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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

After many years of coaching the middle school tennis team, Coppell tennis coach Anthony Smith is the new head coach for the 2022-23 school year. Smith stepped in as head coach after former tennis coach Richard Foster retired in May.

Smith “sees it home”

Sreehitha Moravaneni September 22, 2022

At age 18, right after graduating from Trinity High School, Coppell High School tennis coach Anthony Smith busied himself by getting his Professional Tennis Registry certification. Shortly after, he worked...

Two brothers, two journeys, two goals (with video)

Two brothers, two journeys, two goals (with video)

Iniya Nathan, CHS9 Editor November 3, 2021

Coppell senior Vinay Patel, tennis team captain, has one goal for his high school tennis career: make it to state this year. CHS9 student Shay Patel, a varsity player as well, has a different goal...

Coppell senior Nandini Thallapareddy and junior Lakshana Parasuraman celebrate a volley against Ursuline Academy at the CHS Tennis Center on Aug. 20. The Coppell tennis team defeated Dallas Jesuit and Ursuline Academy with a combined score of 15-4.

Tennis to face off against Tyler Legacy

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor September 10, 2021

Coppell tennis hosts Tyler Legacy at the CHS Tennis Center tomorrow at 10 a.m. Following a loss against Marcus on Tuesday , 10-9, and against Plano West on Aug. 31, 16-3, the Coppell tennis team has...

Coppell sophomore Lindsay Patton hits an overhead during her mixed doubles match with Coppell sophomore Arjun Arunachalam against Lewisville Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Patton and Arunachalam won their match, 6-2 and 6-4, and Coppell won overall, 19-0.

Tennis defeats Lewisville again with complete victory

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor October 8, 2020

Tuesday’s tennis match against Lewisville at the CHS Tennis Center ended in a 19-0 victory for Coppell.  “It was phenomenal,” Coppell junior Jasmine Durrant said. “We fought hard, we made sure...

Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure takes an overhead against Marcus last Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Coppell takes on Lewisville at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the CHS Tennis Center.

Tennis seeking another win against Lewisville

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor October 5, 2020

Coppell tennis hosts Lewisville at the CHS Tennis Center at 4 p.m. tomorrow.  Following a win against Hebron on Friday and a win against Marcus last Tuesday, tomorrow’s match leaves just two more...

Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure makes an overhead shot during the team’s match against Marcus at the CHS Tennis Center yesterday. Coppell won the match, 15-4.

Marcus no match for tennis team

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor September 30, 2020

Following a loss to Plano West on Friday, Coppell tennis players picked themselves up with a 15-4 win against Marcus yesterday at the CHS Tennis Center. “Our team did really well,” Coppell sophomore...

Coppell junior Cason Cole backhands during his doubles match at the CHS Tennis Center on Friday. The Coppell tennis team hosts Marcus today at 4 p.m. at the CHS Tennis Center.

Tennis returns to courts in district action

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor September 29, 2020

Today at 4 p.m., Coppell tennis plays Marcus at the CHS Tennis Center.  Following a loss against Plano West on Friday and wins against Tyler Legacy on Saturday and Plano Senior on Tuesday, the Coppell...

Coppell freshman Lindsay Patton serves during eighth period tennis  practice at the CHS Tennis Center. Patton has risen to the top ranks of the girls tennis team in a matter of a year, where she competes against players bigger and older than her.

Age is just a number

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

The rhythmic thumping noises as the ball hits the racket and rockets across the court is noise all too familiar for Coppell freshman Lindsay Patton. It's something she’s grown accustomed to when...

The Sportlight: Olvera one of two freshmen on JV1 tennis, strives to succeed

The Sportlight: Olvera one of two freshmen on JV1 tennis, strives to succeed

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager November 4, 2019

The Sportlight highlights a male and female JV athlete every Monday and Friday. This week, Coppell freshman Diego Olvera, a JV tennis player, was selected.       Follow Nishant...

Coppell senior Aishwarya Kannan serves during practice on Thursday. The Coppell tennis team practices every day in order to prepare for their upcoming tournament against Hebron on Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center.

Coppell tennis to take on intense competitor Hebron

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager August 30, 2019

After defeating Irving MacArthur last Tuesday, the Coppell tennis team is ready to take on Hebron on Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center at 4 p.m.  While Hebron has not defeated Coppell since Coppell...

Coppell senior Naoya Matsumoto practices with the varsity team during eighth period at the CHS tennis center on a chilly afternoon today. The CHS varsity team won the District 9-6A tournament at CHS on Oct. 12.

CHS tennis dominates at district

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer October 27, 2017

  The Coppell High School tennis team puts in hours of blood, sweat and tears all season long. On Oct. 12, it all paid off for the players when they won the District 9-6A championship at the CHS...

Senior tennis player continues sport through coaching

Senior tennis player continues sport through coaching

March 1, 2012

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer Becoming a tennis coach is not exactly a common choice of job profession for a high school senior. However, one varsity senior tennis player’s dream after graduating comes...

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