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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 wide receiver Tucker Cusano runs a slant route, catching the ball in stride for the touchdown in overtime on Sept. 6 at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium, making the score 27-21 with Coppell leading. The Cowboys defeated Waxahachie, 28-27, in their first overtime game since October 2021.

Cowboys obstruct Indians in overtime game

Kayla Nguyen, Sports Photography Editor September 19, 2024

Coppell’s student section cheers on the Cowboys during their game against Byron Nelson at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. The Bobcats defeated the Cowboys in the Class 6A Division II Region I semifinals, 52-45.

Bobcats bring roaring end to Cowboys playoff run

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer December 1, 2023

Headlines about celebrities and their private jet use have been in the news recently. The Sidekick executive design/interactive editor Srihari Yechangunja has uncovered that Coppell High School’s very own Cowboy Carl may be a celebrity of interest in this vital issue.

The Twist: Cowboy Carl found using private jet

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor October 5, 2022

The Twist is a humorous column about life in Coppell. Please be warned that any and all disdain towards any topic is due to the writers’ similar situation as adolescents (even though we feel so much...

Coppell senior quarterback Jack Fishpaw rushes against Sachse  at Homer B. Johnson Stadium on Aug. 25. Coppell plays Lewisville tonight at 7 p.m. at Max Goldsmith Stadium in District 6-6A action.

Cowboys face their deep water against Lewisville

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer September 30, 2022

Despite sailing through the first few weeks of the season, Coppell faces the depths of Lewisville. “Big John” as Lewisville is known, is the giant Coppell has to get past to prove – not to itself...

Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch rushes against Plano West on Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 46-35, during its District 6-6A opener.

Spirits high as touchdowns fly

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

Fans, football, fun – the Coppell community and team came together during homecoming to bring home the first game of the District 6-6A season.  Facing stiff competition in the first half, the Coppell...

Coppell High School sophomore quarterback Brady McBride runs through the Hebron defense. Coppell won the game 26-20. Photo by Amanda Hair.

On the spot: Coppell placed in District 6-6A for 2018-2020

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

As of Thursday morning, the Texas High School district realignment has placed Coppell back into a district and region that it is familiar with. For the past two school years District 9-6A has housed the...

Coppell Cowboys junior running back Ryan Hirt runs ball in hand as he makes his way to the end zone during the first quarter on Nov. 10 at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Cowboys defeated the Richardson Eagles, 49-14.

Showtime: Coppell football begins its quest for a state title with playoff opener

Arman Merchant, Staff Writer November 17, 2017

Every game matters now, as the Coppell Cowboys (9-1) look to secure the state championship. The Cowboys play the Rowlett Eagles (6-4) at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buddy Echols Field in the Class 6A Division...

Photo courtesy the Eagle Angle.

A new leader to a proven team

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer September 8, 2016

Since 2012, the Allen Eagles football team has gone a staggering 62-2, but 60 of those wins were under coach Tom Westerberg. This year, new coach Terry Gambill took over one of the top high school coaching...

Actions without consequences: the inconsistency of NFL treatment to domestic violence

Actions without consequences: the inconsistency of NFL treatment to domestic violence

Kathryn Rudd, Staff Writer April 11, 2016

Who knew TMZ would actually be capable of putting something useful out into the public? Despite the exploitation of the assault by former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice to wife, then-fiance Janay...

Photo by Alexandra Dalton.

CHS football gives it their all on, off field with community service project

October 29, 2015

By Gabby Sahm Staff Writer @gabbysahm   On Tuesday, the Coppell High School football team hosted a blanket drive to benefit the Austin Street Center at Chipotle Mexican Grill on Denton...

Athletes commit in ink, make college plans permanent

Athletes commit in ink, make college plans permanent

February 6, 2013

By John Loop Sports Writer The dotted line was signed 12 times this morning at Coppell High School as 12 CHS varsity athletes made their college commitments official. Of the 12, two-thirds were...

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