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.

Bulldawgs just miss qualifying for state 7on7 tourney at Westlake SQT

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Bulldawgs had their second close call in the Austin area when they lost to Cedar Park Vista Ridge in the semifinals of the Westlake State Qualifying tournament held Friday at Westlake High School.

Champions crowned, 12U boys battling in CCPARD youth baseball league

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press Several divisions of the Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Youth Baseball League have determined their league champions and representatives at the district contest. In the boys’ 8-and-under division, the Astros went wire to wire to claim the title.

Cove’s Johnson named to THSBCA All State Team

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   For the second time in as many weeks, a Copperas Cove baseball player was recognized for their efforts on the diamond.

Cove hurler drafted by Philadelphia Phillies in 29th round of MLB Draft

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press Belief in yourself is a key to success. Copperas Cove grad Jaylen Smith knows that all too well.

Get ready for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football

In his book Instant Replay, Green Bay Packer offensive lineman (and finally soon-to-be NFL Hall of Fame member) Jerry Kramer offered a comment which rings true in every walk of life. Jerry said “The sun doesn’t shine on one dog’s rear end every day.”