Coppell keeps up streak with 4-1 rout of Keller Fossil Ridge

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer The Cowboys continued their undefeated season, improving their record to 3-0 in district and 14-0 overall. Coppell appeared to start off strong with a goal within the first few minutes of play but it was disallowed due to an offside call. Junior Zunil Narsing made up for this assisting senior Laurent Maksoud for a goal shortly after. Sophomore Chris Madden also scored off a left footed rip a few minutes later. The boys dominance was present all game as anytime the Fossil Ridge was able to get possession the Cowboy defenders quickly sent it back up the forwards. The second half started out much like the first with a goal…

Cowboys dominate Saginaw in first district game

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer The Cowboy soccer team started off district play with a 3-0 rout of Saginaw to start district play on Tuesday night. Coppell dominated the game from the beginning playing a possession oriented game with a lot of short passing, in contrast to Saginaw’s play which tried to work the ball up the field as quickly as possible. Coppell maintained possession for well over the majority of the game within the opposing half of the field, stopping Saginaw offensive attempts almost as soon as they started. Tanner Lines earned a hat trick, scoring all of the team’s three goals for the game in the first half, including one in the last…

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…

Cowboys trounce Panthers, Dominate Dawgs

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer The Coppell Cowboys finished the first day of the annual Coppell Kick-off Classic Thursday with a 2-0 record against Plano East and Midland, holding both teams to shutout wins. Thursday afternoon Coppell played Plano East, easily defeating the Panthers 4-0. Following this game later in the day Coppell took on Midland taking care of the Dawgs, 3-0. Goals were scored by Mitchell Parnell, Steven Wheatcroft, Tanner Lines, and Will Simonds. After the first day of play Coppell sits at first place in the tournament, doubling the second highest point total and a three goal lead over second place. Coppell takes on South Grand Prairie tomorrow at 2 P.M. at Coppell.

Boys soccer another option tonight

Coleman Armes Staff Writer There is so much going on tonight with Coppell High School sports, most notably the Coppell Cowboys Basketball playoff game tonight at Irving MacArthur against Colleyville Heritage High School, but if that is too far there is another, closer option. Coppell Cowboys soccer takes on Saginaw here tonight at Buddy Echols Field. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. This is an important district game and Coppell is the favorite with Coppell getting a 5-0 win last time they played. Coppell is also currently 5-2 in district. So if it is too long of a ride to go to Irving go check out Cowboys soccer. Also check out their website here to…

Cowboys kick their way to next round against top team

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Tuesday March 23, Coppell boys soccer team had their first playoff game against Keller Central.  Although the cowboys already beat Keller Central earlier in the year 1-0, the team has changed a lot since then. With the new and improved team, the cowboys beat Keller Central 4-0. Advancing past first round, Coppell’s next opponent is the nation’s and state’s number one team Jesuit on Friday at Hebron High School at 8 p.m. Jesuit has had an unbelievable season with no losses and only allowing all their opponents to score three goals on them. The score between Coppell and Jesuit at their last meeting was Jesuit 4-0. Ever since second half…

Coppell soccer teams last District games tonight

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer On Friday March 12, both Coppell boys and girls soccer team have their last District game of the season. Girls play Flower Mound at Buddy Echols Field. JV 2 starts at 4:30 p.m., JV 1 starts at approximately 6 p.m., and varsity starts around 7:30 p.m. Although the Cowgirls already clenched the first place spot of District 6-5A for playoffs, tonight is Senior Night honoring all the senior players and their soccer careers at CHS. Boys play Flower Mound at Flower Mound High School. JV 2 starts at 4:30 p.m., JV 1 at 6 p.m., and varsity approximately starts at 7:30 p.m. The last meet ended with a tie at 0-0…

Cowboys clinch playoff spot, make most out of Senior Night

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer On Tuesday March 9, Coppell boys soccer team played their last home district game against Lewisville. To keep with tradition, the last home game is set to honor the senior players. “[Senior Night] is not just to celebrate our soccer careers at the high school but also to thank our parents for coming to all of our games no matter where or what the weather is like,” senior captain Colton Reese said. Before the game began, each player got to cross the field for their last time with both their parents at their sides. The players thanked their mothers with a rose and the fathers a soccer ball. After the…

Cowboys prepare to battle Marauders

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Due to TAKS on Wednesday March 3, all UIL sports could not play any games on Tuesday March 2. This gave Coppell boys soccer team a full week just to focus on Friday March 5 game against Flower Mound Marcus. Last game, the Marauders beat the Cowboys 1-0 and tonight is a chance for redemption. The JV 1 and JV 2 games will both start at 5:30 p.m. at Chinn Chapel fields and varisty will start after around 7:15 p.m. For directions and more information about Chinn Chapel fields, click here.

Cowboys battle for playoff spot tonight

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Coppell boys varsity soccer team plays Hebron tonight, Feb 26, for a crucial game. Both teams are tied for fourth place in District 6-5A and only the top four teams qualify for playoffs. Tonight’s winner is garenteed a spot to playoffs while the other will be out of the running. The game is scheduled to start around 7:30 pm at Buddy Echols Field. JV 2 is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm and JV 1 is scheduled to start at 6 pm. If you have not been able to attend a game this season yet, come cheer your Cowboys to victory and a playoff spot.