Athlete of the issue: Senior Jake Hicks and his devotion to the field
BY ARIELLE KRAUS For many students at CCHS, sports are a very important part of their life. With the variety of teams that CCHS has to offer, it is not uncommon to meet someone who is part of at least one of them. For senior Jake Hicks, sports have... Read more
Letting the fans have a say: An overall prediction of the NBA All-Star game unfolding in March
BY RYAN MERARD Even with the pandemic going on, the National Basketball Association (NBA) recently announced that the NBA All-Star Game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7. This tournament selects players from the association based on both coach and audience input, and game rosters are determined... Read more
Sports signing day: CCHS student-athletes make college commitments
BY KAYLA GATES As the spring season approaches, CCHS seniors have begun to make big decisions regarding their future after high school. With many student-athletes hoping to continue playing sports in college, a select few have already committed to a collegiate career. On February 4, CCHS held one of... Read more
CCHS brings it on: Cheer team places second at state championships
BY KAREN SUROS After a long, challenging season, CCHS cheerleaders competed at the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state championships in Lakeland this past weekend. For the first time in Cowboy history, the team not only made it to finals, but placed second at the state competition.  “It... Read more
Hope for the best: The NBA should choose to just continue the season as is
BY RYAN MERARD With games getting postponed left and right and multiple players testing positive for COVID-19, the National Basketball Association (NBA) seems to be struggling to keep the coronavirus under control, despite having a limited number of fans in the arenas.  Teams have frequently been forced to play... Read more
Exceeding expectations: The Miami Dolphins and their fans look towards the future after a quite surprising season
BY RYAN MERARD “Dang, the Dolphins are actually good this year?” is a question that has probably been asked by numerous sports fans, especially the Miami ones. Seeing the numbers “10-6” next to the Miami Dolphins may be an uncommon sight in the NFL standings because of how poor... Read more
Back to the grind: Kicking off 2021 with boys’ and girls’ basketball
BY ALYSSA KHAN COVID-19 has led to uncertainty in almost everything, including school sports. Athletes participating in fall sports have been anxiously awaiting to hear when they can get back to playing. After months of uncertainty, Cooper City’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams finally get to start their seasons... Read more
Boys’ varsity soccer: Cowboys win season opener
BY KAYLA GATES The long-awaited boys’ soccer season has commenced once again at Cooper City High School. The Cowboys kicked off their season with a 3-1 win against McArthur High School Mustangs in their opening match. Following a series of delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Broward... Read more
Varsity football: Cowboys tackle Senior Night
BY KAYLA GATES After an abundance of delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and recent tropical storm, the Cooper City High School football program was finally able to celebrate Senior Night at their first home game of the season. The Cowboys took on South Broward, facing a 12-0... Read more
Kicking off during corona: How CCHS sports teams opened their seasons
BY KAYLA GATES The 2020-2021 high school sports season presented itself in a unique manner this school year. Due to the health concerns of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the fall season endured a late start. Regardless of the delay, competition is well underway, with the CCHS sports teams preparing... Read more