Coppell takes down Marcus in important 6-5A showdown Image and video hosting by TinyPic

By Andy Tabor The Coppell Cowboy football team beat Flower Mound Marcus 42-21 in a statement win for the Cowboys. Coming off of a shaky win against Hebron, the Cowboys left no doubt that they were the better team against Marcus Friday night. Once again, junior running back Cam McDaniel put on a show for Coppell, scoring five touchdowns. McDaniel had only 41 rushing yards, but made many impact and momentum shifting plays to help Coppell secure such an important win. McDaniel had 124 yards receiving, helping senior quarterback Hayden Hawk in another productive game in district play. “Beating a tough Marcus team was a big statement win.” McDaniel said. “To play so well against…

Coppell faces Marcus in heavyweight battle

Tonight under the lights in Lewisville two distrcit 6-5A teams sitting in the middle of the pack at 1-1 in district play will fight for an inside track to the playoffs. With three weeks left in the regular season the winner of tonights game greatly increases their chances at making the playoffs, while the loser will be stuck hanging onto a fourth seed. Marcus (4-2) and Coppell (6-1) both have put up impressive numbers to this point with their only losses coming to Southlake (both teams) and Katy (Marcus). Tonights game win feature a battle between Coppell’s defensive line who has struggled over the past two weeks to stop the run versus Stephen Hopkins who…

Marcus vs Coppell Preview

By Andy Tabor Staff Writer Like last week, this Friday I was able to speak with a member of a local area volleyball team that had played against Coppell and their upcoming district opponent.  The match up this week is against Flower Mound Marcus and I had the pleasure of talking to Dj Phee, a senior outside-hitter committed to playing volleyball at West Point Academy in New York.  Her current team, the Allen Eagles, are ranked number one in the area and number five in the entire state of Texas.  Allen defeated Coppell two games to one in an early season tournament, while Allen beat Marcus three games to one recently. Andy: Hey Dj, as you know Coppell…

Only Volleyball Friday

By Andy Tabor As disappointed as you may be that there is no football this Friday, cheer up!  The Cowgirl volleyball team plays an always entertaining foe in Marcus, 6:00 at home.  Think of Marcus as Southlake.  Just add intensity and harsh feelings towards each other and you have Coppell vs. Marcus ’09. Coppell split with Marcus last season, and hope to get off on the right foot this season against them.