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Bulldawgs running against Round Rock

Bulldawgs running against Round Rock

Bulldawgs to visit Wildcats in 12-6A opener on Sept. 25

david_morris
Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:56
By Jason Chlapek Cove Leader Press   Now the games mean something. When the Copperas Cove and Temple football teams meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Wildcat Stadium in Temple, it’ll be the District 12-6A opener for both teams.
The Bulldawgs are on the road for a Thursday game against Round Rock Westwood.

The Bulldawgs are on the road for a Thursday game against Round Rock Westwood.

Dawgs hit the road for game with Round Rock Westwood

david_morris
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:07
By Jason Chlapek Cove Leader Press   For the first time this season, the Copperas Cove football team will play away from Bulldawg Stadium Thursday night. The Bulldawgs will face Round Rock Westwood at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kelly Reeves Stadium, 10211 Parmer Ln., Austin.
Camera Artistry Photos

Camera Artistry Photos

Raiders sneak past Cove, 42-35

david_morris
Fri, 09/04/2026 - 23:46
By Jason Chlapek Cove Leader-Press   In a game where starting quarterback Craig Davis III left with an injury in the second quarter, the Copperas Cove football team still had a chance to win at the end Friday night. But in the end, it wasn’t meant to be.
Bulldawgs run the field with the ball on Friday evening.

Bulldawgs run the field with the ball on Friday evening.

Copperas Cove Bulldawgs open season with win against Ellison Eagles

david_morris
Sat, 08/29/2026 - 00:24
By Jason Chlapek Cove Leader-Press   With the exception of two turnovers, a punt and a safety, the Copperas Cove offense clicked on all cylinders Friday night. The Bulldawgs accounted for 439 yards of total offense in a 49-27 victory against Ellison in the 2026 season opener at Bulldawg Stadium.
Kyra Gaston, a 2022 graduate of Copperas Cove High School, was recently awarded her place in the girls volleyball record books with the National Federation of State High School Associations, or NFHS.

Kyra Gaston, a 2022 graduate of Copperas Cove High School, was recently awarded her place in the girls volleyball record books with the National Federation of State High School Associations, or NFHS.

CCHS grad Gaston earns spot in HS volleyball record book

david_morris
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:33
Special to the Leader-Press    A Bulldawg has cemented herself in the national high school volleyball record books.
Members of the CCISD board of trustees are present for Tuesday's first pitch at the newly renovated ball fields.

Members of the CCISD board of trustees are present for Tuesday's first pitch at the newly renovated ball fields.

New ballfields for CCISD lead the way in athletics facilities improvements

david_morris
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:51
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Tuesday, Copperas Cove ISD celebrated the opening of its new baseball and softball fields with the opening pitches of the season. Back in August 2025, the conversion of the fields was approved by the CCISD board of trustees and was paid for via fund balance.
Dooley in for a touchdown

Dooley in for a touchdown

Dawgs playoff bound despite loss to Midway

david_morris
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 23:59
By Clay Whittington Cove Leader-Press   One day, Rodney Southern hopes to bring Copperas Cove its first state championship, but he also understands it is a process.  Thursday evening, the Bulldawgs took the first step.
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Dawgs tricked in shutout loss to Temple

david_morris
Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:01
By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   TEMPLE– Headed east, the (6-3, 3-2) Bulldawgs faced off against the Wildcats of Temple High School (7-2), (3-2) with a playoff spot on the line.
The Bulldawgs push hard in their run against Temple.

The Bulldawgs push hard in their run against Temple.

Dawgs tricked in shutout loss to Temple

david_morris
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 23:59
By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   TEMPLE– Headed east, the (6-3, 3-2) Bulldawgs faced off against the Wildcats of Temple High School (7-2), (3-2) with a playoff spot on the line.