Sports

Second-half turnovers cost Bulldawgs in 41-14 loss to Tigers

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   What started out as a back-and-forth battle between the Tigers of Belton and the Bulldawgs of Copperas Cove quickly devolved into a rout as the Tigers scored three unanswered touchdowns and a field goal with the help of three Bulldawgs’ turnovers in the third...

Bowie defense proves too much for Cove in 42-28 loss for Dawgs

 By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-PressAUSTIN - The aggressive, attacking style of the Bowie defense averaged more than seven sacks in their first two games this season while holding their opponents to just seven points per contest.

LDVB improves to 18-13; open 12-6A play tonight at Temple

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press Ready or not, here it comes.The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team closed out their non-district schedule of 31 games in 27 days with a double-header against McGregor and Cameron Yoe Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Bulldawgs fall to Eagles 63-39 despite improved play

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs gave the Georgetown Eagles a run for their money in the first and third quarters of last night’s non-district battle but it was lopsided second and fourth quarters that did the Dawgs in Friday night at Bulldawg Stadium in the second of...

Bulldawgs look to get back in win column tonight against Eagles

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press That bad taste in the mouths of the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ football players and coaches can be washed away with a win over the Georgetown Eagles tonight in the Bulldawgs’ home opener at Bulldawg Stadium.

Bulldawgs show bright spots in opener loss to Stony Point

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press Moral victories are not exactly what coaches look for when they step on their respective fields of play. They do, however, look for bright spots they can build on as well as pointing out the mistakes made and how to fix them when suffering a loss.

Copperas Cove Cross Country opens season with Temple Invitational

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press TEMPLE – The Copperas Cove cross country team opened their 2021 campaign at one of the toughest courses they’ll see all year. The three-mile course forces runners give it all they have as they tackle that uphill climb on the final stretch.

Bulldawgs show resilience in scrimmage with Vipers

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Bend, but don’t break is a phrase commonly used to describe defensive efforts in sports. That could aptly describe the Copperas Cove football team’s clash with the offensive juggernaut Vandegrift in Thursday’s scrimmage at Bulldawg Stadium.

Lady Dawgs bounce back from rough start in the Georgetown Tournament

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After opening the season with a resounding 3-0 win over Cedar Creek, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team had a rough start to tournament play against some tough competition in the Georgetown Tournament, losing three of their next four matches before...