A clean slate
Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
October 24, 2020
PLANO - Last night’s game was all but settled in the third quarter when Coppell scored 21 unanswered points and held a 35-13 lead over Plano but one thing stood between them and its first district win: turnovers. Despite putting up five touchdowns in the first and third quarters, the Cowboys turned...
A new beginning
Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
October 22, 2020
Coming off of an intense non-district schedule, the district-wide bye week meant two things for the Cowboys: rest and recollection Coppell (2-1) needed this week of rest after putting up three strong performances against Mesquite (36-21), Sachse (42-35), and Highland Park (42-36), only losing the lat...
Cowboy down
Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
October 10, 2020
DALLAS - Booming music, cheering crowds, a passionate student section, a subtle breeze and an exhilarating atmosphere set up what could have been one of the great comebacks in Texas high school football. It all came down to one game-changing play: the onside kick. There were three onside kick attempts in the...
Reputation of Patriots as NFL’s dominating team
Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
February 2, 2019
Every now and then, each major sports league has one team that wins consistently and often, if you are not a fan of them, it is slightly infuriating. For example, Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups and the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA in recent years. More recently and prominently, the New Engl...
McBride returning to sidelines
Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
January 25, 2019
Coppell ISD athletics director and former head football coach Joe McBride officially accepted the head football coach and athletic coordinator position at McKinney Boyd High School. The news was first reported by Matt Stepp of TexasFootball.com on Friday. “It just was in ...
Change in opportunity: McGill switches commitment to Stanford
Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
December 16, 2018
Today, Coppell defensive back Jonathan McGill flipped his oral commitment from SMU to Stanford. Though committed to SMU for several weeks now, McGill reconsidered due to the academic opportunities and elite program Stanford offers. “It has been one of the hardest things I had t...
Hicks blocks Hebron’s attempt to defeat Cowboys in district action
Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer
October 6, 2018
CARROLLTON - The bench became deathly quiet and a hush fell momentarily over the folks in the stands. Trailing by a point, Hebron lined up for a potential game-winning field goal. After two timeouts and only 24 seconds left on the clock, the Hebron kicker lines up from 16 yards out. The...
On the Spot: A life-changing signature for athletes
Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Across the United States, star high school athletes woke up this morning in anticipation of a life changing signature. Today is the first National Signing Day of 2018 as nationwide, student athletes are signing a binding contract to further their athletic passion on the collegiate level. Coppell High S...
Cowboys thank friends, family for support as they head into round two of playoffs (with video)
November 24, 2017
Bellies still full from Thanksgiving dinner, the Coppell Cowboys take on the Mesquite Horn Jaguars today at Allen Eagle Stadium at 1 p.m. in the Class 6A Division 1 area playoffs. After their 37-6 victory over the Richardson Eagles last Friday, the Cowboys head into their second playoff game of...
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 l bi-district playoffs. After last week’s win against the Richardson Eagles, the Cowboys completed the se...
Students share excitement for upcoming Allen game
Lili Lomas, Sports editor, Digital content editor
September 13, 2017
With Coppell High School football playing state power Allen High School this Friday, students are preparing for the various aspects of the game from the halftime show to the support in the stands. They share with The Sidekick how they are building up excitement for the game. Senio...
Second half rally sends Cowboys past Boyd (with video)
Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
September 9, 2017
https://vimeo.com/233049843 The Coppell Cowboys beat the McKinney Boyd Broncos, 34-24, Friday night at Buddy Echols Field in a neck and neck showdown up until the end. Having beaten the Broncos last season 31-21, confidence was expected from the Cowboys. However,...
