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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell residents gather in the Coppell Arts Center lobby before the Front & Center speaker series with NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas and his father Chris Thomas on Sunday night. Solomon is a 2014 Coppell High School graduate, who is currently with the New York Jets, along with working with the Defensive Line Foundation to raise awareness for mental health for young people of color.

“Vulnerability is true strength”

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor April 4, 2022

Since graduating from Coppell High School in 2014, Solomon Thomas has made an undeniable name for himself.  Drafted No. 3 overall in 2017 by the San Francisco 49ers and signing with the New York Jets...

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...

Senior defensive end Solomon Thomas runs onto the turf at the Alamodome in San Antonio before the US Army All-American Bowl Game on Jan. 5. Thomas' selection cements his status among the most elite high school athletes in the nation. Photo by Mark Slette

Thomas “Army Strong” at All-American Bowl

January 4, 2014

Video By Mark Slette Staff Writer U.S. Army All American Bowl Game Coverage Story By John Loop Sports Editor SAN ANTONIO – Coppell senior defensive end Solomon Thomas’ on-field performance...

Cowboys put Red Raiders down 28-3 on senior night

Cowboys put Red Raiders down 28-3 on senior night

November 4, 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...

Senior Cameron Smith prepares to make a play for the Coppell Cowboys at Friday's game. Coppell defeated Marcus, 31-0. The Cowboys will be playing the Lewisville Farmers tonight at home. Photo by Regan Sullivan.

Football Preview: Coppell vs. Lewisville

November 9, 2012

By Alex Nicoll Sports Writer As the regular season comes to a close, the Coppell Cowboys will take on the Lewisville Fighting Farmers, Friday night at Buddy Echols Field with hopes round out...

Athlete's parents play big part in game of life

Athlete’s parents play big part in game of life

October 30, 2012

By Tina Huang Staff Writer The crowd is going wild in the stands, and everything you do incites a reaction. You hear your coach and your parents screaming at you. Everything in that moment seems...

Cowboys blank Marauders, 31-0

Cowboys blank Marauders, 31-0

October 27, 2012

By John Loop Sports Writer Coppell's run-first approach spread the Marcus defense thin enough to lay 31 unanswered points on the Marauders and safeguard an undefeated 8-0 record. The night started...

Thomas tackles road from Down Under

October 12, 2012

By John Loop Sports Writer Although his 6-3, 263-pound muscular frame has made him one of the top defensive end recruits in the state of Texas, junior Solomon Thomas was once, believe it or not,...

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