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
Filed under On the Spot
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
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
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
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Sports
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
Filed under Sports
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
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
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,...
The biggest takeaways from the 2016 football season
Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
December 7, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Sports, Sports Columns
Coming off the heels of three consecutive first-round playoff exits, a new regional alignment and the loss of key prolific players on both offense and defense, Coppell football’s 2016 team had a lot of questions to answer as fall approached. But as each week passed, and the wins continued to pile ...
High motor Round Rock team ends playoff run in regional semifinals
Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
WACO -- As junior tight end Pierce McFarlane crossed the goal line for a 41-yard touchdown catch with 1:38 remaining, it looked as if junior quarterback Brady McBride and the Coppell football team (10-3) had pulled the proverbial rabbit out of the hat for a third straight week. However, the high-powe...
Football playoff alignment: how it works, what to expect (with video)
Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 9, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
After rolling into the playoffs with six consecutive district wins, the Coppell football team has seemed to work its way into a great playoff situation. With its first game being played at Buddy Echols field, no matchup with DeSoto (thank goodness) the stars have aligned for this team. But how did it ...
Cowboys roll into playoffs with throttling of Richardson
Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 5, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
RICHARDSON -- Walking off the field for the final regular season game this year, the Coppell football team (8-2 overall, 6-1 District 9-6A) had its playoff fate set. But the momentum it needed heading into next week’s matchup with 9-1 Rowlett is something they hoped to grab. And on Friday, Copp...
Putting pep in the senior step
Hannah Tucker, Photographer
November 3, 2016
Filed under Media, Photo Galleries, Photos
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Aslam provides inspiration to all in claiming homecoming crown
Farah Merchant, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Senior Rohina Aslam could not believe what was happening. A few weeks ago, her friends nominated her for fun, and now she was being announced 2016 Coppell High School homecoming queen. “At first, I didn’t know because my friends got together and nominated me,” Aslam said. “I didn’t think I wo...
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