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.

Lady Dawgs split mercy-rule games with Waco, Midway

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs have experienced a feast or famine in their five district games thus far with all five contests decided by double digits, including Mondays’ 12-1 win over Waco and Tuesdays 17-2 loss to the Midway Pantherettes where the two teams...

Fox, Miller finish strong at 28th annual Marvin Dameron Invitational

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   WACO – Copperas Cove junior Elle Fox and senior Maddie Miller finished fifth and 11th, respectively, in the 28th annual Marvin Dameron Invitational held over the weekend at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco.

U.S. 190 bypass around Copperas Cove to close temporarily on Thursday

by LYNETTE SOWELL    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced on Tuesday that it will temporarily close the I-14/US 190 Valley Bridge in Copperas Cove, Thursday, March 5.

Copperas Cove hosts annual Bulldawg Relays

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs and Lady Dawgs officially kicked off the track and field season with the annual Bulldawg Relays held Thursday at Bulldawg Stadium.

Lady Dawgs run-rule Lady Roos on the road 19-5

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   KILLEEN – It didn’t take long for the Lady Dawgs to set the tone as they combined for seven hits, three walks and 13 runs in the top of the first inning of their 19-5 five-inning win over the Killeen Lady Roos in Killeen Tuesday night.