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Neveah Jones

Neveah Jones, Staff Photographer

Neveah Jones is a senior and third-year staff photographer for The Sidekick. Neveah is involved in Student Council and National Honors Society. You can contact her at [email protected].

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The Sports Breakdown

[Video] The Sports Breakdown

Neveah Jones, Photographer
May 6, 2021
Coppell High School 2009 graduate Jim Pagels died on April 9 in Washington, D.C. in a bicycle accident. Pagels loved Dallas professional sports, senior shenanigans, playing varsity tennis and producing comedic segments for KCBY-TV.

[Photo] “Creative genius, master storyteller”: Pagels’ individuality lives on in stories after bicycling accident

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 29, 2021
Liberty McConnell collaborates with her fellow classmates and teachers to improve CHS9 during her time as historian. McConnell is the Student Council historian at CHS9.

[Photo] Liberty McConnell

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Gia Oswal is the CHS9 Student Council secretary for the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Gia Oswal

Manasa Mohan, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Parker Crane performs a rifle and flag routine for a Winter Guard International competition at the CHS Auditorium on March 10. Crane joined color guard the second semester of his senior year and is the only male on the team.

[Photo] Newcomer stands as only male on color guard (with video)

April 1, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Bain Carter carries to score at Lesley Field on Thursday. Coppell defeated Keller, 11-7.

[Video] Coppell lacrosse dominates second half for Senior Night win (with video)

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
Coppell senior small forward and Stanford commit Ryan Agarwal drives against Plano East freshman shooting guard Jon Tran at the CHS Arena on Feb. 2. Agarwal is one of many Coppell athletes who have verbally committed to collegiate athletics.

[Photo] Three-peat district champions recognized for All-District

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
Coppell senior infielder/pitcher Sam Rodman pitches at practice on March 3 at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys host Plano West tonight, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] An inseparable bond: Brothers on, off field

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
Coppell senior defender Collin Macdonald takes a free kick against Plano at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Hebron, 5-0.

[Photo] Two matches, two victories: Coppell ends two-match losing streak behind braces from Gast, Salvo

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
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[Photo] Dear High School Student: Ian VanderSchee

Neveah Jones, Photographer
February 10, 2021
Denton Creek Elementary fifth grade Coppell ISD Spelling Bee champion Sriya Gomatom made history as one of the first CISD winners from an elementary level. Gomatom will move onto the Dallas County Spelling Bee on Feb.19 at the Vonita White Administration Building Boardroom.

[Photo] Special girls advancing to Dallas County Spelling Bee

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Coppell junior guard Ryan Agarwal attempts a layup against Plano East junior guard Brandon Hardison at the CHS Arena on Feb. 3. Agarwal announced his commitment to Stanford University, his dream school, on March 16.

[Photo] Cowboys use halftime as a reset button that lead to victory

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
Coppell senior linebacker Tim O’Hearn was selected for the first team defense All-District 6-6A team.

[Photo] Glory to Cowboys chosen for all-district

February 1, 2021

Move over pumpkin spice (with video)

Neveah Jones and Kyah Jones
December 4, 2020

Video: Go serve or go home – Jasmine Durrant’s tennis practice

Neveah Jones, Photographer
November 5, 2020
Coppell assistant Blaine Barnett passes during pregame warmups before the Cowboys’ 42-35 victory against Sachse on Oct. 2 at Buddy Echols Field. In addition to coaching football, Barnett teaches special education at Coppell High School.

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Barnett setting example as father figure for student athletes

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
October 28, 2020
Coppell senior wide receiver/defensive back KJ Liggins removes his helmet on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell defeated Sachse, 42-35.

Cowboys win against Sachse in home opener

Neveah Jones, Photographer
October 9, 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.

[Photo] Cowgirls facing long-quarantined Hebron

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Coppell quarterback Ryan Walker passes against Sachse in Friday’s 42-35 victory over Sachse at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play at Highland Park on Friday night.

[Photo] Masked giant

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
The Coppell volleyball team huddles with coach Julie Price in the Coppell High School Arena on Sept. 25 against Prosper Rock Hill, who defeated the Cowgirls, 3-0. Coppell hosts Plano East at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in District 6-6A play.

[Photo] Coppell to play Plano East after slow start to district play

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Coppell senior cornerback Canon Peters, senior outside linebacker Tim O’Hearn, junior linebacker Braydon Watson (back), senior safety Zach Stricker and junior outside linebacker Jack McAdams celebrate Stricker’s touchdown from a 45-yard interception return on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell defeated Sachse, 42-35.

[Photo] Home opener ends in victory against Sachse

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2020
Coppell junior right-side hitter Abigail Hendricks and sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler celebrate in the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell defeated Prosper Rock Hill, 25-23, 25-18, 25-11.

Cowgirls call to victory against Prosper Rock Hill

Neveah Jones, Photographer
September 28, 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.

[Photo] Cowgirls find rhythm to finish off preseason

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
The Coppell football team runs out after halftime against Allen on Sept. 13, 2019. The Cowboys face Mesquite tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at E.H. Hanby Stadium for their first game of the season.

[Photo] First game signals football season of change

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020
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[Photo] Coppell Serves making most of North Texas Giving Day

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] Mature cheer team bringing competitive edge

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports editor
September 14, 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.

[Photo] NBA players’ boycott resonating through Coppell

Anjali Krishna, Co-sports Editor
September 1, 2020
Coppell freshman forward Nic Radicic dodges Irving Nimitz on Feb. 18 at Buddy Echols Field. Radicic is one of 13 Cowboys selected for a District 6-6A award.

[Photo] Individual district awards offer closure for unfinished boys soccer season

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
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[Photo] Taking fashion to the field: A ranking of Coppell jerseys

Lilly Gorman, Photographer
May 13, 2020
Looking back on unique soccer season (part 2)

Looking back on unique soccer season (part 2)

Anika Arutla, Mari Pletta, Sally Parampottil, Tracy Tran, and Neveah Jones
May 5, 2020
Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Anika Arutla, Charlotte Vanyo, Sally Parampottil, Mari Pletta, Tracy Tran, and Neveah Jones
May 5, 2020

Video: Athletes “working in” due to COVID-19

Neveah Jones, Photographer
April 23, 2020
Coppell High School junior Harmony Charles models for The Dragonfly Agency in Dallas. Charles has been modeling since January 2019 while balancing school. Photo illustration by Harmony Charles and Neveah Jones

[Photo] Charles exemplifying culture, curves through modeling

Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
April 11, 2020
Coppell senior Caroline Dunn throws in against Irving at Buddy Echols Field last night. The Cowgirls defeated the Tigers, 10-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls leave Irving scoreless in blowout

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
March 7, 2020
Coppell coach James Balcom watches the action at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 23 against MacArthur. Balcom has been coaching the Coppell boys soccer team for nine years and teaches world geography at CHS9.

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Balcom leading team to turnaround, passing love of sports to family

Angela Yuan, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Coppell sophomore pitcher Rhyan Pogue pitches last season at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. Coppell plays Midlothian at 7 p.m. at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex.

[Photo] Softball gearing up for Midlothian before Coppell & Marcus tournament

Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
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[Photo] Video: Coppell defeats MacArthur

Kyah Jones, Staff Photographer
March 2, 2020
Black History Month inspires athletes

Black History Month inspires athletes

Neveah Jones, Photographer
February 28, 2020
The Coppell soccer team huddles at Buddy Echols Field on Friday against MacArthur. Cowboys defeated the Cardinals, 2-1.

Coppell defeats MacArthur in close match

Neveah Jones
February 26, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell sophomore Anekah Kelley was elected DECA state District 11 president for the 2020-21 school year. Kelley is the third consecutive NTH@C student who is a district officer.

[Photo] Passing the torch

Anvitha Reddy, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Coppell freshman midfielder Nicolas Radicic heads upfield at Buddy Echols Field on Friday against MacArthur. Coppell defeated the Cardinals, 2-1.

[Photo] Boys soccer puts end to winless streak, looks to redeem itself in second half of district season 

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 23, 2020

[Video] The Sportlight: Norris holding hockey family tradition (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 17, 2020
Coppell High School AP World History teacher Tim Dixon discusses the do’s and don’ts for a thesis statement during his second period AP World History class on Thursday. Dixon previously served in the military and as a wrestling coach and was named The Sidekick’s February teacher of the issue.

[Photo] February Teacher of the Issue: Dixon chalking it up to experience

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
February 15, 2020
Coppell freshman guard Jules LaMendola brings the ball upcourt in the CHS Arena on Friday against Marcus. LaMendola is on the varsity team and is back on the court after suffering an injury in November. Photo by Neveah Jones.

[Photo] LaMendola perseveres through injury, excels as freshman on varsity

Avani Kashyap, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Coppell High School sophomore Caitlynn Hargrove performs “Sebben Crudele” by Antonio Caldara in Bona Coogle’s sixth period choir class on Thursday. Choir is having recitals for practice to prepare them for competitions.

[Photo] On the Spot: Choir using classroom recitals for contest preparation (with video)

Rithik Chennupati, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
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