Sports

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

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

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

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

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.

Lady Dawgs close out non-district slate with 57-16 win over Mustangs

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs improved their season record to 11-3 with a dominant 57-16 win over the Marble Falls Lady Mustangs Tuesday afternoon at Bulldawg Gymnasium. The Lady Dawgs jumped out early with a 10-0 lead and never looked back in the lopsided win.

Jason Evans: From Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation to World Cup

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  A Central Texas man who got his start in soccer on the playing fields of Copperas Cove recently found himself on a bigger playing field when he competed on a team representing the United States at the Amputee World Cup, held in San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco,...

Lady Dawgs go undefeated in host tourney

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs improved their season record to 7-0 with an undefeated run in their host tournament, capped by Saturday’s 79-60 win over the Fort Worth Trimble Tech Lady Dogs.

Cove needs win tonight or Killeen loss for playoff berth

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs have their playoff future in their own hands as they can clinch a playoff berth with a win tonight over the Temple Wildcats in the regular-season finale.