Boys soccer makes big statement with upset of top-ranked Marcus
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
The clock had just hit the 10 minute mark and the scoreboard was tied. The Coppell bench was on its feet and the stands behind held the same wary air. The Cowboys had never needed a goal as bad as now this season. The team was face-to-face with Marcus, the No. 1 team in Class 6A with a near spot...
Boys soccer puts end to winless streak, looks to redeem itself in second half of district season
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 23, 2020
This was not where the Cowboys had expected to find themselves halfway through the District 6-6A season. Stepping into the season with high aspirations, the team stood 1-4-2 and second to last in the district standings before the match. Set to play the only team below it, Irving MacArthur, they ...
Coppell looks to end winless streak against MacArthur
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
The Coppell boys soccer team has had a rough District 6-6A season so far, standing second to last in the district with a record of 1-4-2. In a winless drought six-matches long, the team hopes to turn around its season with a victory over MacArthur at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buddy Echols Field. MacAr...
Club team championship provides valuable experience for Blaas
Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
The sweltering summer heat is intense as players sprint across the field, deftly passing the ball between each other. There is a last minute exchange of the ball, gritted teeth in the desperate crowd. Then - a goal. Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas has been playing soccer since he was 5. T...
Coppell triumphs 2-0 over Rockwall-Heath, finishes preseason on a good note
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
The Coppell boys met Rockwall-Heath on the Buddy Echols Field’s turf last night and walked off with a 2-0 victory. Both teams started with fast-paced, aggressive attacking plays. The match saw nine shots in just the first 10 minutes; however, none touched the back of the net The first goa...
Cowboys to face Rockwall-Heath, look to finish preseason strong
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Rockwall-Heath will travel to Buddy Echols Field tonight at 7:30 p.m. to play the Cowboys in their last match before the start of the District 6-6A season this Friday. Coppell looks to rebound from a 1-0 loss to McKinney Boyd last week. “For the past couple of games, we have been trying differen...
Preseason play continues with 1-1 tie against Heritage
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
With the Cowboys boys soccer team seeing a large amount of underclassmen this season, the team is taking every opportunity it can get to put some more experience on its backs. The Cowboys played Frisco Heritage in its second scrimmage this season on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field and...
End of the line: Playoff run comes to an end against Grand Prairie
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
GRAPEVINE- As the sound of the final whistle traveled through the Mustang-Panther Stadium, the Grand Prairie boys soccer team went wild with joy, knowing it is still in the race for the state championship, while Coppell remained silent with its heads down. In a 3-1 defeat to the Gophers, the Cowbo...
Gophers await in area playoffs following emotional win
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
The Coppell boys soccer team will play its second match of playoff season against Grand Prairie on Tuesday at Mustang-Panther Stadium at 8 p.m. The Class 6A Region I area matchup is expected to be a competitive one, as Grand Prairie has proven itself to be quite a dangerous team this year. The Gophers emerged ...
An exhilarating finish: Cowboys triumph over Guyer in penalty shootout
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
LAKE DALLAS - The penalty shootouts score stood 4-3 with the Cowboys in the lead and the Wildcats on their last penalty shot. If they missed now they would be eliminated from the playoffs. A single penalty kick. A moment that is over in a split-second. A split-second that could ...
Cowboys secure 2nd place with Senior Night victory over Nimitz
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Previously placed third behind Marcus, Coppell celebrated Senior Night with a 4-1 victory over Irving Nimitz to finish runner-up to District 6-6A champions Flower Mound due to Marcus’ loss to Lewisville on Friday. Coppell opens the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs next week ag...
Cowboys to play Flower Mound in district championship deciding match
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
The Coppell boys soccer team, which is currently leading District 6-6A, is set to play Flower Mound, currently in second place, in an away match today at 7:30 p.m. for its second to last district match. The Cowboys have had quite a rollercoaster of a district season, going from a slow star...
