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CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Copperas Cove senior Josh Canete competes in the high jump, where cleared 6-feet, 6-inches to win gold at the UIL Region I-6A Track and Field Championships held at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Stadium on Saturday. Canete advances to the UIL State Track and Field Championships to be held May 11-13 at the University of Texas’ Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Copperas Cove senior Josh Canete competes in the high jump, where cleared 6-feet, 6-inches to win gold at the UIL Region I-6A Track and Field Championships held at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Stadium on Saturday. Canete advances to the UIL State Track and Field Championships to be held May 11-13 at the University of Texas’ Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

Jumpin' Josh

david_morris
Mon, 05/01/2017 - 21:48
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press ARLINGTON – Josh Canete knew setting his new personal best height of 6-feet, 9-inches, set last week at the 7-6a/8-6A Area meet, would pay off in the future and that future came quickly.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Duncanville’s Lauryn Lewis scores under the tag ov Cove’s Rylie Radigan for the first of five third-inning runs for Duncanville.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Duncanville’s Lauryn Lewis scores under the tag ov Cove’s Rylie Radigan for the first of five third-inning runs for Duncanville.

Cove’s season ends with playoff sweep by Duncanville

david_morris
Mon, 05/01/2017 - 21:47
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press GLEN ROSE –  Not much went right for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs in their fourth-consecutive trip to the playoffs as six errors contributed to their 9-1 loss to Duncanville and subsequent sweep in the bi-district round of the UIL State Softball Playoffs Friday at...
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove slot receiver to-be senior Bryce Ranes pulls down a pass in front of two-way senior Floyd Connell. Connell was a starting outside receiver last year before splitting time at defensive back where he led the team in interceptions despite only moving to the position midway through district play. BELOW: To-be senior quarterback Jaylen Smith warms up his throwing arm during practice Tuesday at Copperas Cove High School.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove slot receiver to-be senior Bryce Ranes pulls down a pass in front of two-way senior Floyd Connell. Connell was a starting outside receiver last year before splitting time at defensive back where he led the team in interceptions despite only moving to the position midway through district play. BELOW: To-be senior quarterback Jaylen Smith warms up his throwing arm during practice Tuesday at Copperas Cove High School.

Bulldawg football kicks off spring practices

david_morris
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:45
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Hope springs eternal every April as football teams across Texas embark on their spring practice schedules and that’s no different for Copperas Cove head coach and athletic director Jack Welch.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Copperas Cove senior first baseman Tyler Ingram makes a putout of Belton’s Peyton Vybiral during the fifth inning of the District 8-6A contest between the Bulldawgs and the Tigers. The two teams will face off for a chance at the final playoff spot tonight in Cove.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Copperas Cove senior first baseman Tyler Ingram makes a putout of Belton’s Peyton Vybiral during the fifth inning of the District 8-6A contest between the Bulldawgs and the Tigers. The two teams will face off for a chance at the final playoff spot tonight in Cove.

Bulldawgs face must-win after wild loss in Belton

david_morris
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:44
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   BELTON – The Bulldawgs found themselves needing one final run to gain an edge in the chase for a playoff spot in District 8-6A and they appeared to have gotten it.

Dawg baseball stays alive with sweep of Killeen

david_morris
Tue, 04/25/2017 - 02:26
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   KILLEEN – The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ playoff chance looked to be on the verge of extinction after Killeen took a two-run lead in the third inning and juiced the bases with no outs in the fifth inning. Copperas Cove junior pitcher Josh Ropple had other plans.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove senior Amber Boyd (2:17.76) finishes first in front of Desoto senior Monica Carroll (2:18.41) to earn her first of three Region I-6A berths. Boyd also finished second in the 1,600m run (5:14.05) and fourth in the 4x400m relay (3:58.70) with teammates freshman Anayah Copeland, senior Imari Neal and junior Talia Kinslow. BELOW LEFT: Cove senior Josh Canete competes in the high jump where he set a new personal best mark of 6-feet, 9-inches to win gold. BELOW RIGHT: Cove sen

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove senior Amber Boyd (2:17.76) finishes first in front of Desoto senior Monica Carroll (2:18.41) to earn her first of three Region I-6A berths. Boyd also finished second in the 1,600m run (5:14.05) and fourth in the 4x400m relay (3:58.70) with teammates freshman Anayah Copeland, senior Imari Neal and junior Talia Kinslow. BELOW LEFT: Cove senior Josh Canete competes in the high jump where he set a new personal best mark of 6-feet, 9-inches to win gold. BELOW RIGHT: Cove sen

Lady Dawgs and Bulldawgs send five each to Region I-6A Track and Field Championships to compete in 8 events

david_morris
Tue, 04/25/2017 - 00:03
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   WACO - Copperas Cove seniors Amber Boyd and Josh Canete know something about redemption.

Why football teams do boot camps?

david_morris
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 01:29
Next week starts spring practices for the ‘Dawg football team.  In actuality football started in January with weights and conditioning, along with drills.  Now the team gets to put on the pads for the first time in 2017.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove second baseman Addie Cook tags out Killeen centerfielder Kiara Dominguez on a fielder’s choice as shortstop Jackie Clay looks on in the first inning of the Lady Dawgs’ 9-2 win over Killeen Tuesday in Cove. BELOW: Cove sophomore Jayda Carter reaches third base after an RBI stand-up triple as part of a two-run second inning. The win gave the Lady Dawgs sole possession of third place heading into tonight’s district finale at Belton.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL ABOVE: Copperas Cove second baseman Addie Cook tags out Killeen centerfielder Kiara Dominguez on a fielder’s choice as shortstop Jackie Clay looks on in the first inning of the Lady Dawgs’ 9-2 win over Killeen Tuesday in Cove. BELOW: Cove sophomore Jayda Carter reaches third base after an RBI stand-up triple as part of a two-run second inning. The win gave the Lady Dawgs sole possession of third place heading into tonight’s district finale at Belton.

Thinking Third

david_morris
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 01:28
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Fresh off a playoff-clinching win over Harker Heights, the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs softball team put together a near perfect game to defeat the Killeen Lady Kangaroos 9-2 and take sole possession of third place with one game remaining.

Lady Dawgs earn playoff berth with win over Heights

david_morris
Tue, 04/18/2017 - 05:27
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   HARKER HEIGHTS – The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ softball team clinched a playoff berth with an 8-4 win over Harker Heights on the road Thursday.

12U baseball visit Baylor vs Texas baseball

david_morris
Tue, 04/18/2017 - 00:34
Courtesy photo The 12U Astros had a team outing on Friday, April 14, as they traveled to Waco to watch the Baylor Bears baseball team take on the University of Texas Longhorns.