Sports

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.
The Copperas Cove Crusaders were crowned champions of the Corpus Christi MAYB tournament over the weekend.

The Copperas Cove Crusaders were crowned champions of the Corpus Christi MAYB tournament over the weekend.

Cove Crusaders cruising through AAU

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Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   With the University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition growing stronger every year, it’s vital that you grow as individuals and as a program as well. One key to that growth is playing off-season or “select” ball.
Tackle football players are shown during the 2013 CCYFL championship game. The tackle football program is facing cuts and may be eliminated.

Tackle football players are shown during the 2013 CCYFL championship game. The tackle football program is facing cuts and may be eliminated.

CCYFL, adult sports face cuts

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Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   In an attempt to balance the city’s budget, Copperas Cove City Manager Andrea Gardner recommended cutting the tackle football program from the Parks and Recreation roster of sports, along with the entire adult sports program – men’s and coed softball and coed kickball – during a...
Copperas Cove quarterback Manny Harris makes a throw to wide out Derris Prater during pool play of the Lake Travis state qualifying tournament on May 31 at Cavalier Field. Copperas Cove finished second to advance to the 2014 State 7-on-7 Tournament on July 11-12 in College Station.

Copperas Cove quarterback Manny Harris makes a throw to wide out Derris Prater during pool play of the Lake Travis state qualifying tournament on May 31 at Cavalier Field. Copperas Cove finished second to advance to the 2014 State 7-on-7 Tournament on July 11-12 in College Station.

Cove set for return to state 7-on-7

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Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove Bulldawg 7-on-7 team makes a return trip to the State 7-on-7 tournament after a three-year layoff from the skill position showdown that will be under the watchful eyes of college recruiters and talent scouts.

Emeana goes National

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Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL   Gabriella “Gabby” Emeana out-hit, out-pitched and out-ran the competition on her way to the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run National Finals to be played as part of the MLB All- Star week festivities.
Colby Jost swings on a high fast ball during a Copperas Cove City League game on May 13. Jost was chosen as the number one overall selection in The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) All American Team Midwest Region’s 12-under age group. He is one of six kids from Texas chosen for the team.

Colby Jost swings on a high fast ball during a Copperas Cove City League game on May 13. Jost was chosen as the number one overall selection in The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) All American Team Midwest Region’s 12-under age group. He is one of six kids from Texas chosen for the team.

Jost selected as USSSA All-American

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Tue, 07/01/2014 - 09:15
By TJ MAXWELL   The saying ‘good things comes to those who wait’ could definitely be said of 13-year-old Copperas Cove baseball standout Colby Jost.