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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Former Coppell deep snapper snapper Connor Choate, who graduated in 2017, was named as the 2021 12th Man for Texas A&M on Aug. 28. The 12th Man is an A&M tradition dating back to 1922.

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...

During Friday nights game, Coppell High School sophomore and free safety Jonathan McGill runs the ball down the field as the first quarter comes to a close at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Cowboys ended the night with a 28-21 victory over L.D. Bell. Photo by Amanda Hair.

McGill, timely defense saves narrow OT victory in season opener

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Editor August 27, 2016

No matter which way you look at it, it was not pretty. For some, the first game jitters appeared to be in full effect on Friday night. However, Jonathan McGill was seemed to be immune. The sophomore...

Gaither’s masterful outing leads to narrow victory

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor May 21, 2016

GRAND PRAIRIE - In baseball, timeliness is everything. To some, the oft-debated topic of timely hitting could be seen as simply a facade, a statistic that can be attributed to pure luck. But on Friday...

Kalvacherla named the Sidekick Sports’ student-athlete of the year

Kalvacherla named the Sidekick Sports’ student-athlete of the year

Lili Lomas, Staff Writer May 20, 2016

This school year, Coppell High School senior Vinay Kalvacherla has managed to not only remain a part of Coppell’s varsity tennis team for his third year in a row, but also secure the rank of no. 2 in...

Underrated sport warrants recognition, lacrosse players work harder to play

Underrated sport warrants recognition, lacrosse players work harder to play

Mallorie Munoz, Managing Editor @munoz_mallorie April 29, 2016

In the south, high school football is widely popular. Ask anyone who has seen NBC’s “Friday Night Lights”. Despite being named National Collegiate Athletic Association’s fastest growing sport,...

The Cowboys celebrate as Trey Becerra strokes a grand slam over the left field wall which increased their lead to 12-0 in the fourth inning of the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader against the Haltom Buffalos. The Cowboys played at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex and the night ended with a 10-0 win in the first game and the second game ending 12-1.

Paschall, Gaither lead charge in doubleheader rout, district championship

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor April 28, 2016

With a three run lead in the second inning, Myles Paschall dug into the box, swung and launched a ball well over the left field wall. With his first of two hits on the night, the senior outfielder watched...

Sidekick members tour CBS news studios  in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 14.. In sports journalism, in Los Angeles and around the nation, social media presence and web presence are becoming enormous.

Sports Reporting in the Digital Age: How to stay one step ahead in a changing market

April 17, 2016

LOS ANGELES - From the minute I set foot in Los Angeles International Airport, I could feel it. Maybe it was residual from Laker great Kobe Bryant playing his last game in Staples Center the night before....

High Priest: sophomore’s two goals, stout defense boosts team to regional final

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor April 8, 2016

In a game that was tied until midway through the second half, the Cowboys soccer team (21-0-2) stayed true to their game thus far in the playoffs: play incredible defense and score with sophomore forward...

Coppell High School senior and midfielder Scott Simigian attempts to steal the ball from a McKinney Boyd forward as the second half of Tuesday nights game begins. The Coppell Cowboys ended the night with a 4-1 victory over the McKinney Boyd Broncos at the Frisco Memorial Stadium.

Grimmer, defense hold strong as Taylor leads attack to lift team to regional tournament berth

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor April 6, 2016

FRISCO- For much of the season, junior forward Nick Taylor and the Cowboys’ high-powered attack has stolen the show, piling on goals in Coppell’s 20 wins. But on Tuesday night, facing McKinney...

In physical matchup, Taylor & Cowboys prevail to advance

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor March 26, 2016

After being tackled from behind in the box with 13 minutes left to play, junior attacker Nick Taylor lined the ball up on the penalty mark. Down 2-1 in the bi-district round of playoffs, the Cowboys (18-0-2...

Senior pitcher and third baseman Ray Gaither loads up to swing in the first inning of Tuesdays game against Southlake Carroll. Gaither drew two walks and got the save in the Cowboys 1-0 victory.

Pitching staff throws one hit shutout in victory over Carroll

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor March 23, 2016

It was John Kodros’ game. With the wind swirling at the CISD Baseball/Softball complex, the junior starting pitcher threw a gem for the Cowboys, throwing six innings and allowing only a single hit...

Junior forward Nick Taylor attempts to dribble past the Richland defense in the Cowboys 9-0 victory at Buddy Echols field. Taylor had three goals in the first 18 minutes to lead the Cowboys to a win.

Taylor records yet another hat trick in rout of Richland

Marcus Krum, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

A mere 18 minutes into the match, Coppell junior forward Nick Taylor dribbled past the entire Richland defense, reared back, and struck the ball into the back of the net, a sight that has become routine...

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