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 ...
Fewer players, more coaches: Coppell ultimate frisbee taking new approach with smaller roster
Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Standing on a field, with seven players on each team, the objective of an ultimate frisbee player is to pass it to their other teammates without the interception of their opposing team and make it to the endzone. Even though only seven players are on the field, the effort behind the club requires many m...
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...
Can o’ worms
Reid Valentine, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Editor’s note: This story is a part of The Sidekick series on the #MeToo movement and sexual harassment. Sexual harassment or assault, along with domestic violence are, always have been and always will be wrong. There is no excuse for committing these crimes, yet the fact of the matter is both of th...
CHS athletes sign on to continue their passion on next level
Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Five student athletes, in addition to their friends, family and coaches, gathered in the Coppell High School arena yesterday at 8 a.m. for National Signing Day. Senior Breanne Chausse signed to play volleyball at Sam Houston State University, senior Janane Tan to playing go...
Cowgirls fall to state’s No. 4 team in three sets
Lili Lomas, Executive Digital Content Editor, Sports Editor
August 26, 2017
The Coppell High School Arena was filled with the CHS student section chants Friday night which provided support for the Cowgirls as they took on the state’s No. 4 ranked team. The Coppell Cowgirls varsity volleyball team fell short to the Lady Eagles losing straight sets (29-27, 25-12,...
Coppell Cowboys soccer victory over Skyline Raiders
Hannah Tucker, Photographer
February 16, 2017
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Coach Stephen Baca motivates baseball teams to workout (with video)
Hannah Tucker, Photographer
January 26, 2017
https://youtu.be/iVXADQI7cCU Coppell Performance Course director Stephen Baca motivates the athletes to push on in their workout after school last Thursday in the CHS weight room. Baca has a very motivational personality, encouraging everyone to do their best and not overstrain themselves. Video by...
Football playoff alignment: how it works, what to expect (with video)
Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
November 9, 2016
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 ...
Tennis continues to dominate, moves to area semifinals
Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
October 21, 2016
For the first time in nearly a month, the Coppell tennis team faced an opponent outside of the weaker District 9-6A. However, it did not miss a beat. In truly dominating fashion, the Coppell tennis team trounced Rowlett early in the first round of the area playoffs, winning 10-0. In doubles m...
Varsity Volleyball Winning over W.T. White
Hannah Tucker, Staff Photographer
September 25, 2016
W.T. White Middle Blocker, number four, leaps up to block the Cowgirls from scoring at the game against W.T. White Tuesday night in the arena. The Cowgirls won each set 25-3, 24-5, and 25-7 with a huge lead each time. Photo by Hannah Tucker. Coppell High School senior outsid...
Lone (Five) Star: Choate finds home as one of nation’s top deep snappers
Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor
September 15, 2016
He is, according to Kohls Kicking Camp, Coppell football’s only five-star recruit. He is the fifth ranked player at his position in the entire nation. Yet Connor Choate does not need the spotlight. Since he first took the field as a varsity player in the fall of 2015, that is never what the senior l...
