Coppell keeps up streak with 4-1 rout of Keller Fossil Ridge

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer The Cowboys continued their undefeated season, improving their record to 3-0 in district and 14-0 overall. Coppell appeared to start off strong with a goal within the first few minutes of play but it was disallowed due to an offside call. Junior Zunil Narsing made up for this assisting senior Laurent Maksoud for a goal shortly after. Sophomore Chris Madden also scored off a left footed rip a few minutes later. The boys dominance was present all game as anytime the Fossil Ridge was able to get possession the Cowboy defenders quickly sent it back up the forwards. The second half started out much like the first with a goal…

PSA awards Springer title of Hometown Hero

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Everyone knows someone who has made an impact on the world around them. From motivational stories to heart warming work in the community, those who strive to make a difference in Coppell are now being recognized. The Coppell High School Public Service Academy (PSA) is wrapping up the second year of the Hometown Hero project, devoted to giving recognition to residents who have had a positive community effect. This year’s Hero, Coppell Middle School East Principal Laura Springer, was announced at the Coppell game against Justin Northwest on Friday. PSA announced Hometown Hero nominees two weeks ago, and voting was open to students, parents and other communities until Thursday. Springer…

Vista Ridge Mall’s Cool School contest awards NTH@C $2,500

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager If you’ve visted Vista Ridge Mall recently, you might have noticed a wall dedicated to the Vista Ridge Mall’s Cool School contest with stickers of locals schools who are in the running for a money prize. New Tech High @ Coppell was a name doted on that wall, along with eight other schools, and after months of competing was finally announced as the first place winner on Jan. 29. Second place was taken by McAuliffe Elementary School in Highland Village, winning $1,500, and third place by Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center in Lewisville with a $1,000 prize. New Tech High @ Coppell earned $2,500 as the top school in Vista…

Diggs to carry on highlights at Mizzou

For numerous high school seniors, the prospect of playing college athletics is daunting and highly unlikely. Only a handful of Coppell student athletes each year are lucky and privileged enough to play at one of the highest levels of organized sports in the nation.  Senior soccer captain Alyssa Diggs is one of the lucky few who have worked hard enough to earn a scholarship at the next level, which for her will be at the University of Missouri.  Diggs’ recruiting process started in high school around the beginning of her junior year.  Baylor and Texas were in the early running for Diggs, but she had other ideas about schools. “Initially I wanted to go to…

Baseball and softball look to start the season strong

By Nathan Reck             Replacing an athlete that goes on to play at the college level isn’t easy, but replacing six Division I players in one year is next to impossible. That is what Coppell baseball coach Don English Cowboys must do as they prepare for the upcoming season.             “Hard to replace the experience we lost, but with the inexperience we are seeing a burning desire to improve daily,” English said. “Our young players are competing for playing time every day and that’s a very good thing.”             The team is looking to repeat as District 6-5A champions, but after that the goals for this team will be to have a different outcome than…

Cowgirls upset Allen Eagles in five-game match

By Andy Tabor Heart, determination, and execution:  all of these traits were demonstrated on Nov. 6 by the Coppell Cowgirl volleyball team.  The Cowgirls beat the number four ranked team in the state and top team in the area 25-21, 22-25, 25-21, 22-25, and 16-14 in a nail-biting five game match. The Cowgirls and Allen Eagles were extremely evenly matched and seemed to have answers for the other team every single point.  Volleys lasted for what felt like minutes, while every single fan was on their feet screaming for their team.  The atmosphere was electric, with chants flying back and forth in the tightly packed gym. Many memorable plays were executed at Plano West Thursday…

Cowgirls win Sixth Consecutive Match

by Andy Tabor Coppell Volleyball handed Mesquite a quick loss Tuesday night.  The Cowgirls won in three games, 25-11, 25-9, and 25-15.  This was the Cowgirls sixth straight win. The team was pleased with being able to close out the Skeeters in three games. “Maintaining our focus was important for us to win this game,” Captain Shelby Tamura said. “It’s a good win to get ready for the upcoming district season.” The Cowgirls play away at McKinney Boyd Friday.  Boyd should present the Cowgirls a good challenge, preparing them further for the Southlake Carroll district opener the next Friday September 25.