Sports

AT&T Stadium to host all 2014 Football State Championship Games

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Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00
The 2014 University Interscholastic League Football State Championship games will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington the League announced Tuesday. For only the second year, all 11-man and six-man football championship games will be played at the same location.
Ninjas’ Darrius Gray splits a pair of Minecraft Creepers defenders during their 9-under match up. Gray had one goal and one assist in the Ninjas’ 2-1 win over the Creepers on Saturday at Copperas Cove City Park.

Ninjas’ Darrius Gray splits a pair of Minecraft Creepers defenders during their 9-under match up. Gray had one goal and one assist in the Ninjas’ 2-1 win over the Creepers on Saturday at Copperas Cove City Park.

Cove Youth Soccer League well underway

News Staff
Tue, 07/22/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove Youth Soccer League got underway last Saturday with 28 teams in four separate age groups. Ten teams make up the 7-under group, with eight teams comprising the 9-under group, six making up the 12-under group and four teams for the 15-under group.
Stephenville Crush head coach Jeff Pendleton shares an emotional embrace with his daughter Tayliegh after their team outlasted a pack of 21 teams to claim the 2014 Texas Teenage 12-under State Softball Championship on Thursday at Copperas Cove High School. The Crush went 6-0 in the tournament to win the title.

Stephenville Crush head coach Jeff Pendleton shares an emotional embrace with his daughter Tayliegh after their team outlasted a pack of 21 teams to claim the 2014 Texas Teenage 12-under State Softball Championship on Thursday at Copperas Cove High School. The Crush went 6-0 in the tournament to win the title.

Crush outlasts pack for 12U state crown

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Tue, 07/22/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   When Stephenville Crush’s Tayliegh Pendleton approached the pitcher’s circle in the sixth inning of the 12-under Texas Teenage Association Softball State Tournament showdown with the Rockdale Blasters on Thursday, she knew she was just three outs away from a state championship – a...

National Champ

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Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
Gabriella “Gabby” Emeana again beat out the competition on her way to the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run National Finals crown during MLB All-Star week festivities. The competition was held Monday before the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day.
Cove Chaos’ Hallie Kessinger scores as Rockdale Blasters catcher Payton Miller awaits the throw during their game Tuesday in the 2014 TTA Girls 12U State Tournament.

Cove Chaos’ Hallie Kessinger scores as Rockdale Blasters catcher Payton Miller awaits the throw during their game Tuesday in the 2014 TTA Girls 12U State Tournament.

12U Chaos fall to Blasters

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Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove Chaos 12-under softball team had a long wait from their last city league game in early June until the state tournament kicked off on Monday.

Competitive bodybuilder visits ‘Dawg House for teaching op

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Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
Copperas Cove High School is well-known for graduating National Football League (NFL) stars, such as Robert Griffin III (RGIII) and Charles “Peanut” Tillman, who often return home to help keep the ‘Dawgs football team focused upon its winning legacy.
Whitehouse’s Conner Clark defends a pass intended for Copperas Cove receiver Derris Prater in the first half of their pool play game on Friday during the Adidas 7 v 7 State Tournament in College Station.

Whitehouse’s Conner Clark defends a pass intended for Copperas Cove receiver Derris Prater in the first half of their pool play game on Friday during the Adidas 7 v 7 State Tournament in College Station.

Cove goes 1-3 in State 7-on-7 Tournament

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Missing were the thunderous crunches of helmets and shoulder pads making contact at break-neck speeds, but ever-present were the competitive screeches echoing through the 11 fields used during the Adidas 7 v 7 State Tournament at the Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College...
The 12U Cove Royals pose with the District Champion trophies after dominating the field in he District 4 12U Texas Teenage Baseball Tournament last week in Lampasas. The Royals out-scored their opponents 48-2 en route to the title.

The 12U Cove Royals pose with the District Champion trophies after dominating the field in he District 4 12U Texas Teenage Baseball Tournament last week in Lampasas. The Royals out-scored their opponents 48-2 en route to the title.

12U Royals complete District 4 sweep

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The 12U Royals completed their dominating run through the Texas Teenage Baseball District 4 tournament in Lampasas.
Heisman trophy winner and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, throws a pass as Charles “Peanut” Tillman defends during the filming of a commercial for USAA (United Services Automobile Association) on Wednesday at Copperas Cove High School.

Heisman trophy winner and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, throws a pass as Charles “Peanut” Tillman defends during the filming of a commercial for USAA (United Services Automobile Association) on Wednesday at Copperas Cove High School.

NFL superstars return home

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Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Fans gathered outside the Copperas Cove High School athletic annex on Wednesday in anticipation of meeting and tossing the ball around with NFL superstars and former Cove standouts, Robert Griffin III and Charles “Peanut” Tillman.
12U Cove Ranger’s Josiah Key charges towards first base as Cove Royals pitcher Austin Hilgenberg makes a play on the ball during their contest Monday as part of the District 4 tournament in.

12U Cove Ranger’s Josiah Key charges towards first base as Cove Royals pitcher Austin Hilgenberg makes a play on the ball during their contest Monday as part of the District 4 tournament in.

12U Royals blast through District

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Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Coach Todd Fox predicted his 12U Royals team would win the city championship, the district tournament and even state after a game in the latter part of the Copperas Cove baseball season.