Girl’s soccer enters tough stretch before district commences

Adam Bremner Staff Writer To start off the 2011 season, the Cowgirl soccer team ranked second to only one team in ESPN RISE’s Fab 50 teams in the nation. And after losing its first game to Clear Lake, Coppell dropped to 22nd in the rankings but have not lost a game since. Tonight, the Cowgirls battle Mckinney Boyd, who are ranked 17th in ESPN’s rankings and knocked the Cowgirls out of the playoffs last year. Over the last couple of years, Boyd and Coppell have formed a chippy rivalry that brings the best out of each team. The Cowgirls’ line of tough opponents this week does not stop there, however, as they face two other perennial powers. When they…

Ubogagu on front cover of ESPN’s RISE

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer CHS junior and Stanford signee Chioma Ubogagu is featured on the April issue of ESPN’s Rise magazine. She is being recognized for leading Coppell’s girl’s varsity soccer team to its first state title, won in her sophomore year, among her many other feats as a student and soccer player. Her front-cover spread reads “Stand Up: all-American Chiomaga Ubogagu takes over when it counts”, and her 4-page spread features her history with the sport, family, academics as well some of Ubagugo’s playing history and fun-facts. RISE magazine, previously named SchoolSports, is aimed at providing sports news to high school students. Be sure to pick up a magazine (limited quantity available in…

Rise names junior midfielder top recruit in nation

by Caitlin Conner Staff Writer              Junior Chioma Ubogagu was recently named one of the top recruits in the area for colleges according to ESPN the Rise magazine. According to Rise, Ubogagu is “arguably the nation’s number one recruit from the class of 2011 and the key cog in Coppell’s run to last season’s Class 5A state title.” “I think it’s a great honor personally,” Ubogagu said. “I have always wanted to be one of the best players, so being selected as a top recruit in a way lets me know I am somewhat reaching my goal. However, at the end of the day, a ranking is a ranking; it’s just someone’s personal opinion. I…

School, club teams provide unique experiences

  by Blake Seitz Sports Editor Everyone remembers their Little League days—how mom and pop loaded up kids, dogs and folding chairs into the minivan for a Saturday morning of small children’s sports. For most people, that was the extent of their athletic career. For others it’s the beginning, and the next step is often club leagues. Club leagues are essentially the private sector’s answer to school sports, although they function in a slightly different capacity. They are expensive and often hyper-competitive, but many argue they provide valuable services to college ball hopefuls of all ages. Perhaps the most important difference between club and school sports is also the most obvious: starting age. High school…