Sports

Bulldawgs rally to secure a playoff spot with 3-1 win over Killeen

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – Better late than never is a frequently used saying but that definitely rang true for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs as they rallied from a 1-0 deficit with a tying run in the sixth inning before securing their second-consecutive playoff berth with two runs in...

Bulldawgs inch closer to playoffs with 8-1 win over Belton

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ baseball team put together one of their best outings of the year in an 8-1 win over Belton in their final home game of the regular season Thursday night at Bulldawg Field.

Lady Dawgs’ rally not enough in 8-6 loss to Shoemaker

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press It was an ominous start for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs as a routine fly ball by Shoemaker’s Deborah Hamilton resulted in an in-the-park home run in the top of the first inning after a full-speed collision by the Cove outfield.

Lady Dawgs stay in playoff chase with 11-9 win over Harker Heights

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press HARKER HEIGHTS – The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs fought off a late rally by the Harker Heights Lady Knights to secure an 11-9 win Friday night at Lady Knights Field to stay in striking distance of the fourth and final playoff spot for District 12-6A.

Bulldawgs fall to Ellison 2-0 in pitcher’s duel for third place

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – Neither team could find its groove offensively as Copperas Cove pitcher Chris Lingo and Ellison Eagle ace Edward Eakin battled it out in a pitcher’s duel that saw just seven hits between the two teams Tuesday night at Eagle Field in Killeen.

Bulldawgs fall to Ellison 2-0 in pitcher’s duel for third place

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – Neither team could find its groove offensively as Copperas Cove pitcher Chris Lingo and Ellison Eagle ace Edward Eakin battled it out in a pitcher’s duel that saw just seven hits between the two teams Tuesday night at Eagle Field in Killeen.

Lady Dawgs have strong showing at 12-6A Track & Field meet

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs advanced nine athletes in seven different events to the UIL District 11-6A/12-6A Area Meet to be held Thursday, April 18 at Rockwall High School.  The Cove Bulldawgs also advanced one athlete to the area meet.

Lady Dawgs take fourth place with run-rule win over Ellison

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   With his starting pitcher Brooke Schmidt and heavy-hitter Jayda Carter benched with injuries, Copperas Cove head coach needed the rest of his squad to step up to keep pace in the chase for a District 12-6A playoff spot.

Cove senior signs to play football for NAIA Briar Cliff

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Continuing his academic career has always been a priority for Copperas Cove senior Tyler Bailey and to get to continue his football career is just icing on the cake for the tight end/wide receiver.