Copperas Cove DECA students prepare for world contest

By CHRISTIAN TUIASOSOPO Special to Leader-Press    As the Copperas Cove High School DECA chapter headed to Fort Worth, all students could think of is making their advisor, their school and their community proud and upholding the organization’s reputation. The pressure was on.

Alvarez steps down as AD/HC at Copperas Cove

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   When opportunity knocks, you answer the door and that’s what former Copperas Cove athletic director and head football coach Jack Alvarez about his decision to resign from his post at Copperas Cove for the same position at Cuero ISD, pending approval at last night’s...

Powerlifting leads active week for Cove sports teams

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Bulldawgs and Lady Dawgs powerlifting teams played host this week for the Copperas Cove Bulldawg meet held at Cove High’s Gym 2 on Thursday where the Lady Dawgs took home the top spot with 48 points in front of Belton (45) and the Bulldawgs finished second with...

Lady Dawgs eliminated on last-second free throws by Tem-Cats

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   After a putback by Copperas Cove senior Leah Powell appeared to clinch a playoff berth for the Lady Dawgs, a foul with 2.4 seconds on the clock sent Temple sophomore Aaliyah Thomas where she hit two clutch free throws for her only two points of the night to lock up...

Lady Dawgs’ playoff hopes at stake Tuesday; Dawgs eliminated on last-second win by Wolves’ Owens

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs took care of business on the road with a 47-33 win against Shoemaker on Friday night to set up a winner take all scenario against the Temple Wildcats tonight at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Seven Cove student-athletes participate in National Signing Day festivities

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   National signing day is a time to celebrate the athletic accomplishments of the student-athlete but, more importantly, it is a springboard for their future.

Cove football players recognized during annual banquet

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Football team had a topsy-turvy season with a rash of injuries forcing many personnel changes, especially on offensive side of the ball.

Cove’s comeback bid falls short against Midway

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Bulldawgs desperately needed to take someone out among the leaders of District 12-6A to keep in the running for the final playoff spot.

Lady Dawgs hold off hot-shooting Lady Lions 51-40

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press It looked like a revenge blowout was on tap after the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs opened with 11 unanswered points on their way to a 17-3 lead after one quarter of action against the Waco Lady Lions.

Bulldawgs unable to hold off no. 4 Eagles in 75-61 loss

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs battled one of the top programs in the state Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium where they held their own in the first and third quarters, but let the game get away when the no. 4 ranked Ellison Eagles closed the first half on a 31-12...