Sports

Copperas Cove youth raising funds to head to Junior Olympics

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A group of local youth ranging in ages from seven to 12 years old have achieved a lofty goal - qualifying to compete at the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, NC later this month.

Eight Copperas Cove High School athletes sign letters of intent

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press “Only 7% of high school athletes are privileged enough to be able to continue on at the collegiate level,” said athletic director Cari Lowery. “We have eight athletes signing today that represent five sports.

Lonestar Rangers hope to bounce back Saturday

By SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press       The Lone Star Rangers semi-professional football game will be taking to the field at Bulldawg Stadium on Saturday night, hoping to come back from a loss.

Lady Dawg powerlifters excel at State

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The lineup of Lady Dawg Powerlifters had a strong showing at the state UIL contest on Wednesday, placing 11th overall as a team.  Regional Champion junior Jolina Toala took 2nd place in her weight class.

Lady Dawgs powerlifters head to State meet

Special to Leader-Press   Lady Dawg Powerlifting won the Region 2 6A Championship this past weekend.  This marks the first time in 10-plus years that Copperas Cove has won the Regional Championship as a team.

Cove wrestlers head to state

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Erinn Sewell has made history for Copperas Cove High School. The sophomore is the first Regional Wrestling Champion in school history after her win at regionals.

15 Copperas Cove high school athletes commit to play at the college level

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   “Each year, there are a little over 800,000 athletes that participate in high school sports in Texas, but only 7% of high school athletes earn the opportunity to play at the collegiate level,” said athletic director Cari Lowery.

Dawgs start quick in finale win over Temple

By STEVE MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs (1-8) closed out the season playing the Temple Wildcats (1-8) at home tonight.  It was Senior Night and the Bulldawgs introduced the players who are moving on next year prior to kickoff.

Uini to play in Under Armour national game, presented with jersey

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  One of Copperas Cove’s own, Michael Uini, will get to play on a field in an upcoming bowl game that few qualify for. The offensive line junior who wears #55 was recognized last Friday morning prior to the start of classes with a special jersey by Under Armour.

Dawgs fall on homecoming 49-7

By STEVE MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs hosted the district-leading Weiss Wolves (6-0) for the annual Homecoming games. The home side was full, the mums were Texas-sized, and the Bleacher Creatures were extra excited for Friday night football.