Copperas Cove adds two more to the growing list of signees

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Another member of the 1,000 points club, senior hoopster Kaysha McCloud, will now start a new chapter of statistics as she moves on to play basketball.  “It’s very exciting,” said McCloud. “It’s a big deal because I’m very short for my position.

3 more Copperas Cove student-athletes sign to compete in college

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove hoopsters Madisen “MJ” Honea and Isaiah Sobers and golf standout Madelyn “Maddie” Miller recently signed Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

College signings go on despite school closures

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   As the world takes its first steps towards normalcy with the reopening of selected businesses, some athletes are taking the next steps in their academic and athletic careers with some unorthodox ceremonies.

NFL drafts 33 former Texas high school football players

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   More than a month of COVID-19 shutdown has people yearning for any good news.

Copperas Cove ISD adds assistant athletic director, defensive coordinator

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove athletic program has a new assistant athletic director, with Gary Carpenter being approved during the CCISD school board meeting via Zoom on Monday afternoon. “(I’m) looking forward to getting down there and getting to work.

Copperas Cove athletics bring more good news in dark times

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   With the news dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, good news is a rarity, especially in the sports world where activities have grinded to a screeching halt. The Copperas Cove Soccer programs bring some of that good news with the 12-6A All-District selections.

Copperas Cove Parks and Rec cancels Baseball/Softball season

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the cancellation of the 2020 Baseball/Softball season after President Donald J. Trump extended the COVID-19 social distancing period until April 30.

CCISD hires from within for new head coach, athletics director

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   With the future of the athletic world in doubt in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, the future of the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ athletic program has a new life under the direction of former assistant head coach Jason Hammett after the Copperas Cove Independent...

Several Lady Dawgs, Bulldawgs named to 12-6A All-District Basketball teams

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs landed seven players on the All-District list after their rollercoaster season that left them just shy of a playoff spot.

UIL activities canceled amidst coronavirus concerns

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After two games of a six-game tournament for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ baseball team, the University Interscholastic League put a halt to all UIL activities until at least March 29 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and precautions pertaining to it.