• 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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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Coppell senior wide receiver Tucker Cusano breaks a tackle on Nov. 1 at Neal E. Wilson Jaguar Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 42-14, securing their spot as District 5-6A champions. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

Cowboys juke Jaguars, secure District 5-6A championship

Kayla Nguyen and Nyah Rama • November 8, 2024

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Coppell senior safety Alex Kraus evades Denton Guyer sophomore tight end Zane Rowe and scores a touchdown off of an interception at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 31-24, in a Class 6A top 20 showdown.

Homecoming crashers

Kayla Nguyen, Sports Photography Editor • October 10, 2024

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Coppell senior linebacker Ike Odimegwu tackles a Hebron player to end a drive. Coppell defeated Hebron 43-35 at Buddy Echols Field on October 21st.

Making a family from Football: Odimegwu’s mentality helps shape the Cowboys’ season

Sidekick Staff Files • November 30, 2022

A hyphen is an addendum, yet so often it functions as a qualifier. An African American whose Igbo is still developing, someone who is different but in some ways the same. Coppell High School senior linebacker...

Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch stands with the American flag on Heroes Night at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 21. Darkoch grows in confidence in his wide receiver position as a senior.

Leader by example: Darkoch’s approach helps guide Cowboys back to playoffs

Sidekick staff files • November 22, 2022

Tension stagnates the air as anxious eyes follow the ball.  Then… The crowd erupts in a cheer. The pin drop silence at Buddy Echols Field from just a few seconds ago is replaced by a vivid applause....

Coppell students eat food catered by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in the Coppell High School Fieldhouse on Oct. 21. The Coppell ISD annual community tailgate took place prior to Coppell’s game against Hebron at Buddy Echols Field.

Community tailgate brings spirited fun to Coppell

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer • November 2, 2022

Coppell senior Jonathan McGill recently committed to play to college football at SMU. McGill has grown to be one of the Cowboy’s most prominent defensive backs on the field and a dreaded threat for the offense.

A big step forward: McGill commits to play football at SMU

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer • October 30, 2018

    UPDATE: As of the Dec. 16, McGill has changed his commitment from SMU to Standford. Read more.   Not many people get the opportunity to play varsity football in their...

Coppell stings Yellow Jackets, 40-3

Coppell stings Yellow Jackets, 40-3

September 14, 2012

By John Loop Sports Writer Storms didn't have any chance to extinguish the red hot Coppell offense, as they easily led a 40-3 rout of the Rockwall Yellow Jackets. Senior quarterback Colby Mahon...

Former Barbers Hill offensive coordinator Michael Odle coaching at Flower Mound Marcus High School. Odle was the quarterback of the 1996 state championship team. Photo courtesy of Michael Odle.

Offense gets boost with hiring of Odle

February 13, 2012

By John Loop Staff Writer Barbers Hill assistant and former Lewisville quarterback Michael Odle has been named Coppell offensive coordinator. After Frisco Liberty’s Galen Zimmerman elected...

Cowboy football spring practices and game coming up

April 22, 2011

Coleman Armes Staff Writer After a record breaking 13-1 season the Coppell Cowboys start the beginning of a new season May 2. Practices will start at 6:15am on the second and alternate with...

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