Sports

Lady Dawgs look to keep momentum as 12-6A opens

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs are off to a strong start to their 2019 basketball campaign, losing just one game in 14 tries on their way to a 13-1 record in non-district action.

Lady Dawgs close out pre-district slate with win over Marble Falls

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   MARBLE FALLS –  After going 4-1 and winning the Gold bracket title in the Hill Country Classic Tournament over the weekend, the Lady Dawgs returned to the scene of their most recent success for a rematch with tournament host Marble Falls Tuesday afternoon.

Lady Dawgs improve to 8-0 with 57-47 win over McNeil

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ basketball team shook off a slow start to defeat Round Rock McNeil 57-47 during their non-district clash Tuesday night at Bulldawg gymnasium in game one of a varsity doubleheader.

Dawgs open season with 60-52 win over Connally

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Bulldawgs used a late spurt to pull away from the Pflugerville Connally Cougars in their season-opening 60-52 Friday Night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.  “I was pleased with the performance today,” said Copperas Cove boys’ head basketball coach Travis Boyce Jr.

Lady Dawgs win Bush’s Classic Tournament to improve to 7-0

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ basketball team ran their record to 7-0 with an undefeated run in their host tournament, the Bush’s Classic, held Thursday through Saturday at Copperas Cove High School.

Lady Dawgs run away from Leander in home-opener

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ basketball team outscored the Leander Lady Lions in each of the four quarters of their 58-34 win in their regular season home opener Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Bulldawgs fall to Wildcats in season finale

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   TEMPLE – After a close first 14 minutes of action, Temple took advantage of four Copperas Cove turnovers in the second quarter to take a 45-10 lead in the first half on their way to a 55-17 win Friday night at Wildcat Stadium in Temple.

Lady Dawgs open playoffs Tuesday against Mesquite Horn

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs open their third season on Tuesday when they face off against Mesquite Horn in round one of the UIL State Volleyball Playoffs in the second game of a playoff double-header at Glen Rose High School with a first-serve time set for 7:30 p.m.