The Coppell High School cross-country teams opened their 2024 season under the lights at McInnish Park this past Friday night, competing against 22 schools at the annual Friday Night Hawk Invitational. The two-mile night race provided a unique atmosphere, and Coppell athletes delivered standout performances across all divisions.

Cowboys Highlights

Coach Wren reflected, “It was a cool experience for the kids to run underneath the lights on a Friday night. Although the race was only 2 miles, I saw a lot of good things from the kids.”

Freshman Vihaan Sahni won the JV Boys’ division, while fellow freshman Vihaan Sharma led Coppell’s Varsity squad as its top performer. In the Elite Varsity Boys’ race, Diego Morales finished in the top five, with teammates Tanish Neelapu and Sam Meier both placing in the top 10. Freshman Tyler Kim also stood out as the fastest Coppell ninth grader.

Cowgirls Highlights

On the girls’ side, Coach Wren noted, “Overall, I was pleased with how many of our younger runners competed. I look forward to seeing them continue to improve as the year goes on.”

Freshman Charlotte Baade, recently cleared from injury, secured a top-10 finish in the JV Girls’ race. In Varsity competition, freshman Hannah Stumm emerged as Coppell’s top finisher.

The Elite Varsity Girls’ race was highlighted by senior standout Maya Easterwood, who dominated the field to win by nearly 40 seconds. Four Coppell freshmen — Rachel Stumm, Finleigh Sanders-Burk, Anusha Patki, and Bishakha Sinha — followed close behind, with Rachel and Finleigh earning top-20 finishes.

Looking Ahead

With a strong mix of experienced leaders and promising newcomers, the Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls are poised for a memorable season. The team next competes at the Luke’s Locker 6-Mile Relay, an early test of both depth and teamwork.

Contact Information

For more details or to support Coppell High School’s Cross-Country team, please contact:
Patricia Chi
Email: chi.patricia@gmail.com
Mobile: (469) 831-3709