Sports

Belton claims wins over Cove

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Fri, 02/14/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS BELTON- The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs dropped another high scoring District 8-5A contest following a weather delay Wednesday evening to the Belton Lady Tigers 8-0. With four division I commits on the roster, Belton’s faster attack gave Lady Dawgs goalie Alex Johnson fits.

Dawgs struggle with heat

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Fri, 02/14/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS Facing a 92 milesper- hour fastball for the first three innings of play, the Bulldawgs struggled to score in their scrimmage with Vista Ridge High School Wednesday evening.

First year Bulldawgs coach Dusty Brittain talks with one of his players as they participate in the scrimmage at Gateville High school. BELOW: Brittain watches as the Dawgs take their turn at bat in the scrimmage.

Brittain returns to Gatesville

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Tue, 02/11/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS GATESVILLE - Clad in blue and gold, Bulldawgs baseball coach Dusty Brittain returned to his old stomping grounds where he played high school baseball as the Dawgs traveled to Gatesville to take on he Hornets in weatherdelayed contest Saturday afternoon.

Dawgs rout Roos stay in playoff hunt

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Tue, 02/11/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs jumped out to a quick start in the home finale Friday evening, routing the Killeen High Roos 85-52. The win keeps the Dawgs in the playoff picture and a win tonight over Shoemaker sends them to the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Courtney Everette pushes past a Midway defender as she moves the ball up field during Saturday’s loss.

Soccer delays games for warmer weather

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Tue, 02/11/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS Opting to play in above freezing weather, both Copperas Cove High School soccer teams moved their games to Saturday as they squared off with Midway High School for their fourth district contest. To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

Phillip Baptiste smiles as his accolades are announced during the National Signing Day festivities.

Letzer garners spotlight on National signing Day

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Fri, 02/07/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS. Celebrating National Signing Day, five athletes from Copperas Cove High School inked their letters of intent to play at the college level, Wednesday in the meeting rooms of Bulldawg Gym.

Lady Dawgs sweep Heights, miss playoffs after KHS win

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Fri, 02/07/2014 - 06:00

By DAVID MORRIS. The 15 minutes following the Lady Dawgs’ 72-70 victory over Harker Heights were more suspenseful for Lady Dawgs head coach Eldridge McAdams than the final second where the Lady Knights launched three shots at the basket in an effort to send it into overtime.

Soccer claims district win over KHS

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Tue, 02/04/2014 - 07:18

by David Morris The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs (15-13, 6-5) put on a scoring clinic Friday, posting 108 points over the visiting Temple Wildcats (9-15, 3-8) as they secured the No. 4 seed in District 8-5A.

Dawgs win at Ellison

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Fri, 01/31/2014 - 14:04

By DAVID MORRIS KILLEEN– The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs have scratched their way into a fourth place tie with a 57-55 victory over the Ellison Eagles. “We are sitting at 5-5 tied with Ellison,” said To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

Lady Dawgs fall to Ellison, win streak ends at 5

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Fri, 01/31/2014 - 14:01

By DAVID MORRIS Knocking down five of nine three-pointers in the fourth quarter, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs fought until the very end, rallying from a six-point deficit to tie the game before falling in the final second of play 72-70 to the District 8-5A leading Lady Eagles of Ellison High...