Sports

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

david_morris
Mon, 12/17/2018 - 23:37
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

david_morris
Mon, 12/17/2018 - 23:17
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

david_morris
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 23:01
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

david_morris
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 22:57
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

david_morris
Mon, 12/10/2018 - 21:33
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.

Bulldawgs fall to Killeen, 69-66, in District 12-6A opener

david_morris
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 22:49
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs led 50-49 heading into the fourth quarter of their district contest against the Kangaroos in the second game of a varsity double-header Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Bulldawgs finish 3-2 in Marble Falls Subway Classic

david_morris
Mon, 12/03/2018 - 23:32
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press MARBLE FALLS – The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ varsity basketball team fought back from a first-round loss to Hutto to play in the championship game of the 2018 Subway Classic basketball tournament held in Marble Falls over the weekend.

Bulldawgs’ rally comes up short in 58-53 loss to Bryan

david_morris
Thu, 11/29/2018 - 21:27
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Trailing by as much as 17 in the first half, the Bulldawgs cut the Vikings’ lead to just three points with 2:53 left in the fourth quarter, but a 9-6 run to close the contest allowed Bryan to escape Bulldawg Gymnasium with a 58-53 win on Monday.

Cold-shooting costs Lady Dawgs in 12-6A opener

david_morris
Thu, 11/29/2018 - 21:23
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Despite shooting 3 for 35 in the first half, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs were in striking distance down the stretch of their 38-36 loss to the Belton Lady Tigers to open District 12-6A action Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.