Herubin aims to lead Cowgirls back to state championship

By Abby Drake Staff Writer From a 5-year-old playing recreational soccer on the Ponytail Express to captain of the Coppell High School girls soccer team, senior Danielle Herubin has developed into a very talented player. Herubin starting playing soccer in kindergarten, where she played on a recreational team through fifth grade. She then graduated into a club league, the D-Feeters where she played for the next six years. Along with her club team, Herubin started on the Coppell varsity as center midfielder for all four years of high school.  With her experience, Herubin acts as a leader for the other players and has been a captain for both her junior and senior years. “As captain…

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…