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Torie Peck

Torie Peck, Staff Writer

Torie is a junior and the Sport Editor for the Sidekick. She enjoys spending time at sporting events, listening to music and hanging out with her friends. You can contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @torielpeck

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Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next week of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday.

Red and Black on Deck: Sep. 13-18

September 13, 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 2021-22 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 8/30- 9/04

August 30, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback Jack Fishpaw throws on the run during the second quarter last night at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland. The Cowboys defeated the Mustangs, 42-28, in their season opener.

Fishpaw, Nelson lead Cowboys in season-opening victory

August 28, 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.

A fresh start

August 26, 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 2021-22 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 8/23- 8/27

August 23, 2021
Coppell High School alumna and Olympian Chiaka Ogbogu arrives at the start of the parade surrounded by her family. Ogbogu is the first Olympian from Coppell and won gold alongside the U.S. Olympic women's volleyball team.

Bringing home gold

August 17, 2021
Coppell head cross country and girls track coach Landon Wren talks about his goals for the 2021-22 season at a coach meet and greet last Tuesday in the Field House. Last Tuesday, Wren was announced to be the replacement for Nick Benton, who resigned in early July.

Wren brings high caliber experience to Coppell track, cross country

August 2, 2021
Northwest ISD assistant athletic director Libby Pacheco, seen here during her time as Byron Nelson volleyball coach, has been named Coppell head volleyball coach and girls athletic coordinator. Pacheco takes over for Julie Price, who led the Cowgirls to two state championships.

Pacheco returning to bench to lead Cowgirls volleyball

June 9, 2021
Coppell senior Tim Malone pitches against Keller on Thursday 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.

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

May 30, 2021
Coppell sophomore quarterback Zach Darkoch evades Coppell junior Brayden Axe to score a touchdown on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell football team played an intrasquad spring game, divided into offensive White Team and defensive Black Team.

Putting a bow on spring football

May 22, 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

May 15, 2021
Coppell sophomore catcher Bradley Castillo bats against Denton Guyer on May 7 at Guyer HS. Coppell faces Dallas Jesuit in a Class 6A Region I area best-of-three series with Game 1 tomorrow at Jesuit and Game 2 Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, first pitch at 7:30 p.m., andFame 3, if necessary Saturday at Lake Dallas High School, at 1 p.m.

Baseball facing top MLB draft prospect in area playoff game

May 12, 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

May 9, 2021
Coppell junior third baseman Walker Polk slides after attempting a steal against Lewisville at Cowboys Field on April 13 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys play Denton Guyer in a best-of-three series in the Class 6A bi-district playoffs with the first game tomorrow at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m., followed by a trip to Guyer on Friday, with first pitch at 7:30 and Game 3 game on Saturday, if necessary.

Baseball takes on Guyer in 16th consecutive playoff appearance

May 5, 2021
Coppell sophomore shortstop TJ Pompey hits against Plano East senior pitcher Ben Livingston. The Cowboys defeated Plano East yesterday, 9-0, at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

A clean sweep: Cowboys defeat Plano East in back-to-back shutouts

April 25, 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.

Looking forward: Cowboys face Plano East in fight to secure playoffs

April 23, 2021
Coppell senior Chayton Krauss pitches against Lewisville at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowboys host Rockwall Heath tomorrow at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, with first pitch at 12 p.m.

Baseball warming up bats to face Heath

April 16, 2021
Coppell sophomore shortstop TJ Pompey runs to first against Hebron. The Cowboys beat Hebron 5-1.

Cowboys can’t overcome slow start on Senior Night

April 11, 2021
Coppell senior Chayton Krauss prepares to pitch against Flower Mound Marcus on March 30. The Cowboys host Hebron tonight, first pitch at 7:30 p.m., and Richardson Pearce tomorrow, first pitch at 1 p.m., at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

Baseball prepares to get the bats rolling before Senior Day

April 9, 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.

Liberty McConnell

April 2, 2021
Coppell senior Chayton Krauss prepares to pitch against Flower Mound Marcus on March 30. The Cowboys host Hebron tonight, first pitch at 7:30 p.m., and Richardson Pearce tomorrow, first pitch at 1 p.m., at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

Baseball takes first home win of district play

April 1, 2021
Coppell junior left fielder Walker Polk rounds third base against Plano West junior third baseman Collin Crawford. The Cowboys host Marcus tonight at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

Batter up: baseball facing strong select lineup against Marcus

March 30, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Flores dribbles against Prosper senior defender Chandler Kovarik during the Class 6A bi-district playoff match at Denton High School on Friday. The Eagles defeated Cowboys 3-1.

Closing the book: Cowboys playoff defeat marks end of season

March 27, 2021
Coppell senior forward Brandon Gast shields against Plano East junior defender Luke Mulkey at Buddy Echols Field on March 9. The Cowboys face Prosper tomorrow in the Class 6A bi-district playoffs at Denton High School, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys face Prosper in 24th consecutive playoff berth

March 25, 2021
Coppell junior left fielder Walker Polk rounds third base against Plano West junior third baseman Collin Crawford. The Cowboys host Marcus tonight at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys fall to a strong-armed Plano West

March 24, 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.

Baseball facing elite pitchers against Plano West

March 23, 2021

Over the bar: Coppell Invitational results in new school, personal records (with video)

March 22, 2021
Coppell sophomore relay sprinter Matthew Williams takes off for the 400-meter relay during the Coppell Relays at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 27. Coppell hosts its Coppell Invitational meet today at 3:30 p.m.

Track sets up to sweep competition

March 11, 2021

Flipping the switch: promising match ends in tie (with video)

March 10, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Nic Radicic challenges Plano on March 1 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 2-1, at Buddy Echols Field.

Closing the gap: Cowboys look to make up ground on Marcus in final home match

March 9, 2021
Coppell senior wrestler Jackson Moss defeats South Grand Prairie wrestler Kolton Harris, by decision, 9-4, at Coppell’s annual Santa Slam Meet on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated two of its six opponents this weekend.

Shifting gears: Wrestling fights back on Senior Night

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.

An inseparable bond: Brothers on, off field

March 5, 2021
Coppell senior catcher Dafne Mercado and her teammates huddle after practice at the Coppell Softball Complex on Wednesday. Mercado has played softball since she was 8 and is trying out for the Mexican Olympic team over the summer.

Stepping up to the plate

March 5, 2021
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.

Coppell hitting mats in annual Santa Slam tournament

March 5, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Nic Radicic challenges Plano on March 1 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 2-1, at Buddy Echols Field.

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

March 3, 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.

Boys soccer looks to snap losing streak

March 1, 2021
Coppell senior runner Chloe Hassman competes in the women's 3200 meter run at Buddy Echols Field in Saturday's Coppell Relays. Hassman broke her personal record with a time of 11:08.36.

Track breaks school, personal records in first meet of the season

February 28, 2021
Coppell sophomore pole vaulter/hurdler Skyler Schuller swings through at last seasons Coppell Relays meet. Coppell hosts the Coppell Relays tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field, starting at 1 p.m.

Track looking for big day at annual Coppell Relays

February 26, 2021

Cowboys take home win after season opener against Plano West (with video)

February 23, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Ryan Agarwal takes a layup against Flower Mound Saturday at the CHS arena. Coppell defeated Flower Mound, 52-39. Photo by Nick Larry

Cowboys loss results in Coppell, Marcus as co-district champs

February 14, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Preston Taylor kicks against Lewisville on Tuesday at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Farmers, 3-0.

Coppell extends winning streak by defeating Lewisville (with video)

February 10, 2021
Coppell senior defender Garret Greaves defends blocks an oncoming opponent on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field against Flower Mound Marcus. The Cowboys host Lewisville tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys return to pitch against Farmers

February 8, 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.

Cowboys host Flower Mound as district play hits home stretch

February 4, 2021
Coppell freshman goalkeeper Jacob Campbell saves a header from Marcus junior defender Woody Pondeca after a Marcus corner kick on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell boys soccer team defeated Flower Mound, 2-0, in District 6-6A play.

Coppell sinks nationally ranked Marcus in rivalry match

February 3, 2021
Coppell High School senior Jonathon Le, sophomore Asheer Jiwani, and senior Shaylan Patel are three of the 100 members of the CHS DECA chapter who advanced from district to state Dec. 7-11. The CHS DECA chapter prepares for its upcoming state competition on Feb. 8-16 in hopes of 10 students advancing.

DECA preparing 100 members for virtual state competition

February 3, 2021
Coppell senior defender Collin Macdonald plays a long ball against Plano West on Jan. 29 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host Marcus in a rivalry match tomorrow night at Buddy Echols field, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Coppell hosts nationally-ranked Marcus in rivalry match

February 1, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Ryan Agarwal shoots against Hebron senior David Deal on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated Hebron, 66-56.

Cowboys cut 13 point deficit to claim victory over Hebron

January 27, 2021
Coppell High School audio/video production I teacher Kendra Carter works with CHS sophomore Zachary Kichan during her sixth period class on Friday. This is Carter’s first year teaching A/V Production I, the prerequisite class required for students to join KCBY-TV.

Carter grooming future broadcasters for award-winning program

January 26, 2021
Coppell High School senior drum major Wyatt Andrews plays his trombone in the band hall during third period on Thursday. Andrews has been in band since sixth grade and plans to pursue musical education after high school.

Andrews marching to leadership as drum major

January 25, 2021
Coppell junior guard Anthony Black passes against Plano in the CHS Arena on Jan. 15. The Cowboys will take on Hawks at 8 p.m. tomorrow night in District 6-6A play.

Cowboys host Hawks in push to hold 6-6A top seed

January 25, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Ryan Agarwal looks for an open teammate against Marcus senior guard Brock Susko on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 58-54, to take over first place in District 6-6A.

Cowboys take first place in District 6-6A

January 23, 2021
Coppell junior point guard Nazir Brown looks for an open teammate against Plano junior guard Makhi Dorsey on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys held the lead in all four quarters, ending with a 59-54 win over the Wildcats.

Coppell to host Marcus in battle for district’s top spot

January 21, 2021
Coppell junior power forward India Howard shoots a jump shot against Plano West sophomore forward Khamryn Hopkins. Coppell defeated Plano West in overtime, 66-65.

Hassman lifts Cowgirls into overtime for a second district win

January 20, 2021
Coppell senior forward Chloe Hassman passes against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell lost, 35-33, to Plano East in its first home game of 2021.

Cowgirls host Plano West in district matchup

January 18, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Alejandro Reyes celebrates among his teammates after the Cowboys score their only goal of the night against Denton Guyer on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. Denton Guyer defeated the Cowboys 2-1.

Cowboys frustrated early by Denton Guyer, leave as Consolation Champs in the NTX Elite Showcase

January 11, 2021
Benevolence by Design is a necklace business founded by Coppell High School seniors Mariez Luka and Nausheen Ahmed. The business was created this summer to donate to charities that aid in COVID-19 relief

Benevolence In every necklace

December 8, 2020
Coppell junior shooting guard Will Kimball dribbles across the court during first period practice at the CHS Arena on Thursday. The Cowboys play against Keller tomorrow night at 8 p.m.

Coppell to face Keller in fifth preseason game

December 7, 2020
Coppell High School junior quad drummer section leader Ashrith Anumala, junior quad drummer Pranav Govil and sophomore quad drummer Aman Singhal perform their feature from the Coppell Varsity Drumline Show Attrå on Tuesday night at Buddy Echols Field. Today, the Drumline will finish their season.

Drumline perseveres to finish marching season

December 2, 2020
Coppell junior wide receiver Anthony Black catches a touchdown pass from Coppell senior quarterback Ryan Walker with four seconds remaining in the second quarter against Plano East at Tom Kimbrough Stadium on Friday. Coppell defeated the Panthers, 49-26.

Cowboys overcome early Plano East surge, rise to third in district

November 28, 2020
Coppell sophomore defensive back Matthew Williams returns an interception off Marcus senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on Nov. 6 at Buddy Echols Field. Williams is one of many multisport athletes, competing in football, track and baseball.

Cowboys to face struggling Plano East in push for playoffs

November 27, 2020
Coppell High School IB math and AP calculus BC teacher Ian VanderSchee teaches during second period on Monday in B121. VanderSchee was nominated for the Outstanding Educator Award by CHS 2019 graduate Dwija Dammanna.

VanderSchee recognized by UChicago for creating positive, safe environment for students

November 13, 2020
Coppell ISD held a mock election at all its campuses from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, to help students experience what it’s like to vote. The winners for the presidential/vice presidential race were Democratic nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with 2,163 out of the total 3,319 votes, and the winner for the Texas U.S. Senate race was Democrat Mary “MJ” Hegar with 1,652 out of the total 3,319 votes.

CISD Mock Election gives students a voice

November 12, 2020
The Coppell High School Tennis Program has had nine student athletes commit to play tennis in college over the past ten years. With six of the nine having been women, CHS Tennis Coach Rich Foster says this is due in part to the larger number of girls college tennis teams and greater amount of competition for male athletes. With more opportunities, women athletes receive more scholarship opportunities.

Gender disparities creating more scholarship opportunities for female tennis players

October 29, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell sophomore Payton Hoenig and Coppell High School sophomore Reagann Stolar sell handmade products for their business, Coppell Crafted, on Saturday at Old Town Coppell. Stolar and Hoenig started Coppell Crafted as a hobby and developed it to help the city by donating a portion of profits to various charities and movements. Photo by Nandini Muresh

Sophomore students crocheting for good

October 26, 2020
The Coppell City Council hosted a virtual meeting this Tuesday. This meeting discussed the transfer and pre-sale fees for the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, along with the changes in the DART maintenance arrangements.

Local cemetery, DART upkeep highlight council meeting

October 15, 2020
Corporations such as Oracle, Walmart and Microsoft all show interest in purchasing Tiktok, a well-known social media app that creates and shares videos. However, the U.S. government is seeking to ban the popular social media app.

TikTok considering global headquarters in Texas

October 7, 2020
Teens today are immersed in social media and creating an image of themselves to present to others. CHS9 student Torie Peck thinks social media has numerous negative effects on teens, including causing stress, drama and lowered self-esteem.

Our lives captured online

January 24, 2020
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