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…

Soccer team claims No. 1 ranking in state

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor The Coppell High School soccer program is one that is accustomed to success of the highest level. Both the boys and girls teams have State Championships under their belt and are consisten postseason contenders. Even for the most successful of teams, however, being ranked first in the entire state of Texas is a prodigious honor. Only a few weeks into the 2012 season, the Cowboys have achieved that honor. According to ESPN’s Fab 50 rankings, the Cowboys are not only the team to beat in Texas, but are also the second-best high school soccer team in the entire nation. The Cowboys’ 11-0 start under first-year coach Chad Rakestraw  has…

Cowboys play Southlake at home tomorrow

By Lance McCaskey Staff Writer Tomorrow the Cowboys and Cowgirls basketball teams will take on our hated rivals, the Southlake Dragons, in the big gym at Coppell High School. In their last matchup, the Cowboys killed the Dragons with a score of 59-32. They look to build on their recent success, winning the last 4 of their 6 games. The girls didn’t fare so well in their last matchup with the lady Dragons, losing by a score of 59-24. They are looking to turn their season around, and look to avenge their last loss. The games start tomorrow at 7:30 in the big gym. Come on out and support your Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Canceled soccer games unlikely to be made up

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer Both the girls and boys soccer games were canceled on Tuesday and were unable to be made up for on Wednesday due to the threat of more weather in the area. It is not believed that the games will be made up for due to UIL rules stating that only two non tournament games can be played in a week and district starting next week. The girls were due to face off against McKinney Boyd, who has been somewhat of a force in the area in recent years, knocking the Cowgirls out of a possible repeat state title run two years ago and winning state last year. The Cowboys were…

Soccer unappreciated, underrepresented in America

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Try to go through your daily routines for an entire week, or even a single day, without seeing or hearing anything about sports. Even if you have always been disinterested in sports, it will surprise you how much they are intertwined in everyday American life. It is no secret that Americans as a whole are fascinated by sports, with football obtaining almost religious levels of devotion from some. This enduring fascination has led to the development of a notorious sports culture in America – one more lucrative and diverse than any other in the world. I have been an avid sports fan since infancy. I relish being able to…

Cowboy’s basketball triple threat

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer With an impressive lineup consisting of raw talent, colossal size, and experience, the Coppell Cowboys basketball team is in for a successful season. However, somewhat overlooked, is the chemistry and leadership between three senior players. Seniors Austin Mankin, Warren Oishi, and Jett Raines are all third year letterman seniors on the Coppell High School basketball team. In addition to their talents in the sport, the three have been close friends for almost eight years. This close knit relationship is their main source of strength when it comes to dominating on the court. For the trio, basketball has always been a favorite past time and hobby. Each of these towering giants…

NFL Predictions: NFC Divisional Round

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor The Dallas Cowboys are experiencing the NFL Playoffs from their sofas once again, but that has not prevented infectious postseason excitement from spreading throughout Coppell. The Wild Card round was full of excitement, highlighted by Tebow’s overtime magic lifting Denver over heavy favorites Pittsburgh. With four matchups pitting the league’s best teams and everything on the line, the second round is sure to have more thrilling performances in store. Below I will give my take on the two NFC Divisional Round games and briefly predict who advances, and who goes home. New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers Despite not being one of the top two teams in the NFC, the New Orleans Saints and their record-breaking offense have…

Tennis team sets sights on spring season

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Though their demaning fall season ended months ago, the Coppell Tennis Team has continued practicing hard every day. Why? Unlike most sports programs at Coppell, tennis has two seasons, one in the fall and one in the spring. In the 2011 fall season, the Coppell tennis team had one of its most successful years of late, including domianting performances in district and a trip to Abilene for the State Playoffs. While the fall season is oriented more towards team success, the spring season focuses on individual achievements.  Months have passed since the Cowboys’ exit from the state playoffs in late October, and these months of preparation will come to…

Soccer teams kick off season with impressive wins

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor The soccer program at Coppell High School has quietly been one of the school’s strongest traditions in recent decades. Both the Cowboys and Cowgirls squads are locally renowned as consistent playoff contenders, and even have a few State Championships under their belt. Now, the first semester is drawing to a close – which means soccer season is just now underway! For Coach Stricker and his 2012 Cowgirls team, the ultimate goal is to return to State and reclaim the title of State Champions, which they won in 2009. Though the season is young, the Cowgirls appear to be taking steps in the right direction early on. Their 2012 season kicked off with three…

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