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Torie Peck

Torie Peck, Sports Editor

Torie is a senior and copy 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: May 16-21

May 16, 2022
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: May 9-14

May 9, 2022
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: May 2-7

May 2, 2022
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: April 25-30

April 25, 2022
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: April 18-23

April 18, 2022
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: April 11-16

April 11, 2022
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: April 4-9

April 4, 2022
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: March 28- April 1

March 28, 2022
Cowgirls embrace before making their way off the field after an emotional loss to Allen. The Cowgirls season ended with a 3-2 loss in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs.

First half hopes crushed in season-ending loss

March 26, 2022
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: March 21-26

March 21, 2022
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: Feb. 28- March 05

February 28, 2022
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: Feb. 21-26

February 21, 2022
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: Feb. 14-19

February 14, 2022
Coppell senior midfielder Walker Stone competes with Plano East for possession at Buddy Echols Field on Friday.

Cowboys fall to Panthers off penalty kick

February 12, 2022
Coppell sophomore guard Isabella Spiller makes a pass against Plano East in the CHS Arena on Monday. The Cowgirls won against the Panthers, 46-40.

Cowgirls secure co-district championship

February 10, 2022
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: Feb. 7-12

February 7, 2022
Coppell junior forward Alejandro Reyes shields against Plano on Jan. 28. The Cowboys host Hebron tomorrow night at Buddy Echols Field, kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys seeking first district win against Hebron

February 6, 2022
Coppell junior midfielder Tom OHearn passes during lacrosse practice on Friday at the Coppell Middle School North field. Lacrosse is one of the few sports not under UIL direction in Texas.

Breaking the geographic divide

February 1, 2022
Coppell senior power forward Eddie Hoehn goes for a rebound against Flower Mound at CHS Arena on Jan. 14. The Cowboys are in the midst of a rebuilding year, giving younger, less experienced athletes the opportunity to further develop.

Next man up

February 1, 2022
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: Jan. 31- Feb. 25

January 31, 2022
Coppell senior attacking midfielder Pedro Peréz-Pareja and Plano senior defender Koen Kok fight for possession on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys tied the Wildcats, 0-0.

Boys soccer opens district action with scoreless tie against Plano

January 26, 2022
Coppell senior defender Dylan Greenbattles for possession against Rockwall Heath on Jan. 8 in the North Texas Elite Showcase. The Cowboys host Plano tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys host Plano in first district match of the season

January 24, 2022
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: Jan. 24-29

January 24, 2022
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: Jan. 17-22

January 17, 2022
Coppell senior point guard Devank Rane walks down the court after a timeout in CHS Arena last night. The Cowboys lost to the Jaguars, 31-26.

A change in play (style)

January 15, 2022
Coppell senior guard Noel Behre shoots against Plano East on Tuesday. The Cowboys host Flower Mound tomorrow at CHS Arena, with tipoff at 8 p.m.

Closing the gap

January 13, 2022
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: Jan. 10-15

January 10, 2022
Coppell High School junior forward Alfred Fairchild looks for an opening against Reagan on Friday in the North Texas Elite Showcase. Reagan defeated the Cowboys, 2-1.

Defending consolation champs fall in NTX Elite Showcase

January 9, 2022
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: Dec. 13-18

December 13, 2021
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: Dec. 06-11

December 6, 2021
Coppell volleyball coach and girls athletic coordinator Libby Pacheco was named chief operating officer of the Texas High School Coaches Association and Coaches Education Foundation. Pacheco’s last day in Coppell ISD will be Dec. 17. before assuming her new position on Jan. 1.

Pacheco named first COO of state’s coaches association

November 30, 2021
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: Nov. 29- Dec. 4

November 29, 2021
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: Nov. 15-20

November 15, 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.

[Photo] Cowboys come up short in nationally televised loss to Vertical Academy

November 14, 2021
Coppell junior runner Andrew Mullen competes at the Coppell Invitational on Sept. 11. Mullen finished in seventh place Class 6A State Meet last Saturday at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock.

Mullen places 7th at state cross country meet

November 11, 2021
Coppell senior defensive specialist Meagan Lee bumps alongside teammate senior defensive specialist Haley Holz against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Oct. 12. The Cowgirls season ended on Oct. 29 with a loss to Hebron in a District 6-6A playoff play-in match.

Hebron takes final playoff spot as Cowgirls season comes to an end

November 8, 2021
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: Nov. 8-13

November 8, 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.

[Photo] Win or go home

November 4, 2021
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: Nov. 1-6

November 2, 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.

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

October 30, 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.

Breaking down college recruiting

October 28, 2021
Coppell junior runner Andrew Mullen competes at the Coppell Invitational on Sept. 11. Mullen finished in seventh place Class 6A State Meet last Saturday at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock.

Mullen advancing to state cross country meet after seventh place finish

October 28, 2021
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: Oct. 25-30

October 25, 2021
Red and Black on Deck: Oct. 18-23

Red and Black on Deck: Oct. 18-23

October 18, 2021
On Friday, cross country competed in the District 6-6A Meet. The Cowboys will advance to the Class 6A Region I Meet in Lubbock on Oct. 25 after placing third while the Cowgirls season will end with a fifth place finish at district.

Cowboys advancing to regional meet

October 16, 2021
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: Oct. 12-16

October 12, 2021
Coppell ISD athletic secretary Jessica Hayden finishes work at her desk by taking phone calls and analyzing budget forms. Hayden manages the budgets for the athletic and fine arts department.

Hayden running behind-the-scenes of athletics, fine arts

October 7, 2021
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: Oct. 4-9

October 4, 2021
Red and Black on Deck: Sep. 27- Oct. 2

Red and Black on Deck: Sep. 27- Oct. 2

September 27, 2021
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. 20-25

September 21, 2021
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 womens 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 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

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 the annual Coppell Relays on Saturday at 8 a.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 womens 3200 meter run at Buddy Echols Field in Saturdays 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
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