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Ava Johnson

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor

Ava is a junior staff writer for The Sidekick. If she’s not working on a piece, you can find her reading, spending time with loved ones, or listening to music. You can contact her at [email protected], or through Instagram at @heylolitsava.

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Coppell senior wide receiver Baron Tipton rushes past Keller Timber Creek junior wide receiver Antwan Bridges on Sept. 8 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys face Plano West tomorrow at 7 p.m. at John Clark Stadium in their first District 6-6A game of the season. Ava Johnson

[Photo] Cowboys seek to stifle Plano West quarterback in district opener

September 21, 2023
Coppell senior cross country runner Henry Henze sprints at Buddy Echols Field during morning practice on Thursday. Cross country girls had their best performance this season at Northwest Invite on Saturday.

[Photo] Cross country girls record season’s best finish at Northwest Invite

September 15, 2023
Coppell tennis coach Alyssa Noonan instructs JV1 tennis players during morning practice on Aug. 29 at CHS Tennis Center. Noonan’s history with tennis influences her coaching style as she implements new ideas during her first year in the Coppell tennis program.

Noonan navigating tennis program into new era

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
September 12, 2023
Coppell junior quarterback Edward Griffin drops back to pass the ball against South Grand Prairie at Gopher-Warrior Bowl on Friday. Coppell defeated the Warriors, 44-34.

‘Great day to be a Cowboy’

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
September 2, 2023
The Coppell football team revisits its defensive strategy after a close game with Sachse in hopes of extending its winning streak to tomorrow’s game against South Grand Prairie. The Cowboys face the Warriors tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Gopher-Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie.

Cowboys solidify defensive line, preparing for battle against Warriors

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
August 31, 2023
Coppell junior quarterback Edward Griffin locates one of his receivers during the Coppell Red and Black scrimmage. After preparing for weeks, the Coppell football team faces Sachse tonight at Buddy Echols Field at 8 p.m. for the season opener.

Cowboys hope to bring the heat against Mustangs in opener

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
August 25, 2023
Coppell senior libero Kathryn McDonald digs in the back row on Aug. 5 at CHS Arena during a scrimmage against Highland Park. The Coppell volleyball team faces Royse City tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the first home preseason game.

Cowgirls to face Royse City for first home preseason match

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
August 22, 2023
The Coppell girls basketball team plays at Coppell High School Arena. Staff writer Ava Johnson reports the systematic and cyclical issues behind the disparities in womens’ sports and journalism.

Separate playing fields: The systematic gender stigma in sports

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell senior Sky Schuller won gold at the Class 6A State Track and Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on Saturday. She was the only competitor to clear 13 feet, 6 inches, solidifying her first place win.

Schuller reaching new heights, making Coppell history in pole vault

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Coppell senior pitcher Brandon Wenzel pitches against Little Elm on Saturday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell defeated Little Elm, 4-1.

Cowboys strikeout Lobos on Senior Day

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Coppell senior midfield Carson Boutte and Coppell freshman Duncan Ross chase Frisco senior midfield Harrison Montgomery for possession while Coppell freshman Jack Behr blocks. The Coppell boys lacrosse team defeated Frisco, 9-2, at Lesley field on Tuesday.

Cowboys defeat Black Bears on Senior Night

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: April 11

The Sidekick Crossword: April 11

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Coppell sophomore attack Edward Griffin looks to score against Southlake Carroll senior goalie Zane Mammoser. The Coppell boys lacrosse team fell to Southlake on Friday night, 9-7.

Dragons deliver defeat to Cowboys

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
The Coppell girls basketball team receives a trophy and medals for being Class 6A semifinalists at Alamodome at San Antonio on Friday. Coppell narrowly fell to Northside Clark, 49-48, in the Class 6A semifinals on a last second 3-pointer by Clark’s Natalie Huff.

“The game just went two seconds too long”

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Plugging in... Cowgirls making history with first state tournament berth

Plugging in… Cowgirls making history with first state tournament berth

Angelina Liu and Ava Johnson
March 3, 2023
Coppell junior defender Berlynn Engelhardt blocks Lovejoy offense at Coppell Middle School North field on Feb. 28. Lovejoy defeated Coppell, 18-13.

Cowgirls fall to Leopards in first home game

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Coppell senior guard Macey Mercer and senior guard Jules LaMendola celebrate after winning against Little Elm at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center in Fort Worth on Saturday. Coppell defeated Little Elm, 51-47, to advance to its first state tournament. Coppell plays Northside Clark in the Class 6A semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday at Alamodome in San Antonio.

State bound: Cowgirls saddle up for first state tournament in program history

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Coppell junior guard Ella Spiller celebrates after the Cowgirls defeated South Grand Prairie at Irving MacArthur on Tuesday. Coppell defeated South Grand Prairie, 43-39, to advance to the Region I semifinals against Southlake Carroll on Friday at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center in Fort Worth.

Cowgirls make history wrangling Warriors in regional quarterfinals

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Coppell senior forward Jules LaMendola holds the Class 6A Region I area championship trophy at Euless Trinity on Thursday. Coppell defeated Highland Park to become 6A Area Champions, 54-41.

Cowgirls corral Scots in second round of playoffs

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Coppell girls basketball celebrates its win against Allen at Creekview High School on Monday. Coppell defeated Allen in overtime, 41-38. Photo by Olivia Short.

Working overtime: Cowgirls clip Eagles in bi-district playoff thriller

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
Coppell ISD has implemented changes to the way the class of 2025 and beyond are being ranked. In the future only core classes and variations of them will count towards a student’s class ranking in hopes of reducing competitiveness. Graphic by Ava Johnson.

District implements ranking changes in an effort to ease academic stress

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Coppell High School Algebra II teacher Hanna Treece leads her eighth period class through bell-ringer warm-up questions on Nov. 17. Treece believes the important part of teaching is getting to know students outside of the classroom and she spends time creating personal connections with each individual. Photo by Nandini Muresh.

Treece cultivating learning as confidant to students

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Coppell High School senior guard Macey Mercer makes a free throw against Byron Nelson at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Bobcats, 72-53.

[Photo] Sherrer, Lamendola shows out against Byron Nelson

December 1, 2022
Coppell senior guard Jules Lamendola looks to make a pass against Cedar Hill at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Longhorns, 52-44. Photo by Aliya Zakir.

Cowgirls make statement by defeating state-ranked Cedar Hill

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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Aaron Montes

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Meet the leaders of the new CHS9 Student Council Executive Board

Meet the leaders of the new CHS9 Student Council Executive Board

Sahith Mocharla, Deepali Kanchanavally, and Ava Johnson
November 16, 2022
New Tech High @ Coppell physics students demonstrate the abilities of their trebuchets during the Punkin’ Chunkin’ event at the NTH@C Fall Festival on Thursday. The annual Fall Festival is held to celebrate Halloween and raise funds for a selected charity; this years pick is SafeHaven.

Gourdan Ramsay unofficially breaks New Tech’s pumpkin launching record

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
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