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Anjali Krishna

Anjali Krishna, Sports Editor

Anjali Krishna is a junior and this year's sports editor.  You can find her listening to the same three records over and over or trying to find the city's best noodles. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @anjalikrishna_.

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Coppell senior Will Rodman pitches in the second inning against Denton Guyer on Thursday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell beat Guyer, 2-0, in Game 1 on Thursday and, 8-3, at Guyer last night to advance to the Class 6A Region I area playoffs.

[PHOTO] Hot at-bats from Vernars, Castillo leads baseball to bi-district sweep of Guyer

May 9, 2021
Coppell junior runner Olivia Marez competes in the women’s 400-meter run at the Class 6A 5-6 Area Meet at Buddy Echols Field on April 15. The Coppell girls track and field team placed second while the boys placed fifth at the area meet.

Women’s 800-meter makes regionals meet to remember

April 22, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/19 – 4/25

April 19, 2021
Coppell senior right fielder Will Rodman slides onto third base against Lewisville on April 13. The Cowboys host Plano East tonight at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

Krauss home run sets tone in victory over Farmers

April 14, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/12 – 4/18

April 12, 2021
Volume 32 - Issue 5

Volume 32 – Issue 5

April 7, 2021
Coppell High School has made an effort to be more mindful of students and their mental health within the last two years. With hopes to increase awareness and assist learners with mental health, Coppell ISD works to improve its current approach through increased counseling, updated development sessions for staff and yearly surveys to measure progress.

Beyond the gradebook

April 6, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/5 – 4/11

April 5, 2021
Flower Mound’s Logan Hallman advances to third base against Coppell senior third baseman Reagan Stange on Friday at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls fell to the Jaguars, 4-0.

Tough losses against Flower Mound, Plano Senior teach Coppell lessons

March 29, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 3/29 – 4/4

March 29, 2021
Emotions were high as the Coppell Cowgirl’s lost their final game to the Prosper Eagles at the Mckinney ISD Stadium on Friday. Coppell lost the UIL Bi-District playoff, 2-0.

Season like no other ends in playoff defeat to undefeated Eagles

March 27, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak attempts to score against Lewisville defender Averi Culver at Buddy Echols Field on March 5. Coppell plays Prosper in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs tomorrow at McKinney ISD Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Communication is key: Coppell to play undefeated Prosper in bi-district playoffs

March 25, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 3/22 – 3/28

March 23, 2021
Coppell junior Haley Wenzel cradles against Keller at the Coppell Middle School North field on Thursday. Keller won, 17-16, despite Coppell’s second half surge.

Second half surge falls short for girls lacrosse

March 12, 2021
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Cole Ramirez sips on a cortado while talking to The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna at Golden Boy Coffee on Feb. 20. Ramirez has a niche for coffee and the power it has to bring people together by forming its own culture.

Ramirez brewing up thoughtfulness in local shops

March 10, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak attempts to score against Lewisville defense Averi Culver at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell won, 4-2.

Cowgirls pull away in second half for Senior Night victory

March 6, 2021
Coppell junior forward Renata Vargas and Plano senior midfielder Natalie Montanez seek possession at Buddy Echols Field on Monday. Coppell plays Lewisville on its Senior Night at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field tonight.

Girls soccer looks to end scoring slump on Senior Night

March 5, 2021
Coppell High School 2019 graduates Vinny Vicenzo, Shania Khan and Misuni Khamankar discuss upcoming projects in KCBY adviser Irma Kennedy's classroom on Oct. 19, 2018. KCBY was awarded the 2020 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Production Emmy for Best Newscast.

KCBY-TV takes home second Best Newscast Emmy Award

March 1, 2021
Coppell senior defensive midfielder Garret Greaves passes against Lewisville on Feb. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host Plano tonight and Marcus tomorrow, kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

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 practices at the CHS Indoor Facility on Dec. 7. Coppell hosts its annual Santa Slam tournament tomorrow at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the CHS Arena.

[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
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