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Torie Peck

Torie Peck, Staff Writer

Torie is a sophomore writer for The Sidekick and a member of the Coppell Color Guard. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and hanging out with her family and friends. You can contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @torielpeck

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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
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