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...
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...
Offseason pushes coaches to improve on their athletes
Nanette Pottoore, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Mile-runs, gyms, and more workouts. As Coppell transitions from fall sports to winter sports, fall season coaches are working to improve their athletes in preparation for the next season. Coppell tennis coach Rich Foster helps motivate tennis athletes during the offseason by encouraging socials a...
Taylor embraces varsity lifestyle early on
Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Coppell freshman Preston Taylor’s obsession with soccer started off ever since he was able to walk. Taylor would randomly kick around a soccer ball in his house and take a soccer ball with him whenever he went outside. Taylor eventually played soccer with more vigor as he grew and that is when h...
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...
Cowboys stepping into playoffs with high hopes after district runner-up finish
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
The Coppell boys soccer team opens Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs against Denton Guyer at Lake Dallas High School on Thursday at 6 p.m. As the Cowboys District 6-6A season came to an end last Friday with a victory against Nimitz, the team finished second behind district champion...
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...
