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Former Copperas Cove quarterback/receiver Robbie Seybold, center, leads a host of Crusader defenders on a stop of Texas Lutheran’s Demetrius Brock during their contest that spanned two days. The Cru won 27-20.

Former Copperas Cove quarterback/receiver Robbie Seybold, center, leads a host of Crusader defenders on a stop of Texas Lutheran’s Demetrius Brock during their contest that spanned two days. The Cru won 27-20.

Cru Survives

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Tue, 11/25/2014 - 05:00
By JON WALLIN   The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team weathered a lightning delay fueled postponement and Texas Lutheran’s rally late as the Cru held on for a 27-20 victory over the Bulldogs in the completion of an NCAA Division III National Championships First Round game Sunday...
Copperas Cove senior Chance Smith puts up a shot during Meet the Bulldawgs on Nov. 6. Smith scored 17 points to help lead his Bulldawgs to a 57-45 win over Austin Akins in the Bulldawgs season opener on Monday.

Copperas Cove senior Chance Smith puts up a shot during Meet the Bulldawgs on Nov. 6. Smith scored 17 points to help lead his Bulldawgs to a 57-45 win over Austin Akins in the Bulldawgs season opener on Monday.

Bulldawgs begin hoops season with win

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Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:00
By JOHN HENRY MEDINA   The Copperas Cove boys’ basketball team opened the 2014-2015 season with a dominant 57-45 win over Akins on Monday night in Austin. Senior Rashard Odomes scored 19 points and senior Chance Smith added 17 to lead the Bulldawgs (1-0).
Copperas Cove dual-sport athlete Andrew Leuthner gets the hand off from teammate Justin Joe during 4x100- meter relay as part of the Eagle Relays in March.

Copperas Cove dual-sport athlete Andrew Leuthner gets the hand off from teammate Justin Joe during 4x100- meter relay as part of the Eagle Relays in March.

Leuthner Commits to UIW

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Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Copperas Cove senior Andrew Leuthner has a checklist of goals he wants to achieve, and after Wednesday, he can put a mark next to one.
Copperas Cove senior Lexia Perez was named 12- 6A Outstanding Libero for 014. The senior had 1,020 digs on the year, which was fourth-best in the state and ninth best in the nation, according to Map Preps.

Copperas Cove senior Lexia Perez was named 12- 6A Outstanding Libero for 014. The senior had 1,020 digs on the year, which was fourth-best in the state and ninth best in the nation, according to Map Preps.

Nine Lady Dawgs named to 12-6A All-District list

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Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Lady Dawgs historic volleyball season culminated in nine Lady Dawgs be named to the 12- 6A All District volleyball team.
Sophia Ortiz reacts after her team, the Regulators, won the 10U volleyball crown Wednesday night at Copperas Cove Junior High. The Regulators finish their undefeated season 9-0 with the division crown.

Sophia Ortiz reacts after her team, the Regulators, won the 10U volleyball crown Wednesday night at Copperas Cove Junior High. The Regulators finish their undefeated season 9-0 with the division crown.

Youth Volleyball Champs Crowned

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Tue, 11/18/2014 - 09:49
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove Youth Volleyball league concluded their 2014 season last Wednesday.

Lady Dawgs open season with 3-2 record

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Tue, 11/18/2014 - 09:48
By TJ MAXWELL   The Lady Dawgs responded from a 58-50 loss to San Antonio O’Connor in the opening round of bracket play with a 56-34 victory over Round Rock McNeil in the annual Bush’s Classic Basketball Tournament last weekend in Bulldawg Gymnasium.
Aggies running back Brandon Ortega breaks loose for a long run against the Warriors in the Division II championship game Thursday night at Bulldawg Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Warriors 56-20 to claim the Division II crown.

Aggies running back Brandon Ortega breaks loose for a long run against the Warriors in the Division II championship game Thursday night at Bulldawg Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Warriors 56-20 to claim the Division II crown.

Longhorns, Aggies cap perfect season with championships

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Tue, 11/18/2014 - 09:46
By TJ MAXWELL   Four teams brave frigid temperatures Thursday night at Bulldawg Stadium to determine the Division I and Division II champions of the Copperas Cove Youth Football League tackle program.

Lady Dawgs give valiant effort in playoff loss

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Fri, 11/14/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   HILLSBORO – The outcome wasn’t what head coach Cari Lowery and her Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team wanted, but the effort from her girls all year was exactly what she asked for.

Odomes signs with OU

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Fri, 11/14/2014 - 05:00
Inspiration comes from many places, but for Copperas Cove senior shooting guard Rashard Odomes, it’s close to home.