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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Akif Abidi

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer

Akif Abidi is a senior and a third-year staffer on The Sidekick. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, working out, video games, watching shows and spending time with friends and family. Akif usually works on sports, news and entertainment stories, and he also covers most of the CHS boys and girls soccer matches during the winter for both The Sidekick and the Citizen’s Advocate (a local Coppell newspaper). Akif is the president of the CHS AI club and is also a part of the Model United Nations club, Computer Science club and the MSA club.  If there are any comments and concerns, contact him @akifabidi on Twitter or via email at [email protected].

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Coppell freshman Lindsay Patton serves during eighth period tennis  practice at the CHS Tennis Center. Patton has risen to the top ranks of the girls tennis team in a matter of a year, where she competes against players bigger and older than her.

Age is just a number

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Coppell senior guard Nicole Obialo attempts to pass around Irving junior guard Bessy Alvarado yesterday at the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Tigers, 60-20.

Cowgirls sweep Tigers in 60-20 win

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 12, 2020
The Coppell girls soccer team placed first in the Dr. Pink Tournament in Frisco, which took place from Jan. 2-4. The Cowgirls travel to Fort Worth for the Brewer Tournament from Jan. 10-11.

Girls Soccer

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
The Coppell boys soccer team hosted its annual alumni match on Dec. 20 at Buddy Echols Field, in which graduates return to play against the current varsity team. The Cowboys travel to Austin for the Austin Lakes Elite Showcase from Jan. 9-11.

Boys Soccer

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Joanne Chen

Joanne Chen

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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