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

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

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.

Connell signs with DI Warriors; Honts signs with DIII War Hawks during National Signing Day mock signing

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press After more than half dozen years playing alongside one another, Copperas Cove seniors Floyd Connell and Kaleb Honts got to share the stage one last time as they participated in a mock signing ceremony Wednesday at the high school.

Hall of Fame got it right this time

To be quite frank with you, this was the second-straight Super Bowl I didn’t watch.

Cove Lady Dawgs eliminate Harker Heights Lady Knights from playoff contention on senior night

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs held off a feisty Harker Heights Lady Knights’ squad in their home finale as the four seniors played their last home game in the Cove blue and white.

Cove AquaDawgs compete at Region III-6A swim meet

By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press ROCKWALL – The Copperas Cove AquaDawgs had a solid showing at the highly-competitive Region III-6A swim meet at the Rockwall Aquatics Center in Rockwall over the weekend. Cove senior captains Jacob Guerrero and Carson McVeigh led the way with some finals appearances.

Waco, Temple added to 9-team District 12-6A

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The University Interscholastic League announces the 2018-19 and 2019-20 tentative football, basketball, and volleyball district assignments within the enclosed list.

Tri-County Bass Masters Trail Tournament Results

Well readers, the Tri-County Bass Masters Tournament Trail kicked off with its first tournament being held on Lake Buchanan out of Burnet County Park. First, let me apologize to any prospective members that showed up at Temple Lake Park on Belton Lake.

Hold officials accountable

In the last few years, I believe the officiating of football games have become very questionable.  Although I have been blaming officials for not enforcing the rules as explained in the rulebook, it is not all their fault.  Should rules be followed as written?

Lady Dawgs clinch playoff berth with 65-50 win over Shoemaker

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Lady Dawgs needed to just win Tuesday night at home to secure their spot in the 2018 State Basketball Playoffs and a strong 18-point, three steals, three assists performance by junior spark plug Madison Griffon helped accomplish that task in a 65-50 win over the...