Reck pops back into the picture
By Seth Slover Staff Writer Senior inside linebacker Aaron Reck’s high school football career has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. With a number of reoccurring knee injuries, Reck has gone through a great deal of adversity to be on the field. Originally, this story was heading in a different direction. This was going to be a story about Reck’s optimistic attitude amidst the difficult fact that he was not going to be able to play his senior season due to injury. However, fortunately for Reck, this story – as well as his own – has taken a turn for the better. Just any inside linebacker has, he has endured his share of injuries. …
Passing of friend impacts CHS starters on field
By Seth Slover Staff Writer Tragedy often has the greatest influence on those who are immediately impacted. For Coppell football players Luke Jenner and Jason Lister, the tragic death of good friend Jha’Kyric Nixon has become their inspiration and motivation on the football field. Coppell resident Jha’Kyric Nixon, 17, died July 29 in a drowning accident at a Lewisville Lake birthday party. Unfortunately, over 100 people – the vast majority students at Coppell High – were present as attendees of the birthday party. Nixon was planning to transfer to CHS from the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District. Everyone who knew Nixon was positively impacted by his vivacious personality, clever jokes, and caring spirit. It undoubtedly takes…
“Solly” shirts spark concern
By Lance McCaskey Staff Writer We’ve all seen the “Solly” shirts being paraded around the school by proud Cowboy fans. But think about this. When you buy a “Solly” shirt, where does the money go? You may think, “Hey, that’s a cool shirt, I think I’ll buy one.” You think you’re supporting your team, and you think you’re supporting Solomon, but who gets the money? Does Solomon get any money? Does the school get any money? The answer is no. The people who you bought the shirt from pocket the money and use it for themselves. Its the classic argument, should student athletes be paid? No matter what you think or say, it does not…
Spring football underway
Kara Adkins Staff Writer With the school year slowly but surely coming to an end, there are many students that can’t wait for the month of May to come. However, for those who are on Coppell’s varsity football team the month of May brings the unbearable spring practices. Though many players can’t stand the treacherous practices, they are an extremely important prelim before the season starts. Head football coach, Joe McBride, runs these practices and keeps all the players and coaches in tip top shape and ready for the 2011 season. After last season’s tragic playoff loss to Trinity, McBride is determined to strive for perfection and excellence with all of his players behind him….
Playing in Carroll’s Dragon Stadium: good news or bad news?
Rebecca Neumann Entertainment Editor Yes, the rumors are true. The Coppell Cowboys varsity football team defeated Midland and now move on to the fourth round of the playoffs. While the elation leftover from the staggering win beings to wear off, it’s time for everyone to look toward the next match-up, against the undefeated and nationally ranked Trinity Trojans on Friday Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium in Carroll. Everyone knows the other team: Trinity has claimed the 5A Division I State Championship three out of the last five years, including last year. What not everyone may know is the stadium situation. For our playoff game, the coaches of both teams met and flipped a coin…
Pep-Rally Friday: dress your decade
By Abby Drake Staff Writer This week’s football game against Denton Guyer high school is the biggest game of the season. The wildcats are expected to be the most intimidating challengers for the cowboys and Coppell will need all the support they can get to pull out a win. In order to get the school pumped up for this Friday there is going to be an indoor pep-rally. The theme is decades since Coppell will try to blast Denton Guyer to the past. The pep-rally will include performances from each decade, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, by the Coppell Cheerleaders. The Larriettes will be performing a hip-hop dance and the band will play inspirational music….
CHS Marching Band perform Jubilee part I
Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Last Friday night the Coppell Cowboys took on the Mesquite Horn Jaguars and had a fierce round-up of 13-0. During halftime the Coppell High School marching band preformed their show: Life Americana part I, Jubilee and shows great signs of of developing into a killer show this season. This year the band also plans to create a bigger visual for the audience by bringing in props, Coppell directors are trying to keep them under wraps, so there is no mention of what the props will possibly be. As for the Coppell Color Guard they performed wonderfully; they have some areas that need improvement, but under the direction of James Thomas, anything…
For many athletes, strength comes from the soul
by Blake Seitz Sports Editor Religion, no matter the creed, has the tendency to become entwined in all areas of life, from politics to personal finances. The same holds true for athletics, where faith plays an integral role in a number of things, from strengthening the believer to shaping his or her priorities. The following stories highlight a number of ways religion affects athletes on the playing field. Strength As Coppell’s running back, junior Cam McDaniel embodies physical strength: with a max bench press of 215 pounds and a 40-yard dash of 4.53 seconds, he can run around—or through—just about anyone on the football field. That’s not what makes him strong, though. “God and his…
Deep run for Coppell in the works?
By Travis Bremner Staff Writer The matchups are set and the second season is ready for action. The District 6-5A race has been compelling to watch, coming down the final Friday night for the second straight season. Now the four qualifiers go into battle the state’s best. Coppell avoided a scary situation in which they would be in a high stakes battle with Euless Trinity in the first round by beating Flower Mound last Friday. They forcefully handed that right over to Flower Mound. Flower Mound Marcus kicked Hebron out of the dance; it faces a Grapevine team they have already defeated this season. This district has prepared these four teams, Southlake Carroll, Coppell, FM…
Last home game serves as farewell to Buddy Echols Field for Seniors
Staff Writer Frances Ruiz As a student who gets into the action of football games, I can always be seen yelling and cheering at the Coppell stadium on Friday nights. No matter if its pouring down rain or incredibly hot, I love the excitement and rush generated at each and every game. So with Coppell’s last home game rapidly approaching, I’m sad to say goodbye to Buddy Echols Field. Tonight’s game has been appropriately themed Senior Night for the students who have crammed in the bleachers and stuck on Coppell tattoos for the past four years. As the last time I’ll be cheering on our Coppell Cowboys at home, I’ve come to realize how little time I have left at Coppell High School. Having spent my time stressing…