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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...

CHS9 freshman guard Landry Sherrer shoots a free throw against Richardson Pearce at Coppell High School Arena on Friday. Sherrer is on the varsity as a freshman and has a twin sister, Mallory Sherrer who plays on the junior varsity team.

Freshman bringing new game, familiar name to varsity squad

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive editorial page editor December 8, 2021

She used to toss the ball, smiling at her sister to shoot. She now tosses the ball to her teammates, with her sisters cheering her on.  She used to practice with her dad on her driveway. She...

When personality paves the way

When personality paves the way

Sri Achanta, Staff Writer December 8, 2021

When Coppell senior Eric Lampkin made his first shot at basketball in seventh grade, he failed to make a team. However, he currently plays on the boys basketball team at CHS. Though his basketball...

Coppell senior guard Devank Rane drives against Dallas Woodrow Wilson during the fourth quarter at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 70-65.

Cowboys overcome inconsistency, slow start to defeat Wildcats

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

Despite playing three games during Thanksgiving break, the days of rest were seen on the court for the Coppell boys basketball team.  The Cowboys experienced a slower start than preferred and had...

Coppell sophomore shooting guard Ella Spiller shoots against Richardson Pearce at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls beat the Mustangs, 60-31, to advance to and win the Coppell Tipoff Classic against Royse City, 64-44 .

Cowgirls win Coppell Tipoff Classic, Cowboys fall to Irving MacArthur

Anjali Krishna, Meer Mahfuz, and Shrayes Gunna November 21, 2021

In the second day of the Coppell Tipoff Classic, the Cowboys came away with a loss against Irving MacArthur and a win against John Paul II, while the Cowgirls took two wins against Frisco Legacy and Richardson...

Video: Cowgirls outlast Scots in nondistrict win

Video: Cowgirls outlast Scots in nondistrict win

Yaamini Jois, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

 On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Coppell High School's girls' varsity basketball team went against Highland Park High School's girls' varsity team. The Cowgirls and Scots respectfully played a...

Coppell senior forward Ryan Agarwal passes against Amarillo in Coppell Large Gym yesterday. The Cowboys and Cowgirls went undefeated on the first day of the Coppell Tipoff Classic, a 20-team tournament.

Cowboys starts strong on first day of Coppell Tipoff Classic

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

The first day of the Coppell Tipoff Classic was a big day for Coppell basketball. The Cowgirls and the Cowboys earned gritty, comeback victories and finished a combined 4-0 on the day.  The first game...

Coppell junior guard Jules LaMendola scores against Edgewood on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls beat the Bulldogs, 66-57.

Cowgirls extend winning streak against Edgewood

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor November 18, 2021

Continuing a streak of nondistrict victories, the Cowgirls won Tuesday night’s game against Edgewood at the CHS Arena, 66-57.  Coppell established a five point lead within five minutes of the first...

Coppell senior wing Ryan Agarwal scores a layup against Vertical Academy on Nov. 12 at CHS Arena. The Cowboys and Cowgirls host the Coppell Tipoff Classic, a 20-team tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at CHS Arena and Coppell Large Gym.

Coppell plays five games in three days as part of Coppell tipoff classic

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

The days leading up to Thanksgiving break will be opportune for the Cowboys’ and Cowgirls’ basketball teams as both play in the Coppell Tipoff Classic against teams across Texas. It is an opportunity...

Coppell junior guard Allyssa Potter defends against Highland Park at the Coppell High School Large Gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Edgewood at the CHS Arena tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

Cowgirls to play unfamiliar Edgewood tomorrow

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor November 15, 2021

Following three preseason wins, the Coppell girls basketball team plays Edgewood at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Coppell High School Arena.  “Honestly, we don't know much about [Edgewood],” Coppell junior...

Coppell senior guard Parker Clark is fouled by Vertical Academy junior forward Tim Hall Jr. as he goes for a layup on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowboys fell to Vertical Academy, 73-65.

Cowboys come up short in nationally televised loss to Vertical Academy

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer November 14, 2021

Altering a school day and selling out a facility for a game is not an ordinary occurrence for any Coppell athletics team, but this wasn’t just another ordinary game for the Coppell basketball...

Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola pivots against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

Cowgirls outlast Scots in nondistrict win

Anjali Krishna, Executive Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

Celebration for the Coppell girls basketball team began early last night in the Coppell Large Gym. With less than a second left and the Cowgirls in the lead, the ball was in junior guard Jules Lamendola...

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