Bound for Bear Country

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press GARLAND – Copperas Cove senior Justin Joe and sophomore Amber Boyd had one last attempt to earn one of four coveted spots advancing to the Region II-6ATrack and Field Meet at Baylor’s Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex in Waco.

Local boxer to compete at STJO

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Jacob Valencia, a 14-yearold freshman at Copperas Cove High School will compete in the South Texas Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in Laredo this weekend. The recent transfer from Slaton is a two-time National Champion.

Soccer Champs Crowned

BY TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation youth soccer championships have concluded and five teams remain standing with city championships in hand. The 9-and-under Cheetah Girls completed their undefeated season with a 9-0 record and a city crown.

Morrison just misses cut at Region II-6A Golf Tournament

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press WACO – Copperas Cove junior Tyler Morrison continues to improve on the lynx. Last year, in her first trip to the Regional golf tournament, she posted rounds of 81 and 90 for a two-day total of 171 to finish 43rd out of a field of 96 golfers.

Bulldawgs run-rule Ellison 12-2; inch closer to playoffs

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Bulldawgs were chomping at the bit to get a second chance at the Eagles after suffering a tough 7-6 loss at Ellison in their firstround matchup.

Dawgs stumble against Tigers 8-3

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove defense made some early miscues and an opportunistic Belton Tigers’ team took full advantage on their way to an 8-3 victory in Cove on Tuesday.

Drever, Morris-Utu sign to play at next level

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press You can always tell a program’s success by the opportunities provided to the athletes when they’re playing time ends. That fact is evident in seven of eight seniors that have signed to continue their volleyball careers at the next level.

Cove Tennis has strong showing at District 12-6A Tournament

WACO – The Copperas Cove tennis team qualified five players as alternates to the Region II-6A Spring Tennis Tournament to be held April 21-22 at the Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center. “In all we were involved in eight, three-set matches,” said Cove head coach Paul Talbett.

Signing Day III

Nine Copperas Cove athletes participate in mock signing ceremonies Monday at Copperas Cove High School. Footballers Ledarian Johnson and Devin Wilson-Williams signed to play for Tyler Junior College and Tyler Hawkins committed to Haward Payne University. Junior J.P.

Lady Dawgs inch closer to playoffs

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – It was time. Copperas Cove senior Rachel Jost had been struggling to find her way at the plate of late, and with the bases loaded in a 5-5 tie, it was time to strike.