Dawgs’ rally falls short against no. 18 Wolves

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Cove Bulldawgs rallied from a 14-point deficit to pull within one point of the no. 18 Shoemaker Grey Wolves Wednesday in Killeen in the second game of the matinee double-header but eventually fell 62-57 to the state-ranked Wolves.

Lady Dawgs move into four-way tie for first

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs basketball team grabbed a share of the District 12-6A lead with a lopsided 73-32 win over the Shoemaker Lady Grey Wolves Wednesday afternoon in Killeen.

New faces and new places for Copperas Cove in 2018

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ 2018 sports scene has seen its share of ups and downs, but overall it was another solid year for the program and former Dawgs.

Lady Dawgs fall to Lady Knights 68-55 despite 24-point outing from Honea

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   A slow third quarter has put the Lady Dawgs in some compromising positions and it likely cost them the game against the Lady Knights Friday afternoon at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Lady Dawgs look to defend top spot in 12-6A tonight

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ basketball team earned a huge road win over the Midway Pantherettes and the Belton Lady Tigers suffered their first district loss of the season to create a logjam atop the District 12-6A standings with Cove and Belton leading the way at...

12 Dawgs named to All-District list; 6 make All-Academic team

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs fought to a seven-win season, 5-3 District 12-6A record and playoff berth, despite prognosticators picking them to finish out of the running under first-year head coach and athletic director Jack Alvarez.

Cove alumni, past UMHB Cru standouts reflect on national victory

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A rematch one year in the making ended with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders emerging victorious as NCAA Division III champions on Friday night, beating the Mount Union Purple Raiders, 24-16 in the 46th annual Stagg Bowl at Woodforest Bank Stadium...

Ford scores 38 to lead Bulldawgs to 73-62 win over Waco

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Bulldawgs needed a win to prevent an 0-2 start to District 12-6A action, Cove senior Quinton Ford insured that win with a 38-point, 10-rebound performance to lead his team to a 73-62 win over a feisty Waco Lions squad Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Cove Lady Dawgs overwhelm Waco Lady Lions 67-35

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Nursing a single-digit first-half lead against Waco on Tuesday, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs exploded on an 28-3 run in the third quarter to take a dominant 55-22 lead into the final period.

Lady Dawgs’ defense stout in 57-43 road win over Lady Eagles

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press KILLEEN – Disruption was the game plan for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs as they established a full-court press from the onset and applied pressure defense throughout their 57-43 road win Friday night at Ellison High School.