Sports

Slowing Down in Colder Water

david_morris
Thu, 02/22/2018 - 22:51
As you probably already know we bass fishermen are an impatient lot. We want to hit the water, run to our favorite spot, make that first cast and crank it in with our first fish on for the day. Well guys, if you have been out more than once you know that doesn’t always happen.

Seven Lady Dawgs named to 8-6A All-District list

david_morris
Thu, 02/22/2018 - 22:50
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs put together a solid season, finishing 26-9 overall and 10-4 in District 8-6A play, culminating in a near miss in their playoff matchup against DeSoto.

Sunshine, cheeseburgers and Bulldawg baseball arrive Thursday

david_morris
Mon, 02/19/2018 - 21:29
Well, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for the sunshine part, but nothing short of heading for Austin to pick up a winning lottery check and probably not even that, could keep me away from Bulldawg Field this week when the annual Copperas Cove Bulldawg Varsity Baseball Tournament cranks up.

Boys finish 4th, girls 6th at Bulldawg Track and Field Relays

david_morris
Mon, 02/19/2018 - 21:29
By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove track athletes got their season underway Saturday at their host Bulldawg Relays held at Bulldawg Stadium in Cove. The boys scored 66.5 points to finish fourth behind Ellison (177.5), Harker Heights (108) and Killeen (96).

Cove alum Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal victorious in UFC debut

david_morris
Mon, 02/19/2018 - 21:21
By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press AUSTIN - Copperas Cove alum Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal has been waiting for the opportunity to make a splash of the big stage of mixed martial arts and he took advantage of that opportunity with a rear naked choke submission of Brian “Mantis” Camozzi  at the 2:48...

Lady Dawgs face No. 14 DeSoto in opening round

david_morris
Mon, 02/12/2018 - 22:16
By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs (26-8, 10-4 in District 8-6A) have seen their share of ups and downs this season, but a strong finish earned them the third-place spot in District 8-6A and a first-round matchup with the No.

Dawgs drop 12th-straight contest in home finale on senior night

david_morris
Mon, 02/12/2018 - 22:11
By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press In what could easily be described as a Jekyll and Hyde season, the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs dropped their 12th-consecutive contest, 81-73, to the visiting Belton Tigers on senior night last Friday after reeling off a 22-1 record to begin their 2017-18 campaign.

Super Bowl 2018

david_morris
Thu, 02/08/2018 - 22:03
In my opinion, the 2018 Super Bowl was one of best games ever played.  The game was exciting.  From start to finish, the game and halftime show was full of energy.   One of the most unforgettable Super Bowls in history saw a Patriots fourth-quarter comeback.