Students go the extra 13.1 miles
By Ben Cowlishaw Online Copy Editor Every student has their niche – something they enjoy and makes them feel a part of something. Some students sing, produce artwork or play a sport while others choose to run 13.1 miles. The reasons students choose to run a half-marathon vary greatly. Some are merely checking it off a list of life goals, while others seek to prove to themselves that they can go the distance. No matter the reason, it all pays off in the same way: an incredible sense of accomplishment that may never be matched. Senior Connor Wilcox did not have an extensive running history before she ran the White Rock half-marathon last December. “My…
UIL realignment places Coppell in District 5-5A
By Julianne Cauley News Editor Every two years, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realigns the state’s athletic districts. This morning, Coppell was placed in District 5-5A with some familiar foes. Distrct 5-5A Coppell Denton Ryan Lewisville Lewisville Flower Mound Lewisville Hebron Lewisville Marcus Coppell is currently in District 7-5A with Southlake Carroll, Keller, Keller Fossil Ridge, Keller Central, Denton Guyer, Saginaw and Justin Northwest. The traditional rivalry between Coppell and Southlake Carroll will not occur in district play in the new alignment. However, the school is in Region I along with Coppell and they could go head-to-head in the playoffs or non-district play. Additional realigned districts and regions can be found here.
Big dreams come true on national signing day
By Sammy Robben Sports Editor For many seniors across the country, today marked the day that their high school athletic careers would end and their collegiate future would begin. Both boys and girls soccer committed, as well as four of the CHS varsity football players. Among the football signees, were Sam Rice (SMU), David Busby (North Texas), Jake Larson (University of Texas at El Paso) and Nick Jordan (University of Texas). The Coppell soccer program had a number of signees including Kasey Johnson (Al, Birmingham), Jackie Moreau (North Texas), Lindsey Meyer (Texas) and Cassidy Spriggs (Northeastern). The boys soccer program had Will Simmons (John Brown), Phillip Ellis (St. Edwards) and Adam Bonville (St. Edwards). These…
Photo Gallery: Coppell Cowgirls vs. Southlake Carroll Dragons
Photos by Jodie Woodward
Photo Gallery: Coppell Cowboys vs. Southwest Raiders
Photos by Lauren Ussery
Soccer unappreciated, underrepresented in America
By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Try to go through your daily routines for an entire week, or even a single day, without seeing or hearing anything about sports. Even if you have always been disinterested in sports, it will surprise you how much they are intertwined in everyday American life. It is no secret that Americans as a whole are fascinated by sports, with football obtaining almost religious levels of devotion from some. This enduring fascination has led to the development of a notorious sports culture in America – one more lucrative and diverse than any other in the world. I have been an avid sports fan since infancy. I relish being able to…
Coppell “Raines” on Roughrider’s parade
Davis DeLoach KCBY-TV Sports Director Kilian Bresnahan & Capri Jordan KCBY-TV Sports Crew Jett Raines led the Cowboys to a 72-37 win over the Saginaw Roughriders.
Cowboy’s basketball triple threat
By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer With an impressive lineup consisting of raw talent, colossal size, and experience, the Coppell Cowboys basketball team is in for a successful season. However, somewhat overlooked, is the chemistry and leadership between three senior players. Seniors Austin Mankin, Warren Oishi, and Jett Raines are all third year letterman seniors on the Coppell High School basketball team. In addition to their talents in the sport, the three have been close friends for almost eight years. This close knit relationship is their main source of strength when it comes to dominating on the court. For the trio, basketball has always been a favorite past time and hobby. Each of these towering giants…
Varsity soccer looks to ‘kick it up’ a notch
By John Loop Staff Writer Soccer balls will surely be meeting the back of the net this season. With the addition of new boys coach Chad Rakestraw, the Cowboys varsity soccer team will certainly be scoring. After a disappointing loss against Hebron in last year’s first round of the Class-5A playoffs, the Cowboys will look to get off on the right foot. “The program has nearly transformed in only a year,” senior goalkeeper Phillip Ellis said. “We all knew that things needed to change drastically if we wanted to succeed in the next year.” The hiring of Rakestraw from district rival Justin Northwest means going back to square one. But the new coach has an…
Photo Gallery: Coppell Cowboys vs. Keller
Photos by Trevor Stiff Video by Davis DeLoach