The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls faced back-to-back competition last week in two new and challenging locations. On Thursday, September 18, the JV squads ran at the Rick Neill Memorial Meet at Lake Park in Lewisville, while on Friday, September 19, the Varsity teams tested themselves at the Nike South Invitational. Both meets brought high humidity and unfamiliar courses, providing a valuable test for Coppell’s runners as District approaches.

Cowboys Highlights

At the Lewisville meet, Sam Meier dominated the Varsity Boys division, running confidently from start to finish in his return from injury. Strong support came from Allan Ramirez, Abishek Suresh, Rigved Nehere, Aiden George, and Nolan Reeder, all of whom impressed with their aggressive racing on a tough course.

At Nike South, Coppell’s Varsity Boys Elite squad continued to show promise. Diego Morales once again displayed his consistency, while teammates Tanish Neelapu and Sidharth Kerthipati turned in strong performances. Coach Wren noted that Tanish is rounding into form and that Sid continues to improve each week. Srivanth Rudrangi stepped up as Coppell’s top runner in the Varsity Boys division, providing valuable leadership for the squad.

Cowgirls Highlights

At Lewisville, Bishakha Sinha led the Cowgirls with a 10th-place finish in the Varsity Girls division. Coach Wren praised her hard work in practice and believes she will continue to improve as the season progresses.

At Nike South, Coppell’s Varsity Girls Elite team battled a stacked field. Maya Easterwood led the way with an impressive 4th-place finish, while freshmen Finleigh Sanders and Anusha Patki turned in strong races to bolster the team. With five underclassmen in key roles, the Cowgirls continue to gain experience and confidence heading into championship season.

Coach’s Perspective

Coach Wren reflected, “Both meets were great opportunities for our runners to face tough competition on new courses. It was exciting to see Sam Meier back strong, Bishakha pushing herself into the top 10, and our Varsity teams stepping up at Nike South. We are young, but this group continues to work hard and improve each week. I’m confident that the progress we’re making will pay off when District arrives.”

Looking Ahead

Next up, Coppell’s Varsity teams will travel to the Cowboy Jamboree to compete on a college course against another strong field. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad will race at the Jesuit XC Classic, a traditionally fast meet that always produces exciting results.

Until next time, Coppell Cross Country will keep pushing forward!

Photo credit: Adrian Holguin

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