• The Cowboy Theatre Company shows The Old Man and the Moon in the Black Box at Coppell High School Thursday through Saturday.
  • CHS takes its senior panoramic picture at 10 a.m. on Wednesday
  • Coppell High School hosts signing day for athletes at 8 a.m. on Wednesday
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Nicholas Pranske

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor

Nicholas is a senior and in his third year on The Sidekick staff. He enjoys reading the encyclopedia cover to cover and polishing shoes. You can often find him weaving baskets in his free time. You can get in touch with Nicholas primarily by email, at [email protected] or on Twitter @Nick_Pranske8.

All content by Nicholas Pranske
Chess

Chess

Alishba Javaid, Shravya Mahesh, Nicholas Pranske, Angela Yuan, and Sally Parampottil
May 15, 2020
Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Alishba Javaid, Sally Parampottil, Victoria Hertel, Shivi Sharma, Trisha Atluri, Shravya Mahesh, Tracy Tran, Blanche Harris, Nishant Medicharla, Avani Kashyap, Angela Yuan, Andrés Bear, Karen Lu, Samantha Freeman, Pranati Kandi, and Nicholas Pranske
May 15, 2020
Due to closures in light of coronavirus, the Coppell athletics department is hosting a virtual signing day tomorrow morning via Facebook. Fifteen athletes sign to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. Photo courtesy Naveen Boppana

15 athletes to sign tomorrow

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
May 12, 2020
Oftentimes, movies are based on true stories in which a memorable event took place. The Sidekick executive copy and design editor Nick Pranske lists his top 10 stories worthy of a sports movie, including Kobe Bryant’s journey to becoming a basketball icon, Deflategate and Tiger Woods comeback after winning his fifth Masters title.

Roll the tapes

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
April 19, 2020
Don’t be a bad sport because chess isn’t one

Don’t be a bad sport because chess isn’t one

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
February 21, 2020
Coppell sophomore midfielder Bailey Peek passes during the match against Marcus yesterday at Buddy Echols Field. Despite an offensive surge in the second half, the Cowgirls fell to the Marauders, 3-2.

Marcus snatches win with late goal

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
February 5, 2020
Coppell senior forward Alyssa Roemer chases down a pass against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls host Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday.

Cowgirls looking to steal win against Marauders

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
February 3, 2020
Coppell High School senior forward Clayton Hunter goes up to shoot against Irving MacArthur in the CHS Arena. Coppell defeated the Cardinals, 69-58, last night.

Basketball crushes Cardinals in another district win

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 22, 2020
Former Coppell ISD School Board Place 7 trustee Tracy Fisher resigned from her position on the board Oct. 17. Fisher has served as a trustee for more than 11 years and is running for the Texas State Board of Education District 14. Sidekick file photo.

Fisher using experience to inspire love for students on school board

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 17, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa dribbles past senior guard Dashawn Ford during the game against Irving on Saturday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys won, 61-54, and play at Flower Mound on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Close win over Tigers gives basketball second district victory

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 13, 2020
Coppell senior defender Katie Odom attempts to steal from a Keller midfielder last season. The Cowgirls begin their season this Saturday in their first scrimmage.

Cowgirls to scrimmage Belton, Little Elm for preseason look

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
December 13, 2019
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa shoots a free throw in the CHS Arena on Tuesday. Coppell won its home game against Trinity, 58-38.

Outside shooting, aggressive defense leads basketball to win over Trinity

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
December 4, 2019
Rapper Kanye West released his album, JESUS IS KING, on Oct. 25. This is his first gospel album, contrasting his eight previous rap albums.

JESUS IS KING review: West redesigns discography with gospel album

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
November 6, 2019
Supporters watch President Donald Trump on a live broadcast in the plaza at the south entrance of the American Airlines Center in Dallas yesterday. Trump held a rally to further his support of the upcoming presidential election.

[Photo] Trump supporters overflow American Airlines Center for Dallas rally (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
October 18, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #024

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #024

October 10, 2019
Coppell High School senior Devan Patel approaches the net to volley against Irving Nimitz at the CHS Tennis Center on Oct. 8 during Senior Night. Coppell defeated Nimitz, 19-0.

Senior night win gives Coppell tennis confidence for playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
October 9, 2019
Coppell sophomore kicker Nathan Schrock practices on Tuesday morning at Buddy Echols Field. Schrock was diagnosed at two years old with the degenerative eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa, but continues to play football and run track.

The Sportlight: Schrock overcomes eye disease, pursues love of football

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
October 4, 2019
In 1928, the first official Coppell school, Coppell Grade School, was built. This laid a foundation for the independent school district to be formed in 1959. Photo courtesy Coppell Historical Society.

60 years: More than half a century of growth and development of a cutting-edge district

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
October 1, 2019
Coppell sophomore Vinay Patel prepares for a return against Longview at the Coppell High School Tennis Center on Saturday. Coppell defeated Longview, 17-2.

Tennis uses aggressiveness, endurance to prepare for district matchups

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
September 30, 2019
Coppell junior runner Andrew Crichton heads up the last hill on the course at Coppell Middle School West. The elite varsity boys placed fifth on Saturday at their only home meet of the season, the Coppell Invitational.

Cross country takes second, fifth at Coppell Invitational

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
September 14, 2019
Coppell sophomore Jeevan Janeve paces himself during his morning run on the Buddy Echols Field track. The Coppell cross country team races tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. at Coppell Middle School West.

Annual Coppell Invitational to give insight to district competition

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
September 13, 2019
Coppell High School psychology and economics teacher Eric Walker wears a pink shirt while teaching his class. Pink shirts are worn by teachers every Wednesday to raise awareness for breast cancer.

[Photo] On the Spot: Springer brings tradition of wearing pink to CHS to raise awareness of cancer (with video)

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Coppell senior middle blocker Peyton Minyard prepares to hit during Tuesday’s match against Arlington Martin in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls lost to Martin in five sets, 23-25, 26-24, 18-25, 26-24 and 12-15.

Warriors triumph over Cowgirls in fifth set

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
August 28, 2019
Coppell senior setter Kinsey Bailey sets during last week’s volleyball match against McKinney at the CHS Arena, a 25-23, 25-21, 34-32 Cowgirls victory. The Cowgirls play Arlington Martin tonight at 6:30 at home.

Cowgirls looking for improvement in non-district matchup against Arlington Martin

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
August 27, 2019

On The Spot: New C-Day allows for flexibility to compliment block scheduling (with video)

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
August 16, 2019
The Sidekick executive sports editor Nicholas Pranske boards his first flight from DFW Airport to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. on April 25th. Pranske attended the 2019 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

Winging it

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
Coppell sophomore Maya Ozymy takes the ball from a Mansfield Lake Ridge defender on Tuesday night at Pennington Field in Bedford. In overtime, the Coppell girls soccer team defeated Lake Ridge, 1-0, in the Class 6A Region I area playoffs.

Freshman’s overtime goal sends Coppell to regional quarterfinals

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
April 4, 2019
Coppell senior center fielder Kaitlyn O’Quinn (second row far right) spends time with her softball teammates at a Texas A&M softball game in February. O’Quinn has played softball since the age 7 and is well-known for her leadership on the team. Photo courtesy Kaitlyn O’Quinn.

O’Quinn bringing leadership, camaraderie to Coppell softball

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
Coppell junior midfielder/defender Montse Lomeli fights for the ball during the game against Keller on Thursday night at NISD Stadium. The Cowgirls won, 3-0, and move on to the second round of playoffs as bi-district champions.

Cowgirls shoot past Indians in bi-district playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
March 29, 2019
Cowgirls to play Keller in first round

Cowgirls to play Keller in first round

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
March 28, 2019
On Monday, assistant athletics director Kit Pehl was named Coppell ISD Athletic Director at the Vonita White Administration Building at the CISD Board of Trustees meeting. Pehl replaces Joe McBride, who accepted the head football coach position at McKinney Boyd in January, will lead all CISD school’s athletic department.

Pehl named Coppell ISD Athletic Director

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #008

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #008

March 21, 2019
Coppell junior midfielder Alyssa Roemer attempts to get the ball back in the Cowgirls’ possession at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowgirls won, 2-1, against Jaguars in their last home game.

Seniority rules in victory over Flower Mound

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
March 21, 2019
Coppell High School senior Mary O’Connor talks about the organization “Equality Now” for Goal 5: Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform in Angela Barnes’s seventh period Astronomy class. Students in Earth and Space Science and Astronomy classes picked one goal for which to create an action plan.

Reaching beyond

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
Coppell senior Tariq Aman dribbles the ball forward during the playoff game at Arlington High School on Feb. 22 against Lake Ridge. Cowboys lost to the Eagles, 72-60.

Coppell falls to Lake Ridge in area playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
Coppell junior Adam Moussa guards the ball against Keller Timber Creek on Feb. 19, at CHS Arena. Moussa shot a three in the final 20 seconds of the BI-District Playoffs to send the Cowboys to a 53-51 win. The Cowboys are moving on to the Championship against Lake Ridge on Feb. 21.

Coppell basketball flies past Falcons with winning 3-pointer

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #005

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #005

February 21, 2019
Coppell High School English IV, IB English III and Extended Essay teacher Stephanie Ball was elected as the Teacher of the Issue. Ball was chosen because of her love and experience in bonding with students.

February teacher of the issue: English teacher Stephanie Ball builds connection with students

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
AirPods are Apple's wireless, cord-free headphones. They released December 2016 and were priced at $159. Since then, AirPods have developed into a symbol of wealth among the youth.

Coppell Observer: “Sorry, I had my AirPods in”

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
A large debate among high schoolers is the enrollment in school teams versus club teams. The Sidekick Executive Sports Editor Nicholas Pranske explains why in-school sports often provides a less stressful environment for students than club sports.

Stress-free sports

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Coppell High School senior Tariq Aman searches for a gap on Tuesday against Irving Nimitz. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings, 60-39.

Cowboys neck-and-neck in district running with win over Nimitz

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Coppell freshman Ryan Agarwal handles the ball on Tuesday Jan 22 at CHS arena. The Coppell Cowboys lost to the Lewisville Farmers 71-57.

Cowboys fall to Lewisville in rematch

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 24, 2019
Coppell High School senior Tariq Aman dribbles the ball up the court last Tuesday against Flower Mound. The Cowboys defeated Irving-Nimitz, 57-49, at Nimitz High School.

Coppell upholds district record in comeback win

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Coppell High School junior Adam Moussa shoots a free throw during the Cowboys’ game against Flower Mound on Tuesday. Coppell plays again tonight away at Irving-Nimitz High School.

Coppell basketball to play fourth district game against Vikings

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Coppell High School senior Tariq Aman handles the ball during the game in the CHS Arena against Flower Mound. The Cowboys beat the Jaguars, 61-60.

Coppell scratches off third district win against Jaguars

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Former sports editor of The Sidekick Greg Tepper (middle) leads a show on Fox Sports Southwest (FSSW) with his co-hosts Ken Purcell (left) and Ric Renner (right). Through his job at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine, Tepper hosts multiple shows about high school football.

Tepper carries on journalism legacy through magazine, broadcast

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
Recently 3-point shots in basketball has been increasing in not only number, but also success rate in all levels of basketball. Executive Sports Editor Nicholas Pranske informs about the greater success shorter players have when scoring in basketball.

Changing the game from 30 feet back

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Coppell players share a hug with assistant coach Blake Johnson after the playoff game at Dragon Stadium on Nov. 17. The Carroll Dragons ended the game, 54-10, over Coppell, ending the Cowboys’ season.

Old foe ends Cowboys’ season

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 19, 2018

[Video] Survive and advance

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Coppell senior guard Tariq Aman goes up for a layup on Saturday against Carroll in the CHS arena. The Cowboys lost to the Dragons, 70-53, in their first game of the season.

Coppell basketball falls to Dragons in season opener

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Coppell senior quarterback Taj Gregory dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Irving Nimitz on Nov. 9 at Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings, 35-14.

Coppell gets boost of confidence before playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Coppell senior wide receiver Jonathan McGill attempts to run around the Flower Mound defense last Friday night. The Cowboys lost to the Jaguars, 31-17, at Buddy Echols Field.

Cowboys to play Vikings in final chance to refine offense

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Coppell senior De Heath carries the ball to score a touchdown on Friday Nov. 2 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys lost to Flower Mound, 31-17.

Cowboys’ hopes at district title brought to end by Jaguars

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Coppell senior running back Ryan Hirt runs the ball towards Cowboys end zone during the game at Joy & Ralph Ellis Stadium on Oct. 26. The Coppell Cowboys defeated the Irving Tigers 48-13.

Cowboys take on top seed Flower Mound in critical game

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Coppell Cowgirl senior Amarachi Osuji serves the ball during the game against Keller Varsity volleyball team. The Coppell Cowgirls won the game 25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20.

Moving on

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Coppell High School senior Xavier Brown tackles Irving quarterback, junior Josh Buckett, during the game at Joy & Ralph Stadium on Oct. 26. The Cowboys beat the Tigers, 48-13.

Coppell takes step towards district title in rout of Tigers

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Coppell junior quarterback Drew Cerniglia sets up to throw a pass against Marcus at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 19. The Cowboys will play Irving tonight at 7 p.m. at Joy & Ralph stadium in Irving.

Cowboys look for district win with playoffs in sight

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
When a teacher gives his/her opinion in class, some students zone out, while others listen intently. Pranske thinks that teachers' opinions are beneficial to the students' future political involvement. Graphic by Ryan Kim.

A starting point

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
Coppell High School senior Caden Davis kicks a field goal from the 34-yard line with 37 seconds left during the game last night at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Cowboys defeated Flower Mound Marcus 24-23.

Davis delivers again in the clutch

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 21, 2018
Coppell High School senior wide receiver Jonathan McGill run the ball for a first down during the second quarter of the game at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 12. The Cowboys lost to the Farmers 13-6.

Cowboys to hit ground running against Marcus in last leg of season

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
Coppell senior defensive end Tochi Ugwulebo blocks a Lewisville field goal during the second quarter. The Cowboys lost, 13-6, to the Farmers at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Friday.

Farmers harvest victory against Coppell in defensive showdown

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
The Coppell High School Varsity Volleyball team celebrates their victory against MacArthur. The Coppell Cowgirls won the game 3-0 25-15, 25-23, 25-6.

Cowgirls capitalize on second set comeback in district win

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Coppell Cowboys’ senior kicker Caden Davis takes a knee after kicking 57-yard, game winning field goal on Aug. 31 at Buddy Echols Field.  Davis has dedicated his senior season to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in hopes of raising money for pediatric cancer research.

Kicking for a purpose

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
The Coppell Cowboys football team defeated the LD Bell Blue Raiders, 41-7, last Friday at Pennington Field. The Cowboys will play the Allen Eagles tomorrow night at Buddy Echols Field at 7 p.m.

Cowboys taking motivation, momentum into big game

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Coppell Cowboys’ senior kicker Caden Davis takes a knee after kicking 57-yard, game winning field goal on Aug. 31 at Buddy Echols Field.  Davis has dedicated his senior season to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in hopes of raising money for pediatric cancer research.

Davis finds redemption as Cowboys chase off Mustangs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
September 1, 2018
Cowboys go into season with new quarterback, same strategy

Cowboys go into season with new quarterback, same strategy

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
August 31, 2018
Coppell High School senior running back Ryan Hirt runs past Plano West players on an outside run. The Cowboys scrimmaged the Wolves last night as a preseason look at both teams at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Bren Flechtner

Hirt, Cerniglia lead Cowboys in season preview

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
August 25, 2018
Coppell Middle School West assistant principal Bruce Hermans went out of his way to start a fundraiser for choir teacher Allison Hertzel to cover her medical expenses. Hermans ran a 20 mile marathon to raise money for Hertzel who is battling against oral cancer and is now starting another fundraiser. Photo by Quyenh Phang.

Beating cancer one step at a time

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
May 24, 2018
Fortnite as entranced America's youth as it combines the building aspect of Minecraft and the classic shooting aspects of other games. Fortnite is free on the Apple and Android app stores, as well as on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

Coppell Observer: The global epidemic of battle royale

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
May 24, 2018
Quest for a title

Quest for a title

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 24, 2018

Cowboys’ season shaken up by Rattlers

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 22, 2018
Lady Dragons’ flame lives on in playoffs

Lady Dragons’ flame lives on in playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 18, 2018
Coppell Cowboys players celebrate after winning the Region II 6A Soccer Tournament against the Conroe Tigers on April 14 at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Round Rock. The Cowboys advanced to state after defeating the Tigers 1- 0. Photo by Karis Thomas

Cowboys double down on Tigers, earns ticket to Georgetown

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 17, 2018
While keeping the opposing team from scoring, Coppell High School sophomore defender Montserrat Lomeli looks for an open pass during the game against the Naaman Lady Rangers on March 29 at the John Clark Field. The Coppell Cowgirls will play again On Friday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Round Rock.

Coppell bringing its talents to Round Rock

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 10, 2018
Pehl finds new way to assist a coach

Pehl finds new way to assist a coach

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 9, 2018
After defeating Mesquite, players huddle up and celebrate their victory after the game at the Wildcat-Ram Stadium. The Coppell Cowboys took home a victory with a score of 3-0, which leads them to the upcoming Regional Tournament in Round Rock next weekend.

Shutout over Skeeters sends Cowboys to regional tournament

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 7, 2018

If not testing, then what else?

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 6, 2018
KD College Prep is facility that tutors students for the SAT and ACT, standardized tests that most high school students take before college. Coppell High School sophomores Claire Clements and Nicholas Pranske explore the benefits and drawbacks of standardized testing.

If not testing, then what else?

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
April 2, 2018
Coppell Cowboys senior midfielder Wyatt Priest jumps with joy after assisting a goal during the second half of the game on March 30 at John Clark Stadium in Plano. The Coppell Cowboys defeated the Garland Owls, 4-0, in the bi-district round of the Class 6A Region I playoffs.

Mid-season motivation comes out in playoff win

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
March 30, 2018
Coppell High School senior defender Thomas Grimmer runs with the ball alongside Skyline junior midfielder Edgar Munoz during the first half of the game on senior night March. 20. The Cowboys won the game against the Raiders 6-0.

Seniors shine in Skyline shut out

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
March 21, 2018
Coppell High School senior Anthony Villalobos swings at the ball during second inning of Thursday night’s game at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex against the Georgetown Eagles. Coppell defeated the Eagles 4-3 due to time limit during the 7th inning for the six-game tournament.

Run-rule win leaves Cowboys with high hopes

Nicholas Pranske and Sofia Guerrero
March 12, 2018
Over the past six years, Kit Pehl has coached the boys basketball team. Recently, Pehl made the transition to the CISD assistant athletics director.

Pehl named full-time CISD assistant athletics director

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
March 8, 2018
The Coppell Cowboys varsity soccer team celebrates as they score the first goal of the game during the second-half of the game at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys won the game against the Wildcats last Friday night, 2-0. Photo by Disha Kohli

Better conditions, better outcome

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
March 5, 2018
Coppell senior Josh Strong chases down a loose ball against a J.J. Pearce player on Tuesday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys lost to the Mustangs, 1-0, on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Cowboys walk off with defeat by Pearce

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Coppell Middle School East makes renovations to their football field adding turf, a new track and new goal posts. East is the last Middle School to get a new field is now able to hosts football games, as well as other sporting events. Photo by Rylee Ferguson

Renovations spark concern with locals

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
February 26, 2018
Coppell senior guard Jaylon Wilson and his teammates show their disappointment following Friday night’s playoff game loss against Rockwall-Heath at Mckinney High School. The Cowboys fell short to Rockwall-Heath to end their season with a score of 63-34. Photo by Varsha Kanneganti

Cowboys’ season comes to close in Rockwall-Heath defeat

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
February 25, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Chloe Hassman and the rest of the Cowgirls play defense against the Lake Highlands Friday night. The Coppell Cowgirls defeated the Lake Highlands girls basketball team 40-32 making the Cowgirls win their first District 9-6A game of the season in the School’s Big Gymnasium

In it for the long run

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
February 22, 2018
Coppell High School girls varsity soccer team went against Berkner High School on Tuesday night. Sophomore Haley Roberson stole the ball from the lady rams and tried to score with a powerful kick. Photo by Quyenh Phang.

Cowgirls take Berkner by the horns in commanding triumph

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018

Working overtime

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
January 21, 2018
Coppell High School freshman point guard KJ Liggins plays offense during the game against the Skyline Raiders at the Coppell High School Arena on Jan. 9. The Coppell Cowboys defeated the Skyline Raiders, 81-59.

Underclassmen shine through, lead Cowboys to victory

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Coppell sophomore guard Kennedi Rogers and the rest of the Cowgirls play offense against Lake Highlands Friday night at CHS. Coppell opened District 9-6A play with a 40-32 victory over the Lady Wildcats.

Cowgirl comeback

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
December 17, 2017
The Coppell High School football team played Cedar Ridge on Saturday night at McLane Stadium for the Regional Semi-Finals. The Cowboys fell to the Raiders 35-34 in overtime to end their 2017 season.

Stellar season comes to disappointing end in Waco thriller

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Hierarchy of basketball

Hierarchy of basketball

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Photo by Bren Fletchner

Fourth quarter breakaway sends Cowgirls to first loss

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Starting Afresh

Starting Afresh

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
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