddy Echols Field Monday at 7:30 p.m.

New teammates, head coach to begin play against Lebanon Trail

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager December 10, 2021

A new head coach along with new teammates, as 17 seniors on the varsity team graduated last year, get ready to play a new opponent.  On Monday, the Coppell girls soccer team faces Lebanon Trail at...

Many Coppell sports are required to share practice space with each other on a regular basis, which leads to frustration among athletes. The Sidekick staff writer Meer Mahfuz thinks each sport should have their own facility for practice and competition.

Give all athletes what they need

Meer Mahfuz and Nandini Muresh December 9, 2021

Bright flood lights, turf fields and precisely engineered buildings and stands. All elements that contribute to the aura of sports. Obviously, football gets field priority and the glamour of the Friday...

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