Upcoming Events
  • 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 junior guard Landry Sherrer shoots a free throw at Argyle on Friday. The Cowgirls play Byron Nelson in their first home game of the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena. Photo courtesy Lindsey Sherrer.

Overcoming preseason pressure

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor November 7, 2023

The Coppell girls basketball team hosts its first home game since its state semifinal run.   The Cowgirls play Byron Nelson tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.  So far in its preseason, Coppell...

“Haunted” House

“Haunted” House

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer November 3, 2023

Coppell senior opposite hitter Alena Truong blocks against Plano on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls lost to the Wildcats, 11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7, for its last regular season match.

Rally falls short in thrilling season finale

Greeshma Marathu, Staff Designer November 1, 2023

Though Coppell put up a strong fight, the Cowgirls fell to Plano, 11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7, on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The loss ends Coppell’s season. The Cowgirls finish the year (6-8 in district...

SoFacts

SoFacts

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer October 31, 2023

Fast food review: Halal fast food restaurants in the area

Safiya Azam, Aliza Abidi, Hamza Zakir, and Sameeha Syed October 19, 2023

Soft pita, delicious chicken and crispy falafel halal fast food places often can be hard to find when they are hidden from plain sight. Watch The Sidekick staff members Aliza Abidi, Sameeha Syed, Safiya...

Coppell juniors Diego Rivera-Mieses and Annie Chang swim in the rubber duck relay on Sept. 29 at the Coppell Family YMCA. Coppell Swim’s annual Vaquero Battle redefines a typical swim meet as it honors Coppell teachers through friendly intrasquad competition.

Swim team giddyups for good times at annual Vaquero Battle (video)

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary October 17, 2023

  The Coppell swim and dive held its annual Vaquero Battle, featuring a variety of intersquad competitions. The meet allows students to invite friends and teachers to compete in different...

Coppell senior Juandiego Velazquez returns during his doubles match with junior Aneesh Thummala against McKinney Boyd on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell faces Flower Mound today in the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals at Flower Mound High School.

Tennis avenges past loss against Highland Park in area playoffs

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor October 17, 2023

One year ago, the Coppell tennis team fell to Highland Park in the same round of playoffs. Coppell returned to the court this year with a shot at redemption and seized the victory.  On Friday, the Coppell...

The sibling agreement

The sibling agreement

Neeharika Gajula, Staff Photographer October 17, 2023

Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/16-10/22

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Got Books Club hosts a meeting at Cozby Library and Community Commons Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cowboy Theatre Company  holds auditions for “9 to 5” today through Friday.   On Tuesday,...

An inflatable “I Walk for Cube at the St. Jude Walk/Run on Sept. 23 at Grandscape in The Colony is set outside, allowing participants and volunteers to write a message on the big, white-and-red cube. The St. Judes walk/run is a non-profit event focusing on cancer awareness for patients and families.

Cancer Kids First extends its hand at charity event

Katie Park, Staff writer October 12, 2023

The young faces of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital dance to the rhythm of songs and run wild in the open heat, smiling from ear to ear.   Supporters of children with cancer arranged a walk and...

The Coppell girls cross country team stretches at Buddy Echols Field after completing their morning run on Sep. 14. Tomorrow morning, the top 32 runners in the program will run at the Hoka/McNeil Invitational in Round Rock.

Two meets away

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer September 24, 2023

On Saturday, teams statewide arrived at the Lovejoy Fall Festival at Myers Park. The Coppell boys cross country team placed seventh and the girls finished 18th. “There were many good teams that we...

Coppell junior running back O’Marion Mbakwe breaks through Plano West’s defensive line for a touchdown. The Cowboys beat the Wolves 55-7 on Friday night at the John Clark Stadium in Plano. Jayden Chui

Cowboys trample Plano West in 55-7 victory

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor September 24, 2023

PLANO - It is a typical Texas evening, the sun shining bright and the heat is high, when the Coppell football team gets ready to take the field.  On Friday night at John Clark Stadium in Plano the...

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