Sports

Lady Dawgs fall to Class 1A-2A no. 1a Crawford in non-district clash

By TJ AXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team took a break from District 12-6A action, but not from fierce competition as they hosted the Class 1A/2A no. 1-ranked Crawford Lady Pirates Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Dawgs seek a little payback in District 12-6A opener

By TJ AXWELL Cove Leader-Press   A year ago, tomorrow, the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs were feeling good at 2-0 through non-district action when they traveled to Belton to face the Tigers. A little more than eight minutes had expired when the Bulldawgs found themselves in a 20-0 hole.

Lady Dawgs wallop Waco High in sweep

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove volleyball team made quick work of the Waco High Lady Lions in a District 12-6A clash Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium. A few early miscues by the Lady Dawgs allowed the Lady Lions to stay close in the early goings with Cove leading 7-4.

Copperas Cove RB Delacruz returns with a bang

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press A little over a year ago, Copperas Cove running back Elijah Delacruz, was writhing on the ground in pain after suffering a season-ending leg injury. Even more painful was having to watch his teammates play without him as he rehabbed the injury.

LDVB shakes off early nerves to sweep Shoemaker in 12-6A opener

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press It was the first time in a varsity district volleyball contest for many of the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs and that was apparent early on as Killeen Shoemaker took an early 9-6 lead paced by the Lady Wolves’ Emi’Jah Spencer.

Dawgs show flashes in annual scrimmage against Abilene

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs clashed with the Abilene Eagles Saturday at Bulldawg Stadium in the last dressed rehearsal for both teams before the season opens up on Friday.

Lady Dawgs wrap up busy tournament season this weekend in Whitney

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The new-look Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ volleyball team moved its season record to 9-8 with a 4-2 showing at the Allen Texas Open last weekend and a road loss to Class 5A no. 7 Dripping Springs on Tuesday.