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CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Terence Dill of the Texas Sky Riders ABA basketball team hauls in a rebound against the Shizuoka Gymrats Friday at Camp Triumph in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Terence Dill of the Texas Sky Riders ABA basketball team hauls in a rebound against the Shizuoka Gymrats Friday at Camp Triumph in Copperas Cove.

ABA Texas Sky Riders basketball, Cove powerlifters highlight weekend’s area sports

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Tue, 01/31/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove sports scene had an international flare this weekend as Central’s Texas’ newest professional sports team the American Basketball Association’s Texas Sky Riders hosted Japan’s Shizuoka Gymrats in an ABA contest Friday night at Camp Triumph...
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove sophomore Madison Griffon falls to the floor after colliding with Ellison defenders Dalia Planas (2) and Madison Hattix-Covington in the third quarter of the Lady Dawgs’ 52-45 loss to the Lady Eagles Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove sophomore Madison Griffon falls to the floor after colliding with Ellison defenders Dalia Planas (2) and Madison Hattix-Covington in the third quarter of the Lady Dawgs’ 52-45 loss to the Lady Eagles Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

THROWN IN THIRD

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Tue, 01/31/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Starting the game strong has not been a problem for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs basketball team but starting the second half is another story according to Copperas Cove head coach Eldridge McAdams.
CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Copperas Cove assistant coach Christy Thompson places a medal around the neck of senior Brianna Acker during the Lady Dawg Volleyball banquet on Monday.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Copperas Cove assistant coach Christy Thompson places a medal around the neck of senior Brianna Acker during the Lady Dawg Volleyball banquet on Monday.

Lady Dawg volleyball honored at annual banquet

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Fri, 01/27/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawg volleyball team had their share of ups and downs this season.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior captain Dahmir Pearson shoots in front of San Angelo Central’s Hunter Gibbs in the third quarter of the Dawgs’ 72-62 win over the Bobcats Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Pearson scored 14 points and had a game-high eight rebounds and four steals in the win.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior captain Dahmir Pearson shoots in front of San Angelo Central’s Hunter Gibbs in the third quarter of the Dawgs’ 72-62 win over the Bobcats Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Pearson scored 14 points and had a game-high eight rebounds and four steals in the win.

DAHMIR DETERMINATION

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Fri, 01/27/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Things weren’t going to plan in the first half of the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ district contest against the San Angelo Central Bobcats Tuesday at home.   Cove’s Dahmir Person took the initiative to change that in the second half.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior captain Billy Horton (6) battles for possession against China Spring on Tuesday.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior captain Billy Horton (6) battles for possession against China Spring on Tuesday.

Dawg Soccer completes non-district slate with tie against China Spring

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Tue, 01/24/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Bonk.   That term is like that of a sound effect from the old Batman comics.   That sound is also an unfriendly one to a shooter in basketball, a putter in disc golf and for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs soccer team on Tuesday.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove junior Carson McVeigh celebrates after winning the 50-yard freestyle race during the District 10-6A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday at the Clements Boys and Girls Club.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove junior Carson McVeigh celebrates after winning the 50-yard freestyle race during the District 10-6A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday at the Clements Boys and Girls Club.

GOLDEN BOYS

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Tue, 01/24/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   KILLEEN – The AquaDawgs boys’ swim team traded in last year’s silver and bronze medals for two gold and two silver medals during this year’s District 10-6A Swim Meet held at the Clements Boys and Girls Club natatorium.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Jordan Govan drives after securing a rebound as Belton junior Elijah Eddings as time winds down in the fourth quarter of the Dawgs’ 55-48 win over the Tigers Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium. Govan had three of his seven points in the final 1:15 of game time to help Coce secuure their third-consecutive win.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Jordan Govan drives after securing a rebound as Belton junior Elijah Eddings as time winds down in the fourth quarter of the Dawgs’ 55-48 win over the Tigers Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium. Govan had three of his seven points in the final 1:15 of game time to help Coce secuure their third-consecutive win.

TRIPLE THE FUN

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Fri, 01/20/2017 - 06:38
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The third time is the charm, so they say.   The Dawgs held off a late Belton rally to win their third-straight contest, 55-48, and put themselves in a tie for third place with No. 23 Waco Midway at 4-2 who they face tonight on the road.
File Photo - Copperas Cove senior Amber Boyd recently signed a letter of intent to run for the Divsion I University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners. Boyd finishes her Cove career this spring in track and field.

File Photo - Copperas Cove senior Amber Boyd recently signed a letter of intent to run for the Divsion I University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners. Boyd finishes her Cove career this spring in track and field.

Boyd signs with UTSA Roadrunners; Odomes, Sooners shock Mountaineers

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Fri, 01/20/2017 - 06:26
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   UTSA Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Aaron Fox announced recently that Copperas Cove senior Amber Boyd has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Roadrunner’s program for the 2017-18 season.

Chace named All-State; Bulldawg soccer improves to 3-2-1

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Tue, 01/17/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove sophomore volleyball player Aidan Chace was recently named to the Texas Sports Writers Association — Collin Street Bakery 2016 All-State Volleyball Team.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Cove senior Dahmir Pearson shoots between two Killeen defenders during the Bulldawgs’ 66-56 win over the Killeen Kangaroos.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL Cove senior Dahmir Pearson shoots between two Killeen defenders during the Bulldawgs’ 66-56 win over the Killeen Kangaroos.

IN THE MIX

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Tue, 01/17/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Cove sophomore Quinton Ford found his groove on Friday to help the Bulldawgs firmly cement themselves in the playoffs chase with their 66-56 win over the Killeen Kangaroos Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.