Coppell places third in Texas Cup State Tournament
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell hockey team rose above their expectations for the 2009-10 season and finished with an impressive record of 36-7-3 and a third-place finish in the Texas State Cup Championship. Before their season even started, the Cowboys earned the title of Summer League Champions with a 12-0-1 record. They also competed in the preseason tournament and came out with a 9-1-0 record. “I was really excited for the season to start after winning the Summer League and doing so well in the preseason tournament,” senior captain Charlie Busch said. “It is a lot easier to go into the regular season after such a successful preseason.” Coppell kicked off its…
Cowboys advance to Texas Cup State Tournament
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell hockey team beat the Allen Eagles 6-2 in the City Championship game Wednesday night at the Farmers Branch Dr Pepper Stars Center. The goals were scored by brothers Brandon and Bradley Harley and Sam Kim who all had two goals each. Each team member received medals and the team got a trophy to put in the trophy case in the main hallway. “It was a great feeling to score two goals in the championship game, but it was an even better feeling to win and get a trophy as a team,” senior assistant. captain Brandon Harley said. “It also is really cool to be able to…
Cowboys lose to Carroll in tough game
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell hockey team lost their game against Southlake Carroll on Thursday Feb. 25 with a final score of 3-1. The team had six players that were not able to play in the game due to injuries or tournaments in their club teams. Nick Futch has been out due to an injury for several weeks. Tyler Privette, Brandon and Bradley Harley, Chad Guderian and Derek Wilms were the players not able to compete in last week’s game. “Though most of the players that were out were some of our key players, we weren’t going to let that hold us back from trying hard to win one of our last games…
Hockey team strives for playoffs
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer With the end of their season approaching, the Coppell hockey team is playing their last district games in high hopes of not only qualifying for playoffs, but advancing as possible. The Cowboys season ends March 4. The team has played and defeated its biggest rivals, including Jesuit, Frisco, Plano Sr. and Southlake Carroll, at least one time so far this season. The team holds a 10-4 record, with its four losses being against Frisco, Southlake Carroll, Plano West and Plano Sr. They came back to defeat each of these teams when they played them for a second time. “Though we have four losses, we redeemed ourselves and won when we…
Coppell hockey ends seven game winning streak
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer Last night the Coppell hockey team ended their 7 game winning streak with a 2-5 loss against one of the team’s biggest rivals this year, Plano West. The Cowboys lost to Plano West in overtime earlier this year; however Coppell beat them in a previous game, so the game last night was to determine who would come out on top of the two teams. Though bitter about last night’s loss, the Cowboys are proud to have racked up 7 wins in a row the past couple months therefore putting them higher up in the district rankings. The team only has seven more games, so hopefully they will continue their success…
Coppell hockey looks to reserve a spot in playoffs
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell varsity hockey team not only started off their season well, but they have continued to keep an impressive record throughout the season. The team has played, and defeated, their biggest rivals including Jesuit, Frisco, Plano Sr., and Southlake Carroll at least one time so far this season. As of last Thursday they hold a 10-4 record with the four losses being against Frisco, Southlake Carroll, Plano West and Plano Sr.; but they came back to defeat each of these teams when they played them for the second time. “Though we have four losses, we redeemed ourselves and won when we played each of the teams we lost to…
Hockey team hosts community open skate
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to skate with the Coppell Hockey players? Well, on Monday, Nov. 23, anybody who is interested will get the chance to join the players on the ice. The “Skate with the Cowboys “event will take place at the Farmers Branch Dr. Pepper Center from 11am- 1pm on the Monday during Thanksgiving Break. For only a three dollar skate rental, all Coppell residents are able to meet the coaches and players, eat lunch with the team, and play fun games and activities with everyone. “I am excited for the “Skate with the Cowboys” event,” senior Co. Captain Brandon Harley said. “I have heard of a lot of…
Students make most of Halloween on Saturday 
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer Video By Victoria Fleming Some people believe that the older they get, the less there is to do for Halloween. Coppell students proved this idea wrong by entertaining themselves with a variety of activities this year on the holiday. Even though the majority of people at Coppell High School attended some type of Halloween party, there were many other fun options available to students. “I was at the OSU vs. Texas game this Halloween,” senior Karli Reichert said. “Even though OSU lost, it was still so much fun. At first, I thought I would regret being gone for Halloween, but the game was a blast and I got the opportunity…
Coppell takes on Plano West in hockey
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell Cowboys varsity hockey team will take on Plano West tonight at the Farmers Branch Dr. Pepper center. Plano West is one of Coppell’s biggest opponents, but the Cowboys are prepared and ready to win. “Plano West is pretty good, but I think we can beat them,” senior capatin Charlie Busch said. “We have been practicing hard and we have beat them in the past.” Plano West has been ranked higher in previous seasons, so the Cowboys are predicted to come out on top at tonight’s game. The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Coppell’s home arena, so come out and support your Cowboys!