Superlatives voting right around the corner

The naming of Superlatives is one of the most quintessential traditions of the American high school experience. Every school year, as the final months begin to arrive, the entire student body of Coppell High School votes on who the most distinguished students were. Categories such as “Most Involved” and “Most Dedicated” reward Coppell’s best students for their loyalty to their school, while superlatives such as “Most Friendly” recognize those who do the little things every day to make CHS a better place. In previous years, there have been six categories of superlatives, with two winners, a male and a female, from each class. And now, this year’s edition of Superlatives is already upon us! Next…

Clark takes reins of CHS baseball team

By Chase Porter Staff Writer For years the Coppell High School baseball team has been a force to be reckoned with, but unfortunately it has not advanced as far into the playoffs as expected. However, with a new head coach, the team feels determined to show the state what they have. Over the past years the team has been under the direction of the coach Don English, who is now coaching for Plano West. Last year was English’s final year with the Cowboys because of repetitive seasons with less than productive runs. “We had some many good players and a lot of good talent last year,” senior pitcher Holden Novak said. “They couldn’t produce when…

Cowboy Baseball mercifully shuts out Keller Indians, 10-0

By John Loop Staff Writer On a beautiful Tuesday night, the Coppell Cowboy baseball team quickly trumped the Keller Indians in just five innings with a score of 10-0, allowing the mercy rule to be called. The Cowboys improve to 3-3 in district play, and 10-9 overall, leaving them tied for fourth place in District 7-5A with the Indians, who drop to 3-3. Junior pitcher Jake Elliott threw lights out for the Cowboys, earning 10 strikeouts and limiting Keller to no runs. Senior Matt Custard, the Keller starting pitcher, lasted only three innings, allowing Coppell to stockpile 10 runs on nine hits. Elliott started the game by striking out two Indians and forcing a third…

Race to the annual police motorcycle competition

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Do you like motorcycles? Or timed competitions? Or just enjoy spending the day with your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’re sure to have a blast at the 4th Annual Coppell Police Motorcycle Competition. This is a training event for police motor officers from around the state, the officers will be competing against each other in timed events, this will be held at Wagon Wheel Park March 29-31. The competition is free to the public and will start every day at 8 AM. This event will help the Metroplex Concerns of Police Survivors. This association provides assistance to the families of law enforcement officers that…

Van Winkle takes captain’s reins for a second year

By John Loop Staff Writer Being captain of a high school varsity team is one thing. But doing that twice is a whole other story. Add in the fact that junior third baseman and catcher Alicia Van Winkle was an underclassman when the coaches first told her she would be taking the reins of Cowgirl softball, and it all gets put in perspective. “It is not common to have a sophomore as a captain alongside two seniors,” Van Winkle said. “You wouldn’t expect an underclassman to be able to handle that much responsibility, but I took pride in that and worked hard through fall and spring, and that is what helped me regain the captain…

Sports fans give Coppell a bad reputation

By Jay Carroll Staff Writer Showing school spirit at sporting events is a great and fun way to stay entertained, but at a certain point the fans in the stand have to draw a line. Coppell is known for the academics – but especially the sports. Coppell sports are very big; we have an extensive line of state champion teams. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, baseball and lacrosse, have all won on the state level, and with this success comes the want and need for student and fan support. Now, this is only my second year at CHS, and I am unaware of how harsh the fans were before I got here. But it is rough. I…

CHS welcomes Feed My Starving Children club

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer At Coppell High School, clubs serve as a medium for students’ beliefs, talents and guilty pleasures. This Wed. CHS welcomes its newest addition, the Feed My Starving Children club, a branch of a nationwide non-profit Christian organization “committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit”. With the help of the organization and its volunteers, FMSC  has shipped meals to more than 70 countries around the world. The club’s mission at CHS will be to recruit as many students possible to set forth change. During the first meeting, students will watch a video and meet with a representative from the organization to discuss officer elections, fundraisers and where the profits…

CLAX to take on Colleyville tonight

By Tanner McCord Staff Writer Coppell‘s junior varsity lacrosse team will be playing their third game tonight at 6:00 at Coppell Middle School West. Varsity will follow with their fourth game of the season at around 7:30. The varsity team will be facing off against Colleyville in their final non-district match for the next few games, hoping to continue their winning streak. Varsity is going into this game with a perfect record, while junior varsity is coming in with two wins and a 10-10 tie under their belt. The games are at home, so head up to Leslie Field tonight and watch the three-time state champions battle to stay undefeated.

Lacrosse teams look to continue early success on Tuesday

By Jay Carroll Staff Writer After both JV and Varsity lacrosse teams blew Alamo Heights out of the water on Friday, the teams will look to continue this success against the Hillcrest Panthers. During the fall season, when JV and varsity are mixed together, the Cowboys defeated Hillcrest in the semifinals of the Halloween Shootout. JV won their first game last Friday against Alamo Heights by a score of 11-1, with Andrew Braden and Drew McAdams leading the team in scoring. Andrew Braden (4 goals) hopes to repeat this outstanding performance on Tuesday. Varsity also dominated Alamo Heights with a 16-1 victory. Hillcrest is a tougher opponent than Alamo Heights and could test both Coppell teams on…

Community shows love, support through charity basketball game

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Tears filled Coppell Middle School North teacher DeLana Attaway’s eyes in amazement as she watched the crowd flood the Coppell High School gym. These fans were not here to cheer on the Cowboys against a district rival. They were here to show their love for Attaway and support her as she fights for her life. “It is overwhelming how much the community has poured out to help our family,” Attaway’s husband Dick said. “Both schools having so much fun and all supporting each other and supporting the community for the benefit of my sweet wife.” On Monday Coppell citizens, students, parents, teachers and others gathered in the gym at CHS…