Copperas Cove Baseball program to get third head coach in four years

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Since former coach Dusty Brittain left the Copperas Cove baseball program for Seguin in 2017, the program has undergone some changes.

Two Lady Dawgs named to TSWA 6A All-State Softball Team

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Texas Sports Writers Association recently released the All-State Softball Team for the 2021 season. Cove’s Larisa Perez and Meagan Hunt highlighted 10 area players named to the list.

Cove native, former Lampasas Badger leaps to Tokyo Olympics

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove resident, former Lampasas Badger, and current Texas Longhorn, Steffin McCarter, has big shoes to fill when it comes to track and field in both Copperas Cove and Lampasas.

Local legend makes return to hometown as UT Arlington head coach

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press One of the most successful athletes in the history of Copperas Cove athletics paid a visit to her Alma Mater on Wednesday, more than 20 years after graduating as the top player in the country.

Copperas Cove’s Cochran helps Red Baseball escape with 12-10 win in annual Victory Bowl

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press After a week of fellowship, community service projects and lots of practice, the student-athletes of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes put it all on the line for their respective schools one last time during the 14th annual Super Centex Victory Bowl games held...

Five student-athletes join college ranks in final signing ceremony

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Summer has officially begun for Copperas Cove High School, but five student-athletes will get one more chance to represent their schools, their faith, and their communities this weekend at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual Victory Bowl games.

Eight Lady Dawgs selected to 12-6A All-District Softball Team

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Lady Dawgs’ historic season was recently recognized by district coaches with eight Lady Dawgs selected to the District 12-6A All-District Softball Team and a ninth receiving Honorable Mention.

Four Bulldawgs named to 12-6A All-District Baseball Team

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove senior pitcher Dekan Radigan was named a First Team Pitcher, along with Belton senior Jason Bonnett, Temple senior Bryan Williams and Harker Heights senior Austin Mitchell.

Cove’s Elle Fox caps her historic career with 13th-place finish at state tourney

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press GEORGETOWN - A longtime dream of playing in the University Interscholastic League State Golf Championships had eluded Copperas Cove senior Elle Fox by one stroke in her sophomore year and by the COVID-19 pandemic that wiped away her junior year.

Lady Dawgs fall in playoff opener; Bulldawgs earn 4th seed

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press It was a disappointing ending to an historic season for head coach Bryan Waller and the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs as the Mansfield Lake Ridge Lady Eagles outscored them 13-2 to sweep the bi-district best of three series held at Whitney High School over the weekend.