Dawgs fall on homecoming 49-7

By STEVE MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs hosted the district-leading Weiss Wolves (6-0) for the annual Homecoming games. The home side was full, the mums were Texas-sized, and the Bleacher Creatures were extra excited for Friday night football.

Dawgs lose OT thriller, 49-46

By STEVE MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs traveled to Bryan to open district play against the Vikings. The Bulldawgs played an exciting game, possibly their best of the year so far, and came up just short in overtime to the Bryan Vikings, losing 49-46.

Penalties costly in Dawgs loss to East View

By STEVE MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove fell for the second straight week in non-district play to a Georgetown team.  The East View Patriots topped the Bulldawgs 40-21. The first week’s game was notable for the lack of penalties and clean play by both teams.

Dawgs show spark late in season opener with Eagles

By STEVEN MCWHORTER Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs were defeated in their first game of the season with the  Georgetown Eagles 37 –7 on the road.  The Eagles moved ahead early in the contest and the Bulldawgs couldn’t find a way to catch up throughout the game.

Copperas Cove youth raising funds to head to AAU Junior Olympics

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A group of local youth ranging in ages from seven to 16 years old have achieved a lofty goal - qualifying to compete at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa later this month.

Longtime Copperas Cove Bulldawgs home game announcer quits

By TAYLOR BETZCove-Leader Press The Board of Trustees meeting for the Copperas Cove Independent School District (CCISD) on Tuesday saw one speaker in public forum, longtime Copperas Cove Bulldawgs home games announcer, Les Ledger.

Lady Dawgs softball ends season in bi-district round of playoffs

By Clay WhittingtonCove Leader-Press WEST – The Lady Bulldawgs’ season is over after Saturday’s Class 6A bi-district playoff loss to Waxahachie, and the outcome concludes multiple players’ high school careers.

Record number of CCHS student-athletes sign to colleges

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Ryan Hicks grinned and posed for pictures as he signed a symbolic contract to attend Northumbria University in England to play soccer. He looks forward to the experience despite being so far from home. “In England, they have a much bigger soccer program,” said Hicks.

Dawgs baseball defeat Wolves, 5-3

By BEN PETET Cove Leader-Press    Tuesday evening the Copperas Cove baseball team defeated the Pflugerville Weiss baseball team in a weather shortened game 5-3.

LDVB celebrates their season

  By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove High School celebrated the Lady Dawg volleyball team with a banquet. The Civic Center was packed as students, families, and staff celebrated the end of the volleyball season. The event started Monday night at 6:30.