Sports

Bulldawgs find rhythm late in 26-14 loss to Tigers

TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   BELTON - It was just one of those nights for the Bulldawgs as untimely turnovers, penalties and drops prevented them from garnering any momentum during their 26-14 loss to the Belton Tigers Friday night at Tiger Stadium in Belton.

Big plays by Wildcats cost Bulldawgs in 55-21 loss

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The explosive Temple offense scored 24 unanswered points to open each half and Copperas Cove was unable to return fire in their 55-21 loss to the Wildcats in the District 12-6A opener Friday night at Bulldawg Stadium.

Lady Dawg Volleyball hosts Temple; Bulldawgs open 12-6A play against Wildcats

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After an unscheduled night off on Tuesday when their home match against Killeen was postponed, the Lady Dawgs volleyball team (4-4 overall, 2-2 in District 12-6A) will get back to action as Temple comes to town looking for their first win of the year.

Bulldawgs earn first win 41-22 over Granbury Pirates

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   GRANBURY – The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs put together all three phases of the game to earn their first victory of the year and the first win for first-year head football coach and athletic director Jason Hammett in their 41-22 win over the Granbury Pirates Friday...

Local youth football teams hold ribbon cuttings

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings for local youth football teams this week, the Tri-County Outlawz Football and Cheer and the Rebels-Hill Country Youth Football teams.

Cove Lady Pups go 3-1 against Belton

Special to the Leader-Press   It was an exciting night for the Lady Pups as they took on Belton Middle School. 7B finished victorious against Belton Middle School. The girls played with execution and composure. We are implementing everything that we learn in practice.

Lady Dawgs win again to move to 4-2; Dawgs get replacement game vs Granbury

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After losing two games to open the season, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team have since reeled off four-consecutive wins, including the marathon win over Bryan in five sets (21-25, 25-14, 24-26, 26-24, 15-10) Friday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Lady Dawgs open 12-6A play with sweep over Lady Tigers

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Lady Dawgs didn’t have their usual 20-plus games to prepare for Tuesday’s District 12-6A opener against the Belton Lady Tigers, but it didn’t seem to matter as they looked in top form during their 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) sweep over Belton at Bulldawg...

Lady Dawgs even record at 2-2 heading into 12-6A opener with Belton

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The shortened preseason for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team got truncated even more over the weekend when one of their two scheduled contests was canceled, cutting the pre-district slate to just four games compared to the 25 games played before the...