Sluggers among final four at 12-and-under state softball tournament

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press DENISON – The Copperas Cove Sluggers are among four teams left vying for the Texas Teenage 12-and-under softball state title.

Lady Dawg golfers have podium finishes on Summer tour

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Cove junior Madelyn Miller notched a first-place finish at the Beltway Junior Golf Tour event at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on Tuesday while sophomore Elle Fox notched a second-place finish at the two-day Legends Junior Tour Alamo Shootout held on...

Sluggers still winning at state tourney, boys’ district tournaments concluded

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Sluggers had a solid start to their state bid at the 20-team 12-and-under state softball tournament in Denison yesterday morning. The team kept its undefeated streak intact with a dominant 15-2 win over the Hico Havoc in Monday’s opener.

Cove’s Carter named to TGCA All-State team for second year

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove shortstop Jayda Carter was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 6A Softball All-State Team for the second consecutive year.

Cove athletes qualify for AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press CONVERSE – Several Copperas Cove athletes recently punched their tickets to the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Games to be held at Drake University’s Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on July 30 through Aug.

Former Bulldawg Duke Thomas hosts inaugural football clinic

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press Inspiration comes in many forms and, for over 60 Cove football players, it came this week when former Cove quarterback turned University of Texas defensive back and current Dallas Cowboy, Orlando “Duke” Thomas, worked out with the team this week before hosting his...

Sluggers continue dominant ways, punch return ticket to state

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Sluggers kept their undefeated season intact as they rolled over the competition at the Texas Teenage Association Softball 12-and-under District 3 tournament to punch their second-straight ticket to the state tournament with a 15-0 run-rule win over...

Cove athletes get action in during “off-season”

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The first day of summer has come and gone but Copperas Cove athletes are burning hot as they continue to hone their skills in the sweltering heat.

Diamondbacks complete undefeated season with 12U title

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department capped their 2018 season with the 12-and-under boys’ championship game Friday night at Copperas Cove City Park.

Coaching carousel keeps turning in Copperas Cove

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press After the 24-year stint of Jack Welch unexpectedly came to a close in April and the new head football coach and athletic director Jack Alvarez was announced just a few weeks later, several more coaches have been reassigned or have left for other opportunities.