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Olivia Short

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor

Olivia is a senior and it is her second year on The Sidekick. You can find her listening to music, thrifting, or binge watching tv shows and movies. If you would like to contact her, email her at [email protected]

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Take it or Beave it: a review on Bucees

Take it or “Beave” it: a review on Bucees

Olivia Short, Angelina Liu, and Josh Campbell
May 19, 2023
Joshua Campbell

Joshua Campbell

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
May 18, 2023
Title IX Trail Blazers encourage students to pursue excellence

[Video] Title IX Trail Blazers encourage students to pursue excellence

April 20, 2023
Former WBL player and recognized ball handler Tanya Criever spins two basketballs during her Spin-tacular Basketball Show at Town Center Elementary School on March 30. Criever visited Town Center Elementary with the nonprofit organization Legends of the Ball consisting of members of the first womens professional basketball league. Photo by Olivia Short.

Title IX Trail Blazers empower students at Town Center

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
April 20, 2023
Coppell girls basketball celebrates its win against Allen at Creekview High School on Monday. Coppell defeated Allen in overtime, 41-38.

[Photo] The road to state

March 31, 2023
Coppell sophomore pitcher Kayla Shannon pitches against Plano East on Wednesday at CISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowgirls took down the Panthers, 5-4.

Coppell locks in during fourth inning to secure victory

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
April 14, 2023
Coppell senior pitcher Andrew Schultz pitches at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 12-2, on Tuesday.

[Photo] Cowboys shut out Wolves with 10-run rule

April 6, 2023
Proposition C, the least expensive of the four propositions, allocates $2,931,000 towards renovations at Buddy Echols Field with track and turf replacements and improvements of seat backs

[Photo] Building for tomorrow

March 31, 2023
The Coppell softball team celebrates a victorious win against Plano at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Wildcats, 4-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls out of losing streak after defeating Plano Lady Wildcats

March 29, 2023
Coppell junior wrestler Ava Payne does landmines during wrestling practice on March 4. Weight lifting bolsters athletes in countless ways by improving assets like strength as well as motivation and discipline.

[Photo] A new upcoming in weight training

March 28, 2023
In film and television, many people ignore red flags or villainy in characters because of their looks. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief thinks that pretty privilege tends to cause lines to blur when viewing villains.

[Photo] The beauty and the beast

March 27, 2023
Coppell senior forward Jules LaMendola holds up the Class 6A Region I championship trophy while the rest of the team celebrates 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. Photo illustration by Srihari Yechangunja and Olivia Short

Interactive: Cowgirls head to state semifinals in San Antonio

Srihari Yechangunja and Olivia Short
March 2, 2023
Coppell senior guard Jules LaMendola raises her arms as the final buzzer rings at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center 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.

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

February 27, 2023
Pen to paper (interactive)

Pen to paper (interactive)

Srihari Yechangunja, Olivia Short, and Sahith Mocharla
February 23, 2023
Coppell senior guard Allyssa Potter launches the ball to her teammate at Euless Trinity on Thursday. Coppell defeated Highland Park to become 6A Area Champions, 54-41. Photo by Olivia Short.

[Photo] Cowgirls corral Scots in second round of playoffs

February 19, 2023
Coppell senior guard Jules LaMendola shoots a jump shot against Allen at Creekview High School on Monday. Coppell defeated Allen in overtime, 41-38. Photo by Olivia Short.

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

February 15, 2023
Coppell senior attack Spencer Kutchins checks against Flower Mound at Lesley Field on Feb. 6. Coppell defeated Flower Mound, 10-5. Photo by Olivia Short.

Boys lacrosse celebrates first district win

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
February 14, 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.

[Photo] Coppell cradles in victory against Jaguars for first district game

February 8, 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

[Photo] Cowgirls make program history while taking down Farmers

January 26, 2023
Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

[Video] Can Coppell High School successfully kick a PAT?

January 24, 2023
Dear CHS is a Sidekick series where staff members answer questions and offer advice on various topics. Stories will be posted weekly on Fridays.

Your own Sidekick: How to identify a toxic relationship

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
January 20, 2023
Coppell junior goalkeeper Jacob Campell saves a shot from San Antonio Harlan at Buddy Echols Field on Jan. 5. Coppell defeated Harlan in a shootout to break a tie of 0-0, winning by penalty kicks, 3-1. Photo by Olivia Short.

Coppell brings home win in shootout

Olivia Short, Sports Visual Media Editor
January 12, 2023
Coppell junior midfielder Sam Stone passes against San Antonio Harlan at Buddy Echols Field on Thursday. On Thursday, the Cowboys defeated Harlan, 3-1 in the penalty shootout. On Friday, it won over Southlake Carroll 4-0, and defeated Irving, 1-0, on Saturday to claim the title.

[Photo] Cowboys first-time champions in NTX Elite Showcase

January 11, 2023
The CHS cross country team placed third at state in November. The victory comes after a dominant season. Photo by Olivia Short.

[Photo] Cross country brings home third in state

December 14, 2022
Coppell freshman forward Sibu Socks makes a jump shot against Richardson at CHS Arena on Nov. 29. Coppell defeated Richardson, 68-64. Photo by Olivia Short.

Coppell pulls ahead in fourth quarter, winning against Richardson

Olivia Short, Sports visual media editor
December 6, 2022
Coppell junior forward Arhan Lapsiwala looks to pass as hes guarded by Richardson senior shooting guard Pharaoh Amadi at CHS Arena on Tuesday. Coppell rallied to defeat Richardson, 68-64. Photo by Olivia Short.

[Photo] Cowboys rally to defeat state-ranked Richardson in thrilling non district action

December 6, 2022
Coppell senior linebacker Ike Odimegwu recharges on the bench after a stop by the defense. Coppell lost to McKinney 44-26 on November 11th at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Making a family from Football: Odimegwu’s mentality helps shape the Cowboys’ season

November 30, 2022
Darkoch grows in confidence in his wide receiver position as a senior.

[Photo] Leader by example: Darkoch’s approach helps guide Cowboys back to playoffs

November 22, 2022
Coppell junior wide receiver Baron Tipton blocks for junior wide receiver Ayrion Sneed against McKinney junior fullback Wyndham Thompson at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 11. McKinney defeated Coppell, 44-26, in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs.

[Photo] Cowboys fall to McKinney in bi-district playoffs

November 18, 2022
Junior linebacker Amari’a Wiley tackles McKinney senior quarterback Keldric Luster on a QB rush. McKinney defeated Coppell, 44-26, in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys end the season 9-2.

[Photo] Season of resurgence ends with loss to McKinney

November 12, 2022
Signing onto their future (interactive)

Signing onto their future (interactive)

Srihari Yechangunja, Olivia Short, and Sahith Mocharla
November 12, 2022
Micd Up: Volleyball

Mic’d Up: Volleyball

Olivia Short, Sports visual media editor
November 4, 2022

Q&A with The Wildcat Tales co-editor-in-chief Nina Cairo

Olivia Short, Sports visual media editor
November 3, 2022

Guyer holds off Cowgirls in bi-district playoffs

Olivia Short, Sports visual media editor
November 2, 2022
Coppell High School seniors played tug-of-war against CHS teachers after winning a match against CHS juniors at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell held a pep rally for students to raise school spirit for the volleyball and football games.

Students raise spirit in Pep Rally

Olivia Short, Sports visual media editor
October 29, 2022
Coppell Cowboys run onto the field after halftime against Hebron at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 21. Coppell faces the Plano Wildcats tonight at Home.

Coppell honors veterans on Heroes Night against Hebron

Shrayes Gunna and Olivia Short
October 29, 2022
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