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Meer Mahfuz

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer

Meer is a senior staff writer for The Sidekick. During his free time, Meer enjoys watching sports and listening to music. You can contact him at [email protected] and you can follow him on Twitter @meer_mahfuz.

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Southlake Carroll senior courtesy runner Brady Miller slides to score Carroll’s second run in Game 1 of the Class 6A Region I semifinals at Dallas Baptist University’s Horner Ballpark on Thursday. Carroll swept the series, winning Game 1, 4--0, and Game 2, 6-0, on Friday night.

Proksch, Herring lead Dragons to shutout sweep of Cowboys

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 28, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Prosper at Little Elm on May 20. The Cowboys play Southlake Carroll in a best-of-three Class 6A Region I semifinals series, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Game 1, Friday at 7:30 p.m, for Game 2 and the potential Game 3 is on Saturday at 12 p.m..; all games are at Dallas Baptist University.

Coppell to face Dragons’ elite pitching duo in regional semifinals

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Coppell senior catcher Walker Polk is given the Cowboy hat after his solo-homer in the sixth inning against Prosper in Game 1 of the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals on Thursday at Little Elm. The Cowboys defeated Prosper in dramatic fashion after taking Game 1, 7-4, falling in Game 2, 12-1, and rallying to win Game 3, 3-2.

Cowboys secure spot in fourth round in dramatic fashion

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Dallas Jesuit at Jesuit’s Wright Field on May 13. The Cowboys play Prosper in a best-of-three Class 6A Region I quarterfinals series, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Game 1, Friday at 7:30 p.m, for Game 2 and the potential Game 3 is on Saturday at 1 p.m.; all games are at Little Elm.

Coppell to play in ‘highly competitive’ regional quarterfinals against Prosper

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Coppell senior right fielder Will Boylan slides to score the second run in the bottom of the second against Dallas Jesuit on Thursday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex in Game 1 of the Class 6A Region I area playoffs. The Cowboys defeated Jesuit, 5-2, in Game 1 and 4-1, in Game 2 of the playoff series on Friday in Dallas.

Polk, Russell star as Cowboys sweep Jesuit in area playoffs

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 14, 2022
Coppell senior Andrew Nester hits a hard ground ball to third base against McKinney Boyd at Boyd on May 6. The Cowboys play Dallas Jesuit in the Class 6A Region I area playoffs, hosting the Rangers on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Game 1, traveling to Jesuit on Friday at 7:30 p.m, for Game 2 and the potential Game 3 is on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Kelly Field in Carrollton.

Coppell to play in ‘electric’ area round rematch against Dallas Jesuit

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Coppell senior third baseman Walker Polk slides to score the game-run trying in the top of the first against McKinney Boyd on Friday at Boyd in Game 1 of the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs. The Cowboys defeated Boyd, 3-2, in both games of the playoff series.

Boylan carriers Cowboys to sweep of Boyd in bi-district

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
Coppell junior shortstop TJ Pompey fields an infield hit against Flower Mound Marcus at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 30. The Cowboys play McKinney Boyd in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs, traveling to the Broncos on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Game 1, hosting on Saturday at 12:30 p.m, for Game 2 and the potential Game 3 would immediately follow Game 2.

No. 4 Coppell looking for hot playoff start against Boyd

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Coppell girls soccer coach Fleur Benatar leads the team through dribbling drills in CHS Fieldhouse on Jan 27. Benatar is moving to University of Houston to be the women's soccer assistant after one year at Coppell.

Dream opportunity

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Coppell senior center fielder Carter Fields slides to score the Cowboy’s sixth run against Marcus on Saturday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell defeated the Marauders, 9-6, in a tiebreaker game to clinch the first seed in District 6-6A.

‘Best game of the year’

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 1, 2022
Coppell sophomore utility runner comforts senior pitcher Kat Miller on Friday at Allen. Coppell was defeated by Allen in its home playoff debut, 3-1, and was swept by Allen after losing, 9-4, in Game 2 of the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff series.

Cowgirls’ stellar season ends in bi-district sweep by Allen

Anjali Krishna and Meer Mahfuz
May 1, 2022
Coppell junior courtesy runner Matthew Williams slides home for the Cowboys’ game tying run against Flower Mound in the bottom of the fourth inning last night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 3-2, behind a walk-off single from senior pitcher Andrew Nester to clinch the Co-District 6-6A Championship.

Championship season begins

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Plano East at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 19. The Cowboys play Flower Mound on Friday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex with first pitch at 7:30 in a crucial, district-championship deciding game.

No bigger stakes: Cowboys’ district championship on line against Flower Mound

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Coppell senior center fielder Adrianna Erichsen bats against Flower Mound at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 22. The Cowgirls play Allen in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs, hosting on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. for game one, traveling to the Eagles on Friday at 7:15 p.m. for game two. and traveling to the Eagles on Saturday at 1 p.m. for a potential game three.

Enthused Cowgirls to face Allen in bi-district playoffs

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
‘They have to face me’

‘They have to face me’

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Plano East last night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys shut out the Panthers, 3-0, behind nine strikeouts from junior pitcher TJ Pompey.

Pompey’s nine strikeouts allows Cowboys to scratch across Plano East test

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
Coppell senior Landry Fee pitches against Rockwall on Saturday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys host Plano East at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

Cowboys hoping for hot at-bats against Plano East

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Coppell senior first baseman Walker Polk forces out Rockwall on Saturday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Yellowjackets beat the Cowboys, 4-0.

Cowboys slump offensively, fall against Rockwall

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 16, 2022
Coppell senior third baseman Walker Polk bats against Lewisville on Wednesday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Fighting Farmers, 3-0, behind some fortune in the bottom of the sixth.

Cowboys scratch runs to narrow victory over Lewisville

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Hebron on April 5 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Pompey is one of the pitchers in the Cowboy quartet carrying Coppell through its quest for a district, regional and state championship.

Fourth inning uproar lifts Cowboys past Hebron

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Coppell senior designated hitter Landry Fee bats against Flower Mound Marcus last night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Fee hit a walk-off RBI single on a line drive to center field as the Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 3-2, in 12 innings.

Fee downs Marcus with walk-off RBI single in 12th inning

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 2, 2022
Coppell ISD Athletic Director Kit Pehl has initiated several changes in his first three years as athletic director to set the stage for the future of Coppell athletics. Pehl’s vision of a harmonious athletic department as well as a prioritization of winning and growing student athletes has prompted several coaching changes and there remains a continual drive for growth, improvement and excellence within Coppell Athletics.

Out with the old, in with the new

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Coppell senior pitcher Landry Fee pitches against Frisco Memorial at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on March 4. The Cowboys host Flower Mound Marcus tomorrow with first pitch at 7:30.

Cowboys return home for rivalry showdown against Marcus

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Coppell junior kicker Nic Radicic kicks an extra point against Sachse on Aug. 27 at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland. Radicic and Coppell junior double back Braxton Myers have been selected to play in the All-American Bowl on Jan. 7, 2023 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

[Photo] Only one call away

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 24, 2022
The hirings of Coppell’s faculty athletics liaison Dr. Roxanne Long, Wichita Falls Hirschi football coach Antonio Wiley and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (Virginia) coach Robyn Ross were announced today by Coppell ISD. All three hires are highly-qualified and experienced athletic leaders that will mark a new athletic era at Coppell.

Coppell athletics welcome three marquee hires to begin new athletic era

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Coppell sophomore guard Ella Spiller eyes the South Grand Prairie basket late in the fourth quarter last night at Ranchview. The Warriors defeated the Cowgirls, 56-49, in the Class 6A Region 1 regional quarterfinals.

Cowgirls end historic season in chaotic round three loss to South Grand Prairie

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Coppell senior forward India Howard shoots a contested layup against Allen in a Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff game at Prosper Rock Hill last night. The Cowgirls defeated Allen in dominating fashion, 63-39.

Birthday display: Cowgirls gift Murphy dominant bi-district victory

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola shoots against Plano East at CHS Arena on Feb. 7. The Cowgirls will play their Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs against Allen tonight at Prosper Rock Hill, with tipoff at 7 p.m.

No. 4 Cowgirls to face Allen in bi-district matchup

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced the 2022-24 reclassification and realignment on Thursday. Coppell’s football, volleyball and basketball teams will remain with Lewisville, Flower Mound, Marcus, Hebron, Plano, Plano West and Plano East for the next two years in District 6-6A.

Familiar foes in Coppell’s 2022-24 district realignment

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
Coppell assistant head coach Karl Pointer calls a defensive scheme against Highland Park at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 10. Pointer, also the head track coach, was named the Judson ISD athletic director on Jan. 24.

Pointer moving on to become Judson ISD Athletic Director

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Coppell senior guard James Stevens shoots against Plano West at CHS Arena last night. The Cowboys defeated the Wolves, 54-24.

Cowboys cruise to 30-point victory over Wolves

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 22, 2022
Texas Association of Sports Officials referees Carmichael Willaim and David Leiva talk prior to kickoff between Coppell and San Antonio Reagan at Buddy Echols Field on Jan. 7. Due to a shortage of referees, many matches are only being officiated in duals instead of the typical trios.

Culture of referee abuse, pandemic plaguing soccer through referee shortage

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
Coppell senior guard Naz Brown drives against Plano East on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowboys fell to the Panthers, 54-45.

Short-handed Cowboys sluggish early, unable to overcome deficit in loss to Panthers

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
Coppell senior guard Devank Rane calls a play against Lewisville on Friday at CHS Arena. Coppell defeated Lewisville, 69-49.

Cowboys set tone early, defeat Farmers in absence of Agarwal

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 9, 2022
Coppell freshman guard Landry Sherrer watches as Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola dribbles down court at CHS Arena on Dec.17. The Cowgirls are in the midst of a season for the history books while the Cowboys have completed a tough non-district schedule to hone in for district play.

Unprecedented Cowgirls thrive in 2021, Cowboys solidify team identity against state-ranked competition

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 5, 2022
Coppell coach Mike DeWitt addresses his team after a 28-13 loss to Highland Park on Sept. 10 at Buddy Echols Field. DeWitt announced Monday that he’ll resign from his position as boys athletic coordinator and head football coach at the end of the school year.

DeWitt resigns as Coppell football coach

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
December 14, 2021
Many Coppell sports are required to share practice space with each other on a regular basis, which leads to frustration among athletes. The Sidekick staff writer Meer Mahfuz thinks each sport should have their own facility for practice and competition.

Give all athletes what they need

Meer Mahfuz and Nandini Muresh
December 9, 2021
Coppell senior guard Devank Rane drives against Dallas Woodrow Wilson during the fourth quarter at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 70-65.

Cowboys overcome inconsistency, slow start to defeat Wildcats

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Coppell sophomore shooting guard Ella Spiller shoots against Richardson Pearce at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls beat the Mustangs, 60-31, to advance to and win the Coppell Tipoff Classic against Royse City, 64-44 .

Cowgirls win Coppell Tipoff Classic, Cowboys fall to Irving MacArthur

Anjali Krishna, Meer Mahfuz, and Shrayes Gunna
November 20, 2021
Coppell senior forward Ryan Agarwal passes against Amarillo in Coppell Large Gym yesterday. The Cowboys and Cowgirls went undefeated on the first day of the Coppell Tipoff Classic, a 20-team tournament.

Cowboys starts strong on first day of Coppell Tipoff Classic

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Coppell senior wing Ryan Agarwal scores a layup against Vertical Academy on Nov. 12 at CHS Arena. The Cowboys and Cowgirls host the Coppell Tipoff Classic, a 20-team tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at CHS Arena and Coppell Large Gym.

Coppell plays five games in three days as part of Coppell tipoff classic

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Coppell senior guard Parker Clark is fouled by Vertical Academy junior forward Tim Hall Jr. as he goes for a layup on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowboys fell to Vertical Academy, 73-65.

Cowboys come up short in nationally televised loss to Vertical Academy

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 14, 2021
Eleven athletes across seven different sports signed national letters of intent yesterday at the CHS Arena. Yesterday marked National Signing Day where many athletes sign to their respective schools to play collegiate sports.

11 athletes sign during Fall National Signing Day

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Coppell senior small forward Ryan Agarwal headlines the Coppell boys basketball team’s game against Vertical Academy in The Battle on Friday at the Coppell High School Arena at 4 p.m. The clash is the season opener for the Cowboys.

Open the gates

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Coppell junior wide receiver Zack Darkoch avoids being tackled by Flower Mound senior cornerback Caleb Green last night at Neil E. Wilson Stadium. The Cowboys fell to the Jaguars, 45-21.

Down the rabbit hole

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 6, 2021
Plano East senior linebacker Kay Oliver tackles Coppell senior running back Dylan Nelson at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 29. The Cowboys play Flower Mound in a must-win or go home clash at Neil E. Wilson Stadium on Friday, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Win or go home

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Plano East senior defensive lineman Cedric Diggs chases Coppell junior quarterback Jack Fishpaw last night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Panthers, 27-21.

First half enough for Coppell to get over the line against Plano East

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 30, 2021
Coppell junior running back Blake Robbins blocks against Lewisville at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 22. The Cowboys play their home finale against Plano East at Buddy Echols Field on Friday, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Cowboys return for must-win home finale against Panthers

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Coppell senior small forward Ryan Agarwal headlines for the Cowboys in The Battle on Nov. 12 at the Coppell High School Arena. The Battle will feature some of the top prospects in the nation and highlights basketball programs from across the nation.

Gold Level Sports & Entertainment’s The Battle Basketball Showcase coming to Coppell in November

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
Lewisville senior linebacker Cole Irick tackles Coppell senior quarterback Landry Fee Friday night at Max Goldsmith Stadium. The Cowboys fell to the Fighting Farmers, 38-15.

Coppell swept aside by state-ranked Lewisville

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 24, 2021
Coppell safeties coach Karl Pointer coaches Coppell freshman safety Weston Polk on defensive scheme against Highland Park on Sept. 19 at Buddy Echols Field. Polk decided, at 10 years old, that he would forgo baseball and has become a cornerstone in the Cowboys’ defense since promotion to varsity.

Like father like family: Polk last in line, finding his own way in undying tradition

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 23, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback Jack Fishpaw passes against Hebron at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 15. The Cowboys travel to Max Goldsmith Stadium and take on state-ranked Lewisville on Friday, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Head of the Beast: Coppell takes on state-ranked Lewisville with season winding down

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Coppell sophomore wide receiver Luca Grolosi muffs a punt return against Hebron at Buddy Echols Field last night. The Cowboys fell to the Hawks, 34-12.

Offense sputters as Coppell takes second district loss

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 16, 2021
Coppell junior linebacker Ike Odimegwu lunges for Marcus senior running back Gabe Espinoza at Marauder Stadium on Oct. 8. The Cowboys host Hebron at Buddy Echols Field on Friday at 7 p.m.

Coppell takes on undefeated Hebron, to rebound from first district loss

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
Coppell junior wide receiver Carter Kincaid dodges Marcus junior defensive back Chance Sautter at Marauder Stadium last night. The Cowboys fell to the Marauders, 39-37, in double overtime.

Coppell falls in 2OT in heartbreaking fashion, suffers first district loss

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 9, 2021
Coppell senior defensive back Miles Hardy tackles Plano West senior wide receiver Cristian Baul at John Clark Stadium on Oct.1. The Cowboys travel to Marauder Stadium to play Marcus tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Coppell faces area’s second ranked offense in pivotal District 6-6A clash

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Coppell freshman long snapper Brodie Scoggins practices long snaps before the Cowboys take the field against Plano West on Oct. 1 at John Clark Stadium in Plano. Scoggins was called up to the varsity team in District 6-6A play after Coppell senior linebacker Jake Roemer injured his thumb.

Football’s freshest asset

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Coppell freshman free safety Weston Polk tackles Plano West senior wide receiver Resse Gunby at John Clark Stadium Oct.1 . Polk decided, at ten years old, that he would forgo baseball and has become a cornerstone in the Cowboys’ defense since promotion to varsity.

Coppell cruises to victory over Wolverines

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
October 2, 2021
Major Obstacle: Football to face Plano West’s area-ranked running back in district play

Major Obstacle: Football to face Plano West’s area-ranked running back in district play

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback rushes in for a touchdown during the first quarter against Plano at Buddy Echols Field last night. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 35-13, in their first District 6-6A clash.

Coppell starts strong, never looks back in homecoming victory over Wildcats

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 25, 2021
Coppell junior running back Blake Robbins evades Highland Park senior defensive lineman Jack Curtis at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 10. The Cowboys host Plano at Buddy Echols Field on Friday to kick off district play at 7 p.m.

Football kicks off district play with homecoming game against Wildcats

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
Highland Park senior defensive lineman Jack Curtis tackles Coppell junior running back Blake Robbins at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys fell to the Scots, 28-13, in their nondistrict finale.

5A power takes down Cowboys in nondistrict finale

Meer Mahfuz and Nandini Paidesetty
September 17, 2021
The Coppell student section cheers on the Cowboys as they take the field against Highland Park at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Friday’s nondistrict finale loss to Highland Park marked the annual powder game for the Coppell student section.

Student section celebrates annual powder game despite loss to Highland Park

Meer Mahfuz and Nandini Paidesetty
September 17, 2021
Texas A&M deep snapper Connor Choate runs the flag for the Aggies against Kent State on Sept. 4 at Kyle Field. Choate, a Coppell High School 2017 graduate, was named as the 12th Man for this year on Aug. 28.

Former Cowboy to Aggie legend: Choate goes down in history after being named 12th Man

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
Coppell junior setter Taylor Young serves against Marcus at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls fell to the Marauders, 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 25-21, 30-28).

Coppell falls to Marcus after dropping first two sets

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
Coppell High School senior Ashely Kim sketches for her sculpture project for IB Visual Arts II in E105 on Sept. 13. Kim, who is the President of the National Art Honor Society, wants to become an architect in her future.

[Photo] Student of the week: Kim imprinting in current leadership roles for future aspirations

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor
September 14, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback throws it away to escape defensive pressure from Highland Park senior defensive lineman Jack Curtis on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell fell to Highland Park, 28-13, in its last nondistrict game.

Class 5A power too much for Cowboys in nondistrict finale

Meer Mahfuz and Olivia Cooper
September 11, 2021
Coppell senior defensive lineman Carlos Maldonado defends against Plano Prestonwood Christian Academy in the third quarter on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host Highland Park in the final nondistrict game tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Cowboys to take revenge against Highland Park in final nondistrict game

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
Coppell senior outside hitter Haley Holz goes for a kill in the fourth set against Keller in the CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls lost, 3-2 (25-23, 25-20, 29-27, 25-20, 15-0), in their final preseason match.

Cowgirls lose heartbreaker in last preseason tune up

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Coppell senior running back Dylan Nelson takes a 39-yard fake punt on fourth and 1 against Prestonwood Christian Academy during the third quarter at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Lions defeated the Cowboys, 55-41.

Lions claw Cowboys on home territory

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 4, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback Jack Fishpaw looks for an open man downfield against Sachse on Aug. 27 at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland. The Cowboys host Prestonwood Christian Academy on Friday at Buddy Echols Field for their home opener, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Cowboys take on private school Prestonwood in home opener

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 2, 2021
Coppell senior middle blocker Aley Clent tips against Euless Trinity in the CHS Arena on Tuesday. As Coppell middle school volleyball players watched, the Cowgirls swept the Trojans, 25-11, 25-21, 25-10.

Cowgirls sweep Trojans in front of program’s future

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
Coppell ISD Board of Trustees listens to CISD residents speak about their support or disapproval of a proposed mask mandate in the Vonita White Administration Building on Monday. The board approved Trustee Manish Sethi’s motion to pass a mandatory mask mandate while indoors on all CISD facilities with a 6-0 count.

CISD Trustees approve temporary mask mandate for September

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
Coppell junior kicker Nic Radicic kicks an extra point after Coppell senior wide receiver Dylan Nelson’s 56-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Mustangs, 42-28, in their season opener.

Coppell corrals Mustangs behind huge games from Nelson, Fishpaw

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
Coppell coach Michael DeWitt instructs the defensive backs during a footwork drill on Aug. 10 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Sachse tomorrow night at 7 p.m. for their season opener at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland.

[Photo] A fresh start

Torie Peck, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Coppell junior courtesy runner Carter Fields returns to first base in a rundown, scoring senior right fielder Will Rodman in the process against Keller yesterday at Denton Guyer. The Cowboys lost the decisive Game 3 on Saturday, 7-1, and ended their season as Class 6A Region I semifinalists after losing Game 1 on Thursday, 5-2, and winning Game 2 on Friday, 6-5.

Tale of Two Tides: Baseball bows out in regional semis after thrilling series loss to Keller

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
Coppell senior reliever Will Boylan pitches against Prosper in the Class 6A Region I regional quarterfinals at Lake Dallas High School on May 21. Boylan is one of the pitchers in the Cowboy quartet carrying Coppell through its quest for a district, regional and state championship.

Baseball facing No. 2 state-ranked Keller in regional semifinals

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
Coppell celebrates in front of the Coppell High School student section after sophomore second baseman Tanner Sever’s walk-off RBI single against Prosper in the bottom of seventh at Lake Dallas High School on Friday. Coppell swept Prosper, 3-2 on Thursday and 1-0 on Friday, in the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals.

Walk-off RBI single lifts Cowboys to gritty series sweep over Prosper

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2021
Coppell senior right fielder Will Rodman slides onto third base against Dallas Jesuit on May 14 at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys face Prosper in the Class 6A Region I Regional Quarterfinals best-of-three series with Game 1 tomorrow at 7:30 p.m, Game 2 on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Game 3, if necessary, on Saturday at 1 p.m. with all games being played at Lake Dallas High School.

Baseball to avenge preseason tournament loss in round 3 series against Prosper

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Coppell senior first baseman David Jeon awaits a throw from Jesuit yesterday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell beat Jesuit at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, 7-4, in Game 2 yesterday and, 2-0, at Jesuit on Thursday to advance to the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals.

Cowboys ride clutch pitching to sweep state-ranked Jesuit

Torie Peck and Meer Mahfuz
May 15, 2021
Canned food items are required for entry to the movie night hosted by the Coppell High School Earth and space science sixth period class on Friday in the CHS parking lot. This year, each astronomy and earth and space class at CHS organized a community project focused on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals pushing astronomy, ESS to think locally

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
Coppell senior midfielders Bain Carter, Tyler Wendel and Jacob Dashner embrace after fulltime is called in the 2021 THSLL State Championship on Sunday at George Turner Stadium in Humble. Coppell became the THSLL Class A State Champions after defeating Dallas St. Mark’s, 10-8, and Vandergrift, 5-4, in the Class A State Championships on Saturday, at Kingwood High School, and Sunday, at George Turner Stadium.

Lacrosse becomes state champion after defeating Vandergrift in a physically heated, low-scoring affair

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 11, 2021
Coppell senior first baseman David Jeon and the Cowboys celebrate his run at Denton Guyer yesterday. Coppell beat Guyer at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, 2-0, in Game 1 on Thursday and, 8-4, in Game 2 at Guyer last night to advance to the Class 6A Region I area playoffs.

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

Torie Peck and Meer Mahfuz
May 9, 2021
Coppell senior and Baylor commit Walker Polk slides after attempting a steal against Lewisville at Cowboys Field on April 13 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Polk is one of many Coppell athletes who have verbally committed to collegiate athletics.

Baseball takes on Guyer in 16th consecutive playoff appearance

Torie Peck and Meer Mahfuz
May 5, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Jacob Dashner and senior forward Dylan Colon celebrate a goal against Houston Strake Jesuit during the Class A Super Regionals at the Allen High School Track and Field Stadium on Sunday. Coppell defeated Strake Jesuit, 13-5, and is moving on to the Class A Championships, playing St. Marks in Houston next Saturday at Kingwood High School, with faceoff at 2:30 p.m.

End of second quarter flurry propels lacrosse past Strake Jesuit into state championship round

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
Coppell senior midfielders Bain Carter and Canon Peters defend against Episcopal School of Dallas senior midfielder Reed Landin at Lesley Field on April 21. The Cowboys will host the second game of the THSLL Class A 2021 Championship at the Allen High School Track and Field Stadium against the winner of Houston Strake Jesuit and Cy Woods on Sunday, with faceoff at 1 p.m.

Lax advances to second round after Round Rock forfeits super regional over COVID-19 concerns

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Coppell junior Taylor Ingle sticks her landing on her uneven bar routine on Saturday at the Texas Dreams Gym. Ingle and her Texas Dream Level 10 counterparts advanced into the Level 10 National Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. on May 14-16 after placing in the top seven at the regional meet in Lubbock on April 15-16.

Gymnastics places first at state, advances three Coppell girls to nationals

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
On Monday, Coppell ISD held a board meeting covering topics including 2021-22 enrollment projections and budget process, Strategic Design and parents proposing the removal of the mask mandate. The Sidekick’s Meer Mahfuz goes into detail about these and more in the meeting.

Board meeting dominated by three topics: enrollment, strategic design and budget

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
The Coppell hockey team celebrates after defeating Denton County, 6-5, in double OT to win the 2A state championship on April 18 in the Mansfield Children’s Heath StarCenter. In a rematch of the 2020 Division 2A state championship, the Cowboys victory over the Spartans secured back-to-back state championships.

Shakesby retires as hockey overcomes vengeful Spartans to win state championship in sensational double OT comeback

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
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