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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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On Friday, former Coppell football coach and current athletic director Joe McBride accepted the position as head coach and athletic coordinator at McKinney Boyd High School. McBride leaves behind Coppell football with a legacy of three district titles in five seasons from 2010-14.

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...

Athletes face pressure on, off the field

Athletes face pressure on, off the field

April 17, 2015

By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac Wake up. Go to school for eight hours. Race home to grab a track uniform for an hour practice. Squeeze in a quick dinner between practices. Endure...

Board of Trustees president Anthony Hill (center) and vice president Susie Kemp (right) discuss policy changes at the special board meeting on April 13. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Update: New athletics director voted in on unanimous decision

April 14, 2015

By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac The special April 13  Board of Trustees meeting generated quite a deal of  buzz  with the decision to hire the high-profile return of former Coppell...

McBride named head football coach at Dripping Springs

McBride named head football coach at Dripping Springs

January 25, 2014

By John Loop Sports Editor UPDATE: Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the hiring of Joe McBride on Monday night. Coppell Cowboys football head coach Joe McBride is leaving...

The Cowboys take the field before their game against the Irving Tigers at Irving Schools Stadium. Coppell defeated the Tigers, 56-8. Photo by Regan Sullivan.

Cowboys tame Tigers, 56-8

November 16, 2013

By John Loop Sports Editor The Coppell Cowboys took no time at all to set the tone against the Irving Tigers and for the rest of their playoff run. It actually only took 49 seconds. The...

Cowboys put Red Raiders down 28-3 on senior night

Cowboys put Red Raiders down 28-3 on senior night

November 3, 2013

By Alex Nicoll Staff Writer Senior running back Gavin McDaniel rushed for over 100 yards, junior tight end Conner Williams caught his first touchdown pass this season and the Cowboys took Senior Night...

Cowboys tame Jaguars, win 45-3

Cowboys tame Jaguars, win 45-3

October 20, 2013

By Alex Nicoll Staff Writer One score was all it took to put away the Flower Mound Jaguars on Friday night. But in honor of homecoming night, Coppell decided to put on a show for the fans at Buddy Echols...

Allen QB Murray 'too much' for Coppell defense

Allen QB Murray ‘too much’ for Coppell defense

September 28, 2013

By John Loop Sports Editor Allen junior quarterback Kyler Murray is even quicker in person. So it would make sense why Murray has fielded offers from The University of Texas-Austin, Texas A&M...

West runs wild, secondary forces turnovers as Coppell dominates Rockwall 68-20

West runs wild, secondary forces turnovers as Coppell dominates Rockwall 68-20

September 16, 2013

By Alex Nicoll Staff Writer Coaches and players dream of amassing 500 total yards of offense under the lights on Friday nights. So, when 300 of those precious yards come from one player in particular,...

Sophomore cornerbacks Jacob Murray and junior Troy Parker battle against each other during a spring practice

New UIL rules limit full contact practice slate

May 15, 2013

By Alex Nicoll Sports Writer As concussions in sports become more prevalent among amateurs, the Universal Interscholastic League (UIL) is taking more cautionary measures to ensure the safety...

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...

Joe McBride

January 23, 2013

Joe McBride is the Head Coach of the Coppell Cowboys football team. McBride came to Coppell in 2009 and is currently in his fourth season here. He immediately brought with him a winning tradition...

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