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.

Copperas Cove wounded warrior competes in DoD Games

Special to Leader-Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Retired U.S.

Cove track athletes get in work at AAU track meet on Saturday

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Summer Track program recently hosted an (AAU) summer track meet at Bulldawg Stadium. Incoming senior Kyle Stifflemire neared his own school record by clearing 16-feet even for first place in the 18-and-under pole vault during Saturday’s AAU meet.

Five Cove student-athletes continue their journey at the college level

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Every young athlete dreams of fighting for a spot on that varsity squad, then continuing that dream as far as it will take them.

C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl will have a new home.

The C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl which made Copperas Cove its home for the last 17 years is moving.  Known locally as the HOT Bowl, it has produced one national junior college champion team, while hosting 17 junior college games and 5 NCAA Division II games.