Cove’s Stevenson signs to play soccer for Angelo State

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Haven Stevenson, a recent graduate of Copperas Cove High School, will take her skills to the next level as she recently signed to play soccer for head coach Travis McCorkle and the Angelo State Rambelles in San Angelo.

Another Copperas Cove fighter looking to earn UFC roster spot

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The phrase “big things come in small packages” couldn’t be truer for the small mixed martial arts (MMA) training facility in Copperas Cove, StrKings, that has helped lunch the careers of Muay Thai World Champion Angela Whitley, no.

Texas Football picks Copperas Cove to finish 7th in revamped 12-6A

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   As begins every Fall sporting season, the Texas Football Magazine releases its annual magazine and with it the predictions of how their staff believes to season will play out.

UIL allows distance learners to participate in extracurriculars

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   As the fall season approaches, school administrators, teachers, coaches, parents and students are trying to adjust to a new normal that will likely force some distance learning into the fray as schools begin the process of reopening in the midst of the Coronavirus...

UIL gives go ahead to resume athletic activities Monday with less restrictions

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After about a two-week shutdown resulting from increased COVID-19 cases in Texas, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) will allow workouts to resume on Monday with some updated requirements.

Copperas Cove track star inks to run for Division I Tarleton State University

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Timing is everything. That goes both literally and figuratively for recent Copperas Cove graduate Anayah Copeland.

Positive Coronavirus cases found in area athletic programs

  By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The recent surge and Coronavirus cases in Texas has forced Governor Greg Abbott to pump the brakes on reopening and puts the fall sporting season in question as school districts throughout Texas report new cases.

LDVB looks to make the most of truncated preseason

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Getting prepared for an upcoming season is a difficult task in normal times. Getting prepared with basically 30 days before opening day with social distancing and other safety measures in place, is even more difficult.

Bulldawg athletics gets back to work with social distancing measures

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Nearly three months after the University Interscholastic League postponed all athletic activities, schools were able to resume some activities yesterday with several key changes to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Copperas Cove return to sports begins with summer strength and conditioning

By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The University Interscholastic League (UIL) recently unveiled its plans to resume athletic activity with very specific instructions for ensuring the safety of students and staff members during this COVID-19 pandemic.