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Cove senior Lexi Perez was selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State First Team. Senior Mikayla Blount was given an Honorable Mention.

Cove senior Lexi Perez was selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State First Team. Senior Mikayla Blount was given an Honorable Mention.

A Year in Review: Copperas Cove athletics continues growth in 2014

News Staff
Wed, 12/31/2014 - 08:06
By TJ MAXWELL   It has been a roller coaster ride this season on the Copperas Cove sports scene, but oh what a ride.

Lady Dawg basketball

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Fri, 12/26/2014 - 08:52
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CCHS Coach Cecil Johnson tutors Bulldawg football player Darish Robinson in World Geography through the P.A.S.S. Club where more than 200 athletes come for assistance with their studies to boost their GPAs and keep them playing in the school’s sports programs.

CCHS Coach Cecil Johnson tutors Bulldawg football player Darish Robinson in World Geography through the P.A.S.S. Club where more than 200 athletes come for assistance with their studies to boost their GPAs and keep them playing in the school’s sports programs.

Cove High football team obtains 100 percent passing rate through after-school tutoring

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Tue, 12/23/2014 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   CCHS Bulldawg football player Rodney Slater with books in hand quietly ambles into the coaches’ meeting room on the high school campus. He signs his name in on the white board and marks the time of his arrival.
Copperas Cove head coach Eldridge McAdams celebrates with his players, from left, Mikayla Blount, Kenya Hanyes and Angel Mullen. The Lady Dawgs improved to 13-5 overall and 2-1 in district play with their 70-65 win over The Ellison Lady Eagles Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Copperas Cove head coach Eldridge McAdams celebrates with his players, from left, Mikayla Blount, Kenya Hanyes and Angel Mullen. The Lady Dawgs improved to 13-5 overall and 2-1 in district play with their 70-65 win over The Ellison Lady Eagles Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Lady Dawgs earn early Christmas present

News Staff
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Lady Bulldawgs’ fans and players were likely feeling a bit of déjà vu of their loss to Killeen in the district opener after watching a seven-point fourth-quarter advantage deteriorate to just one point with 1:08 left to play Friday night against Ellison.
Cove senior Rashard Odomes scored 40 points in an 82-65 loss to Elliosn on Friday. odomes has 71 points and 26 rebounds in the last two games.

Cove senior Rashard Odomes scored 40 points in an 82-65 loss to Elliosn on Friday. odomes has 71 points and 26 rebounds in the last two games.

Odomes’ 40 points not enough in 82-65 loss

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Tue, 12/23/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Cove Bulldawgs came up short in the District 12-6A opener against the EllisonEagles despite senior  Rashard Odomes torching the Eagles for 40 points and 11 rebounds in the 82-65 loss.
Cove senior Angel Mullen retrieves a rebound to start a fast break during the Lady Dawg’s 13-0, fourth quarter run in Cove’s 41-27 victory in Belton Tuesday night. The Lady Dawgs return to action tonight at home aganst Elliosn for Teacher Appreciation Night.

Cove senior Angel Mullen retrieves a rebound to start a fast break during the Lady Dawg’s 13-0, fourth quarter run in Cove’s 41-27 victory in Belton Tuesday night. The Lady Dawgs return to action tonight at home aganst Elliosn for Teacher Appreciation Night.

Christmas at the Battle of the Bulge

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Fri, 12/19/2014 - 05:00
By TONY ADAMS   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs went into Tuesday’s battle in Belton to collect momentum going into the Christmas break. Belton looked to battle back from a tough District 12-6A opening loss at Shoemaker.
Copperas Cove senior Rashard Odomes drives the the basket for two of his game-high 31 points in the Bulldawgs’ 81-66 win over the No. 17 La Vega Pirates. Odomes notched a triple-double in the win with 15 rebounds and 11 assists to go with his 31 points. The Dawgs open District 12-6A play on Friday at Ellison.

Copperas Cove senior Rashard Odomes drives the the basket for two of his game-high 31 points in the Bulldawgs’ 81-66 win over the No. 17 La Vega Pirates. Odomes notched a triple-double in the win with 15 rebounds and 11 assists to go with his 31 points. The Dawgs open District 12-6A play on Friday at Ellison.

Dawgs manhandle Modocs

News Staff
Fri, 12/19/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Very few players have that magic switch they can flip to switch gears, but Copperas Cove senior Rashard Odomes has that gear and switched it to turbo mode Tuesday night when he notched a triple-double to lead the Bulldawgs to an 81-66 win over No. 17 La Vega.

Cove bowlers earn split against Killeen

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Fri, 12/19/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove boys’ bowling team remained perfect on the season with a 15-2 victory over the Roos Tuesday at Hallmark Lanes. James Norris led the Dawgs to victory with a 217 average in match play to help propel his team to a 7-0 lead after match play.
Copperas Cove freshman Olivia Garcia competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the Killeen ISD Mary Jobe Christmas Classic swim meet Saturday at the Clements Boys and Girls Club.

Copperas Cove freshman Olivia Garcia competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the Killeen ISD Mary Jobe Christmas Classic swim meet Saturday at the Clements Boys and Girls Club.

AquaDawgs finish third

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Tue, 12/16/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove AquaDawgs notched a third-place team finish at the Killeen ISD Mary Jobe Christmas Classic swim meet Saturday at the Clements Boys and Girls Club in Killeen.