The Coppell cross-country teams competed in the Haltom Pre-District Meet on Thursday, October 2, after last weekend’s Jesuit meet was canceled due to conditions. This make-up meet gave many athletes a chance to showcase their progress, and Coppell made the most of the opportunity. Despite a tough course, the Cowboys and Cowgirls turned in impressive performances, earning team victories and individual medals across multiple divisions.

Cowboys Highlights

• Varsity Boys – Coppell took 1st place out of 23 teams in a field of 225 runners. Top finishers included Rodrigo Abrego (12th), Vihaan Sharma (28th), Lukas Stumm (29th), Abishek Suresh (30th), and Rigved Nehere (35th). Rodrigo also earned a medal for finishing in the Top 20.
• JV Boys – The Cowboys finished 3rd out of 19 schools, just one point from 2nd and only eight points shy of the team title. Medalists were Ansh Patel (6th), Aaron Joseph (10th), and Dee Raibourn (13th). Carlos Ramirez (22nd) and Vihaan Chodisetti (24th) narrowly missed medaling but impressed with strong performances.

Cowgirls Highlights

• JV Girls – Coppell dominated, winning 1st place out of 10 teams and placing five runners in the Top 20. Laurel Storey claimed the individual title, followed by Sophia Sarmiento in 2nd. Lauren Tang (7th), Joanna Benjamin (14th), and Sophia Rincon (16th) also medaled, leading a sweep that showed Coppell’s depth and talent.

Coach’s Perspective

Coach Wren praised his athletes’ efforts:

“It is a big deal anytime you win a race as a team. I am super proud of these JV runners winning a Varsity race. Our girls dominated the competition, and our JV Boys were right there competing for the top spot. This meet was a great tune-up for District. I can’t wait to see the kids compete one last time this season at North Lakes Park in Denton against stiff district competition. I’m confident that our kids will compete well.”

Looking Ahead

Next up, Coppell heads to North Lakes Park in Denton for the District Meet on October 10. With momentum from Haltom and continued progress throughout the season, the Cowboys and Cowgirls are ready to take on their toughest challenge yet.

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