Sports

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.

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.

The Bulldawgs' playoff drought is over, but the road ends with 63-6 loss in DeSoto.

Copperas Cove Bulldawgs break playoff drought with 63-6 loss in DeSoto

david_morris

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 22:24

By David Morris Cove Leader-Press DeSoto – It has been 2,554 days since the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs football team last competed in a Texas High School playoff game. Their reward for finishing fourth in District 12-6A and making the playoffs, the top 25 ranked DeSoto Eagles out of District 11-6A.

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.

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.

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Dawgs open district play with win over Kangaroos

david_morris

Fri, 09/26/2025 - 23:26

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs (4-1, 1-0) opened the district portion of their schedule on the road at Leo Buckley Stadium playing the Killeen Kangaroos (0-5, 0-1).

The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs win again on the road at Leander.

Road Dawgs continue winning ways over Leander Glenn

david_morris

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 09:00

By David Morris Cove Leader-Press LEANDER – For the second time in as many weeks, the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs hit the road for their Friday night contest, facing the Leander Glenn Grizzlies. Copperas Cove left A.C. Bible Jr. Memorial stadium with a 35-21 victory.

The Bulldawgs run down the Eagles on Friday night.

Bulldawgs clip Eagles’ wings in season opener

david_morris

Sat, 08/30/2025 - 00:08

By SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press Friday night lights returned in dramatic fashion as the copperas Cove Bulldawgs opened their season against the Ellison Eagles in what can only be described as an instant classic.

Head football coach Rodney Southern, second from left, chuckles during Tuesday's first recording session of "Southern Talk."

Coach holds first “Southern Talk” ahead of first Bulldawgs game

david_morris

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 14:53

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove ISD board room was the site of Bulldawgs’ Head Coach Rodney Southern’s first recording of “Southern Talk.” The program was previously known as “Coffee with the Coach” and is held weekly prior to the Bulldawgs varsity game.