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This is the city.  Copperas Cove, Texas.  It’s a nice town.  Lots of fine, hard-working folks live here.  Many of them have children who proudly compete in the blue and gold of Copperas Cove High School.  That’s where I come in.  I write about and broadcast sports.

Arnold, Wright and Smith help Lady Dawgs finish 2nd at Bulldawg Powerlifting Meet; boys place 6th

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press The two Alyssas, Alyssa Arnold and Alyssa Wright, along with Alexxis Smith led the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs to a 2nd-place finish with 31 total points at the Bullldawg Powerlifting Meet over the weekend at S.C. Lee Middle School.

Bulldawgs suffer 8th-consecutive loss against Ellison

By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press A strong start wasn’t enough for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs to hold off the no. 25 Ellison Eagles Friday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Lady Dawgs use second- and fourth-quarter runs to down SA Central

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs got back in the win column with a much-needed 54-39 win at home over San Angelo Central Tuesday night at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Aquadawgs qualify for Regionals in 12 events with strong showing at 10-6A Swim meet

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press BELTON - Copperas Cove seniors Jacob Guerrero and Carson McVeigh showed their mettle Saturday as they led the AquaDawgs to three district championships, a silver medal and a bronze medal at Saturday’s District 10-6A swim meet finals at the Roy and Jen Potts Swim...

Cove girls start 2nd round with tough loss to Belton 58-52

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Second-chance opportunities and cold-shooting cost the Lady Dawgs in their 58-52 loss to the Belton Lady Tigers Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.  “Coach Gomez does a great job over there with the Lady Tigers,” said Copperas Cove head coach Eldridge McAdams.

Cove’s Brittain among those selected to coach the FCA Victory Bowl

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove head baseball coach Dusty Brittain has turned a struggling program into a perennial playoff contender and was recently recognized for his efforts with a selection to coach the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Red Team coaching staff.

Copperas Cove rally falls short for second-straight contest

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press For the second-consecutive game, the high-powered Copperas Cove offense sputtered out of the gate before mounting a furious comeback that fell one basket short in their 52-50 District 8-6A loss to the Shoemaker Grey Wolves Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Cove’s fourth quarter rally comes up short at no. 13 Ellison

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The high-powered Copperas Cove offense was held in check by the no.13-ranked Ellison Eagles’ defense despite a late rally by the Bulldawgs that was nearly sent the game into overtime on a pair of missed treys in their District 8-6A contest Tuesday night at Ellison...

12 Dawgs named to All-District Team; Connell named Offensive POY

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs fought their way back to the playoffs after a rare miss a year ago and nearly a dozen players were recently honored with selections to the 8-6A All-District team for their efforts in leading the way while 13 more players received honorable...