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  • On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center.
  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
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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 senior guard Jules LaMendola drives to the basket against Plano. The Cowgirls defeated the Wildcats, 85-66, at CHS Arena on Tuesday night.

Cowgirls wrap up regular season defeating Wildcats in final district game

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

It is Senior Night for the Coppell girls basketball team. The rain pours outside, but Coppell High School Arena houses an unforgettable warmth. Nostalgia fills the eyes of players and parents, the crowd...

Coppell senior midfield Sean Simpson shoots against Flower Mound at Lesley Field on Monday. The Coppell boys lacrosse team defeated Flower Mound, 10-5.

Coppell cradles in victory against Jaguars for first district game

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Halftime is approaching quickly as the seconds on the clock tick by as fast as the ball darting across the field, in and out of possession of both teams. With less than a minute remaining on the clock,...

Coppell junior guard Atia Mendenica looks for a free teammate to pass the ball in CHS Arena on Jan. 6. The Cowgirls face the Plano Wildcats tonight at Home. Photo by Shreya Ravi.

Coppell seeks to gain momentum as playoffs approach

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

After a week of rain, sleet, and a discouraging loss against Hebron last Saturday, the Coppell girls basketball team looks for a silver lining amidst strife in its Senior Night game tonight at 7 p.m. against...

Coppell sophomore defender/midfielder Monica Morales steals the ball from Marcus forward Bella Campos on Saturday at Buddy Echols Field. Marcus defeated the Cowgirls, 4-0. Photo by Nashad Mohamed.

Marauders thwart Coppell’s path to victory

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

With 17 minutes left in the first half, Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson plowed her way through the Coppell girls soccer team’s defense, firing the ball across the left side of the goal....

Coppell senior forward Alfred Fairchild turns against a Plano East defender at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell and Plano East tied, 1-1. Photo by Wendy Le.

Fairchild’s goal leads to tie with Plano East

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer February 4, 2023

On Friday, the Coppell boys soccer team tied Plano East, 1-1, at Buddy Echols Field with a strike from Coppell senior forward Alfred Fairchild later canceled out by Plano East junior forward Alexander...

Coppell senior guard Macy Mercer shoots against Plano East on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers, 38-29.

Cowgirls’ defensive prowess leads to win against Panthers (with video)

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor February 4, 2023

On Friday night, the Coppell girls basketball team defeated Plano East, 38-29. The first half was back and forth, with the teams having near-tied scores during the first quarter (7-6, Coppell) and most...

With only half a second left in the fourth quarter, Coppell junior forward Arhan Lapsiwala shoots a free throw to score the game winning point in a 56-55 victory. Coppell took victory at CHS Arena on Tuesday night against the Lewisville farmers.

Cowboys squeak past Lewisville for the win in thrilling last second action

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell boys basketball team collected a thrilling 56-55 win over Lewisville. Coppell junior forward Arhan Lapsiwala’s free throw with 0.5 seconds remaining in the game gave...

Video: Get to Know a... varsity swimmer

Video: Get to Know a… varsity swimmer

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer January 31, 2023

Wondering what it takes to be a Coppell High School varsity athlete? Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Kayla Nguyen interview Gabriel Campos and take a deep dive into the life of a Coppell varsity...

Coppell junior forward Luca Grisoli dribbles past the defense on a fast break on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell boys soccer team was defeated, 2-1, by Lewisville.

Cowboys suffer loss in a close match against Lewisville

Nashad Mohamed, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

On Friday, the Coppell boys soccer team suffered a loss in a close game with Lewisville with the score being 2-1. Coppell did maintain a lead throughout the majority of the first half with a yellow...

Coppell sophomore midfielder Summer Chen scores against Plano West, marking the first goal of the game. The Cowgirls won 4-1 on Wednesday night at Buddy Echols Field.

Cowgirls ride first-half lead to victory against Wolves

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor January 27, 2023

On Wednesday, the Coppell girls soccer team defeated Plano West, 4-1, for the second time this season. Coppell maintained a lead throughout the match. Almost immediately, the Wolves fouled the Cowgirls,...

Coppell senior guard Waverly Hassman makes a jump shot against Lewisville at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Lewisville, 56-42. Photo by Olivia Short

Cowgirls make program history while taking down Farmers

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

Deep into the third quarter, Coppell senior guard Jules LaMendola stepped up to the free throw line after picking herself up from her and-one shot, amping up the energy and excitement of arena. The thundering...

Coppell senior point guard Caleb Soto penetrates the defense to score a contested layup on Friday at CHS Arena. Plano defeated Coppell, 58-40.

Cowboys run into stone wall defense in 58-40 defeat

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer January 17, 2023

On Friday night, the Coppell boys basketball team took on Plano in a tough 58-40 loss. Coppell used the 3-point shot to build a 25-21 halftime lead. The lead started to slip away as Plano used a...

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