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Anjali Krishna

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor

Anjali Krishna is a junior and one of two sports editors on the Sidekick. In her free time, you can find her listening to music or out with friends. For questions or comments, contact her at [email protected] or on twitter at @anjalikrishna_.

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Coppell senior defensive mid Garret Greaves passes against Lewisville on Feb. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell soccer was paused due to inclement weather this week but returns to play next week.

Inclement weather pauses soccer district play

February 20, 2021
Coppell senior golfer Andrew Chow replaces the flagstick at practice on Thursday at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving. Chow’s involvement in Young Life and the Young Men’s Service League helped him gain the leadership skills to be captain of the golf team.

At your service: Chow guiding boys golf in good faith

February 2, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Walker Stone kicks against Plano West Wolves during the game on Jan. 29 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wolves, 2-0.

Scrappy shots bring home lucky win for Cowboys

February 1, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Garrett Greaves passes against McKinney Boyd senior defender Braydon Widra on Jan. 19 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell plays Plano West in its first home match of district play tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Boys soccer hopes to recover from scoring slump against Plano West

January 29, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak runs downfield against Frisco Frenship on Jan. 8 at Lesley Field. The Coppell girls soccer season is on hold until Feb. 5 due to a positive COVID-19 case.

Girls soccer on hold through Feb. 5

January 27, 2021
Coppell freshman defender Elle Dinsmore passes against Frisco Frenship at Lesley Field on Jan. 8. The Cowgirls face Plano tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field in their District 6-6A opener.

Girls soccer hosts Plano to kick off District 6-6A campaign

January 25, 2021
Coppell senior defender Daniel Nelson blocks McKinney Boyd George Colandrea during the game on Tuesday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos, 2-1.

Coppell takes down state-ranked McKinney Boyd

January 21, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Alex Salvo dribbles around Frisco Rock Hill freshman midfielder Ashton Medina on Jan. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell plays McKinney Boyd at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Coppell looks to regain winning ways against McKinney Boyd

January 19, 2021
Coppell senior guard India Howard shields against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls lost, 35-33, to the undefeated Plano East.

Plano East rallies in third quarter against Coppell to remain undefeated

January 9, 2021
Coppell freshman defender Elle Dinsmore passes against Frenship at Lesley Field yesterday. Coppell defeated Frenship, 6-0, in the Cowgirls’ third match of the season.

[PHOTO] Cowgirls attacking season with winning streak

January 9, 2021
Coppell junior left forward Reneta Vargas drives against Frenship at Lesley Field yesterday. Coppell defeated Frenship, 6-0, in the Cowgirls’ third match of the season.

[PHOTO] Cowgirls attacking season with winning streak

January 9, 2021
Coppell sophomore guard Caleb Soto shoots against junior guard Devank Rane and senior small forward Obi Odimegwu during first period practice on Dec. 3. The Coppell boys basketball team is in quarantine until Friday due to COVID-19.

Boys basketball on hold through Dec. 18

December 16, 2020
Coppell junior guard Devank Rane is one of the top shooters for the Cowboys. Rane shapes his game around his 5-foot 7-inch height, adapting to the teams’ needs.

Cyanide pill: Rane slipping through cracks in defense

December 10, 2020
Coppell junior Maria Husain takes a break during practice at the CHS field house on Dec. 7. In addition to being a key wrestler on the Coppell team, Husain is social outreach manager of Amnesty International.

[PHOTO] Husain grappling for human rights

December 9, 2020
Coppell sophomore forward Reagan Engler looks to pass in the CHS Arena on Jan. 21 against MacArthur. Coppell plays Richland tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls look to bounce back against Richland

November 30, 2020
The Coppell boys cross country team placed third at the Class 6A Region I Meet on Nov. 10 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park. The boys advance to the 2020 UIL State Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Nov. 24.

Coppell boys ready for tough competition at state meet

November 23, 2020
Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland and Coppell junior outside hitter Abby Hendricks block against Prosper at Frisco Heritage High School at the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday. Coppell lost to Prosper 3-2 and ended its playoff run.

Cowgirls fall to Prosper in bi-district playoffs

November 21, 2020
Keeping in touch with close friends during these unprecedented times is important for our wellbeing. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna shares how beneficial showing appreciation for the rocks in our lives is.

Giving thanks: Appreciating the new normal with old friends

November 20, 2020
Coppell senior setter Mari Taira hits against Plano West in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Coppell travels to Frisco Heritage to play its Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff against nationally ranked Prosper.

Cowgirls adjusting for bi-district playoff match against Prosper

November 19, 2020
Coppell junior Lane Jacobs stays ahead of a pack at the Coppell Invitational on Sept. 4, 2019 at the course at Coppell Middle School West.

Understanding mental, physical aspects of pacing, distance racing

November 16, 2020
Cowgirl volleyball swept Lewisville on Tuesday night at its final home match of the season. Celebrating its Senior Night, the Cowgirls also honored its seniors.

Coppell take final home match over Lewisville on Senior Night

November 13, 2020
Coppell right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and her teammates cheer on the Cowgirls during the game in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Plano West defeated Coppell 2-3.

Cowgirls drop close five-setter against state-ranked Plano West

November 9, 2020
Coppell sophomore Meagan Lee serves against Hebron on Oct. 9 in the CHS Arena. Coppell plays Plano West, ranked second in District 6-6A, tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls to play rescheduled match against Plano West

November 6, 2020

Davin Bernstein

November 3, 2020
Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

November 3, 2020
The Coppell boys cross country team won the District 6-6A championship on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton. The boys advance to the Class 6A Region I Meet on Nov. 10, while the Coppell girls finished fourth.

Boys cross country take district title, girls place fourth

October 31, 2020
Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young blocks against Marcus on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. Marcus beat Coppell 25-16, 25-13, 22-25, 25-12.

Cowgirls undeterred after 3-1 loss to Marcus

October 28, 2020
Declan McKenna released his sophomore album, Zeros, on Sept. 4. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna discusses the album’s riveting plotline and how it helps craft McKenna’s unique sound.

McKenna’s ‘Zeros’ tours the galaxy

October 27, 2020
Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland spikes against Hebron on Oct. 9 at the CHS Arena. Coppell returns to district play after a two-week quarantine to face Marcus at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night at the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls resume district play against Marcus

October 26, 2020
Coppell coach Julie Price takes a picture of the Coppell volleyball team after their win against Hebron on Oct. 9. The Cowgirls are under quarantine until Oct. 23 after identifying a positive COVID-19 test result.

Volleyball season on hold through Oct. 23

October 18, 2020
Coppell senior setter Mari Taira sets against Hebron at the CHS Arena last night. Coppell swept Hebron, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16, to bring its district record to 2-2.

Cowgirls sweep Hebron

October 10, 2020
Coppell junior right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler celebrate against Prosper Rock Hill in the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell plays Hebron tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls facing long-quarantined Hebron

October 8, 2020
Coppell senior swimmer Cole Tramel competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle consolation finals at the Class 6A Region II Swimming and Diving Meet on Oct. 3, 2019 at the Lewisville ISD Westside Aquatic Center. The Coppell swim team will have its first meet of the season at 3 p.m. tomorrow against Trinity at the YMCA.

Trinity dual at home first up for swim team

October 8, 2020
Coppell senior Jamie Welsh practices at Las Colinas Country Club on Tuesday. The Cowgirls finished third at the Heart of Texas Invitational, their first team tournament of the year.

Coppell places third at Heart of Texas Invitational

October 8, 2020
The Coppell volleyball team huddles in the Coppell High School Arena on Friday. Coppell defeated Prosper Rock Hill and Rockwall 3-0, losing to McKinney North 3-1.

Cowgirls find rhythm to finish off preseason

September 28, 2020
The Cowgirls embrace after winning a tough point against Sachse on Sept. 18 at the CHS Arena. Coppell plays Prosper Rock Hill, Rockwall and McKinney Boyd this Friday and Saturday.

Tough defeat spurring Cowgirls to end preseason strong

September 25, 2020
Coppell senior inside linebacker Tim O’Hearn tackles against Lewisville on Oct. 11, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. O’Hearn committed to play football at Lafayette College on Aug. 11.

O’Hearn taking energy from Coppell to Lafayette

September 23, 2020
Coppell senior golfer Jamie Welsh practices her bunker shot on Oct. 3, 2019 at Riverchase Golf Club in Coppell. Welsh committed to play golf at Oklahoma City University on Aug. 9.

Dragonflies on the green

September 22, 2020
Coppell junior outside hitter Haley Holz spikes against Keller Central at the Coppell High School Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls won three of four preseason matches this weekend.

Preseason practice paying off in energized play for Cowgirls

September 21, 2020
Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young serves against Grapevine on Oct. 10, 2019. The Cowgirls will play Frisco Lone Star, Keller Central, Sachse and Frisco Reedy at the CHS Arena this weekend.

Cowgirls to take on four teams this weekend

September 17, 2020
The Coppell cheer team supports the Coppell football team against Irving MacArthur on Nov. 27, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. This year’s cheer team has a smaller number of underclassmen and a much larger number of upperclassmen.

Mature cheer team bringing competitive edge

September 14, 2020
Coppell junior middle hitter Alessandra Clent spikes the ball against Eaton on Sept. 11 at the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls played the first scrimmages of the season against Sachse, Eaton, Grapevine and Richardson this weekend.

Scrimmage prepares Cowgirls for coming matches

September 14, 2020
Coppell sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler stands ready to receive as she watches her teammates against Grapevine on Sept. 10, 2019 in the CHS Arena. Coppell will take on Sachse, Grapevine and Eaton tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the CHS Arena for the first scrimmage of the season.

Volleyball set for season opener

September 10, 2020
Coppell senior forward India Howard passes against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 21 in the CHS Arena. Howard is one of many students speaking out on social media in support of the NBA strike.

NBA players’ boycott resonating through Coppell

September 1, 2020
Coppell senior quarterback Ryan Walker pushes past Sashce on Aug. 30, 2019. Based on the adjusted UIL schedule, Coppell will begin 2020-21 fall sports on Sept. 7.

UIL releases guidelines for upcoming fall sports season

July 25, 2020
Coppell junior defender Emma Hubert receives from the air against Irving Macarthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. Hubert is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Girls soccer takes home all-district awards for unfinished season

May 15, 2020
Coppell senior forward Alyssa Roemer makes a run downfield on Jan. 24 against Irving MacArhthur at Buddy Echols Field. Roemer is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Alyssa Roemer – Honorable Mention All-District 6-6A Forward

May 15, 2020
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