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…

Coppell hockey looks to reserve a spot in playoffs

By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell varsity hockey team not only started off their season well, but they have continued to keep an impressive record throughout the season. The team has played, and defeated, their biggest rivals including Jesuit, Frisco, Plano Sr., and Southlake Carroll at least one time so far this season. As of last Thursday they hold a 10-4 record with the four losses being against Frisco, Southlake Carroll, Plano West and Plano Sr.; but they came back to defeat each of these teams when they played them for the second time. “Though we have four losses, we redeemed ourselves and won when we played each of the teams we lost to…

Coppell defeats Highland Park for a second time

 By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell varsity hockey team played and defeated Highland Park for the second time last night with the final score being 4-2. Charlie Busch, Sam Kim, Cody Rodgers and Jarred Smith each scored the goals contributing to Coppell’s win.  The Cowboy’s record as of last night is 10-4 which reflects not only how good they have been playing but their hard work and determination this year as well. They are scheduled to play Jesuit next Thursday which should be a good game since Jesuit is one of Coppell’s biggest rivals. Come out and support the Coppell varsity Hockey team next Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the ITC Red…

Cowboys strive to move up in rankings

By Amanda Peck Staff Writer The Coppell varsity hockey team will play McKinney tonight at the new McKinney South Dr. Pepper Stars Center. The game tonight should be a good game for the Cowboys considering the McKinney Lions have won one of their district games so far. The Cowboys are 4-3 with two of their losses being in overtime shootouts. Also, tonight’s game will determine if Coppell can surpass Southlake Carroll in the rankings for their league. “We are really hoping to win the tonight’s game so that we can be ahead of Southlake in the rankings,” senior captain Charlie Busch said. “We have been practicing hard in order to prepare for our upcoming games…

Coppell vs. Jesuit rivalry continues

By Amanda Peck Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 29 the Coppell varsity hockey team will play their biggest rival, the Jesuit Rangers. For both the players and the fans of both sides, this game is by far a favorite.  The background behind the rivalry was brought about because of the fact that both teams have always been pretty good and the result of the game is never predictable. Another reason for the rivalry is that some Jesuit students live in Coppell and used to go to school with students from CHS. The game will take place at Coppell’s home rink, the Farmers Branch Dr. Pepper Stars Center, at 7:15 on Thursday night. So, come out…

Coppell hockey takes on the Scots

By Amanda Peck Staff Writer Tomorrow, Thursday Oct. 22, the Coppell varsity hockey team will take on Highland Park at the Farmers Branch Stars center at 9 p.m. The Cowboys’ record is 2-1 so far, the one loss being against Frisco. The game tomorrow is supposed to be good, but the Cowboys are predicted to come out on top. Tomorrow is also the day that the Hockey Honeys start wearing their shirts to support the team. The upcoming games in the next few weeks are also supposed to be challenging games. Next week they Cowboys will take on the Jesuit Rangers, the most anticipated hockey game of the year. The Cowboys have defeated the Rangers…