Sports

Bullpup cheer has bite

News Staff
Fri, 08/15/2014 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   The Copperas Cove Junior High School Bullpup cheerleaders not only have a big bark, but they backed it up with a big bite into the competition recently at National Cheerleader Association Camp to get ready for the new school year.The Bullpups cheer  squad won first place...
Copperas Cove baseball standout Tim Bechtold was selected to the 17-under North Texas Region of the National Team Identification Series for USA Baseball.

Copperas Cove baseball standout Tim Bechtold was selected to the 17-under North Texas Region of the National Team Identification Series for USA Baseball.

Cove duo selected to USA NT Teams

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Copperas Cove baseball standouts Tim Bechtold and MichaelHays were again recognized for their skills on the baseball  diamond. The duo was recently selected to the North Texas Region of the National Team Identification  Series (NTIS) for USA Baseball.
The North Pointe kickball team poses for a photo after defeating the Free Ballers in the Copperas Cove city league kickball championships Sunday at Copperas Cove City Park. Northpointe went undefeated this season wih just two ties on their way to winning the crown.

The North Pointe kickball team poses for a photo after defeating the Free Ballers in the Copperas Cove city league kickball championships Sunday at Copperas Cove City Park. Northpointe went undefeated this season wih just two ties on their way to winning the crown.

North Pointe claims city kickball crown

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   For members of the North Pointe Church and Free Ballers kickball teams, Sunday night’s city kickball championship meant a chance to be the best, but also set examples.
Copperas Cove’s Dominic Smith hits a forehand volley during his game against Pfugerville’s Adam Compton on Friday. Cove split matches with Killeen and Pflugerville to move to 4-1 on the season in team tennis.

Copperas Cove’s Dominic Smith hits a forehand volley during his game against Pfugerville’s Adam Compton on Friday. Cove split matches with Killeen and Pflugerville to move to 4-1 on the season in team tennis.

Cove Tennis splits on Friday, moves to 4-1

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Dawg Tennis team improved to 4-1 after splitting matches with Killeen and Pflugerville on Friday.The Dawgs began the  day with a lopsided 16-3 win over the Killeen Kangaroos.
Copperas Cove’s Alex Wilson hits a backhand shot during the District 8-5A tournament in Waco back in April. The girls are a combined 26-1 to start the 2014 season.

Copperas Cove’s Alex Wilson hits a backhand shot during the District 8-5A tournament in Waco back in April. The girls are a combined 26-1 to start the 2014 season.

Cove Tennis opens 2014 with 3-0 record

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Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove varsity tennis team opens the season with three straight match wins to improve to 3-0, including avenging a loss to Ellison that knocked them out of the playoffs last year.
Sfc. Donald Vess holds his challenge coin that serves as his membership card to the Professional Football Ultimate Fan Association. Vess was inducted into the PFUFA last week during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony festivities in Canton, Ohio.

Sfc. Donald Vess holds his challenge coin that serves as his membership card to the Professional Football Ultimate Fan Association. Vess was inducted into the PFUFA last week during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony festivities in Canton, Ohio.

Kempner man inducted into Pro Football Ultimate Fan Association

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Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Being a die-hard fan doesn’t make you an Ultimate Fan. It takes a lot more than cheering maniacally for your favorite professional football team to be inducted into an elite organization like the Pro Football Ultimate Fan Association (PFUFA).
Copperas Cove assistant coach Ryan Youngblood hands off the all to incoming freshman Miles Alexander as others look on during running back drills on Monday as part of the 2014 Copperas Cove NFL Football Camp at Bulldawg Stadium.

Copperas Cove assistant coach Ryan Youngblood hands off the all to incoming freshman Miles Alexander as others look on during running back drills on Monday as part of the 2014 Copperas Cove NFL Football Camp at Bulldawg Stadium.

Cove Football Camp underway

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Tue, 08/05/2014 - 13:29
By TJ MAXWELL   The sights and sounds of football were all around during the first day of the 2014 Copperas Cove NFL Football Camp Monday at Bulldawg Stadium. More than 250 student athletes were paired up in positions that highlighted their particular skill sets.
Copperas Cove senior Andrew Leuthner competes in the 4x100-meter run during the Amatuer Athletic Union Junior Olympics in De Moines, Iowa last week.

Copperas Cove senior Andrew Leuthner competes in the 4x100-meter run during the Amatuer Athletic Union Junior Olympics in De Moines, Iowa last week.

Cove athletes fair well at AAU Nationals

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Tue, 08/05/2014 - 13:26
By TJ MAXWELL   Cove track and football standout Andrew Leuthner and eighth-grader Kyle Stifflemire had strong showings last week at the Ametuer Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa.
The 12U Copperas Cove Royals finished secondout of 14 teams at the 2014 Texas Teenage Baseball 12U Open Base State Tournament in Belton last week. Out of more than 500 12U teams in Texas, the Royals finished in second place.

The 12U Copperas Cove Royals finished secondout of 14 teams at the 2014 Texas Teenage Baseball 12U Open Base State Tournament in Belton last week. Out of more than 500 12U teams in Texas, the Royals finished in second place.

12U Royals rally falls short

News Staff
Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The 12-under Cove Royals may not have brought the state championship home to Copperas Cove, but what they did bring home may be even more valuable – pride and hope for the future of Copperas Cove baseball.

Copperas Cove’s Andrew Leuthner

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Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00
Copperas Cove’s Andrew Leuthner competes in the 100m dash during the 2014 Eagle Relays in Georgetown in March. Leuthner competed in the 100-meter dash Monday at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA with a time of 10.88, which qualified him for the semifinals on Wednesday.