Two hockey powerhouses do battle Thursday
By John Loop Staff Writer This Thursday, the Coppell Cowboy varsity hockey team (5-4) will face a strong skating Jesuit Rangers team at Miller Ice Rink in Farmers Branch. Jesuit as an offense is very quick and good at scoring points, as they have already scored 39 goals so far this season. The Rangers leaders in points, forwards Hayden Meshell and Nick Alexander, have the ability to score multiple goals as well as set up others for scoring chances. Coppell will give the Rangers a good game, as Janson Polk and Jason Reyes anchor the Cowboys offensive front. As for the defensive side, goalie Parker Johnston and his cohort of defensemen have yet to hold…
Cowboys topple Jesuit in close game, 35-28
By John Loop Staff Writer With just under three seconds to go in the game, senior safety David Busby leapt to snag the game-saving interception that allowed the Coppell Cowboys to rope the Rangers, 35-28. The first half was very uneventful, as both teams struggled to a stalemate in offensive production. After Cowboy quarterback Jake Larson committed three turnovers, two interceptions and one fumble on three potential scoring drives, Jesuit capitalized on opportunity to score 21 points and tie the score at the half. Larson went 12-of-16 for 157 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions that ultimately kept the game close. The Jesuit defense also received a heavy dose of Coppell junior running back Luke…
Band to honor victims of 9/11
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer With the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 approaching this Sunday, Coppell High School’s and Jesuit’s band planned a special pre-game performance to honor those who lost their lives at tonight’s game. It is a very unique game for Coppell and Jesuit, the opposing team, as ten years ago; Coppell played Jesuit in an away game three days after the twin towers were hit. Both bands have planned and rehearsed a performance that is set to begin about thirty minutes before the actual game begins. The two songs chosen to play are “Amazing Grace” and “The Star Spangled Banner”. Both bands will play and create a formation together. It is sure to…
Coppell vs. Jesuit preview
By Chris Reagan Staff writer The past two games have started a little rough for the Cowboys, falling behind early and having to play catch up. In the second half Coppell has outscored opponents 34-0. The defense is going to have to be on the ball early in the game if they want to keep up with the high powered Jesuit offense that has scored over 40 points in their first two games. Coppell will have to focus on stopping the passing game and key into top receiver Jake Oliver who already has 406 yards this season and five touchdowns. The linebackers are going to have to also put pressure on quarterback Jack Brezette in…
Lacrosse championship: inside the locker room
By Chase Porter Staff Writer Being a three year varsity lacrosse player has given me the unique chance to experience what really goes on before and after the state championship games. In the locker room everyone was pretty silent, everyone was either listening to music or just starring at the floor. Most of the seniors and starters isolated themselves and focused on the game. Finally, all the coaches called us around and we discussed the game; going over the offenses and defenses one more time just to make sure everyone had it down. After a short pep talk and a lot of yelling and banging on lockers everybody suited up and lined up in the…
Jesuit Rangers 13, Coppell Cowboys 11
Chase Porter Staff Writer Last night, March 9, 2011, our Coppell High School lacrosse team fell to the number one ranked Jesuit Rangers 13 to 11. The guys Coppell Lacrosse team has is a two time state champion in divsion 2 and this year the team made the switch to division 1. So far the teams record has been undeafted until last night and they are currently ranked second in the state. The game last night against Jesuit was promised to be one of the biggest games of the year and it did just that. Even though the Rangers pulled of the win in the closing minutes the Cowboys gave it all they could but he…
Coppell Hockey looks to start quickly, improve further in 2010
by Thomas Hair Staff Writer Every Friday, hundreds of Coppell students support the football team by attending vivacious pep rallies and going to the football games. Everybody at Coppell High School knows how great the football team is, and other sports at the school such as volleyball have received no shortage of attention. In the midst of all the excitement surrounding football, it was quite easy to miss all of the other great groups that have been starting up their seasons in the past couple of weeks. One such squad was the Coppell High School Hockey Team. Coppell Hockey’s Varsity team has been very successful in the past few years, including a 3rd place…
Area round of soccer tonight at Hebron
By Nathan Reck Tonight the Cowgirls take on the Allen Eagles in the second round of playoffs at Hebron High School at 6 PM. The Cowgirls are coming off a 4-1 win over Keller Central Monday night and haven’t lost a game since a 0-2 loss on Jan. 21. Allen finished the season 6-9-3 with a 3-3-3 fourth place finish in district 8-5A. The Cowboys also play tonight as they take on the Jesuit Rangers in the second round of playoffs at Hebron High School at 8 PM. The Rangers provide a tough test for the Cowboys as they enter the game ranked number one in the country and undefeated on the year at 19-0…
Boys soccer to compete with nation’s heavyweight
By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Usually, for people to see the nation’s top teams in soccer compete against each other, they have to make a trip across the country. However, in this circumstance, people only have to travel to District 6-5A matches to see the best. According to ESPN Rise Fab 50, Coppell moved up 17 spots from last year to being ranked 16th in the nation this year. While that is very good, Coppell still has to compete against a few top of the teams in the nation before going to playoffs. “We’ve put a lot of work and practice into the preseason so we’re ready to see it all come together and…
Hockey team strives for playoffs
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer With the end of their season approaching, the Coppell hockey team is playing their last district games in high hopes of not only qualifying for playoffs, but advancing as possible. The Cowboys season ends March 4. The team has played and defeated its biggest rivals, including Jesuit, Frisco, Plano Sr. and Southlake Carroll, at least one time so far this season. The team holds a 10-4 record, with its four losses being against Frisco, Southlake Carroll, Plano West and Plano Sr. They came back to defeat each of these teams when they played them for a second time. “Though we have four losses, we redeemed ourselves and won when we…