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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.
Courtesy Photo - Copperas Cove senior Caden McAnally will continue his golf career at Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa.

Courtesy Photo - Copperas Cove senior Caden McAnally will continue his golf career at Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa.

McAnally signs to play golf for Waldorf University

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Fri, 01/13/2017 - 05:00
Special to The Leader-Press   Caden McAnally is set to continue his career as a member of the Waldorf University men’s golf team.   McAnally, a Copperas Cove High School senior, signed a letter of intent with the Warriors on Jan. 3.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Chyanne Chapman draws a foul on a putback attempt in the second half of the Lady Dawgs’ 49-25 win over the Harker Heights Lady Knights Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium. Chapman had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds to help lead the Lady Dawgs to victory.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Chyanne Chapman draws a foul on a putback attempt in the second half of the Lady Dawgs’ 49-25 win over the Harker Heights Lady Knights Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium. Chapman had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds to help lead the Lady Dawgs to victory.

HOLDING COURT

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Fri, 01/13/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Bulldawgs badly needed a win to keep their hopes alive in the District 8-6A playoff chase.
Cove’s Haven Stevenson takes a shot on goal during the Lady Dawgs’ 2-1 win over Manor Saturday at Bulldawg Stadium. Stevenson scored both goals for Cove.

Cove’s Haven Stevenson takes a shot on goal during the Lady Dawgs’ 2-1 win over Manor Saturday at Bulldawg Stadium. Stevenson scored both goals for Cove.

Weather shortens weekend for Cove soccer, swimming

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Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:53
By TJ MAXWELL  Freezing temperatures disrupted this weekend’s athletic endeavors for some Copperas Cove teams with the cancellation of the four-game Centex Shootout Soccer Tournament, hosted by Killeen ISD, and the shortening of the Winter Classic Invitation swim meet held at Temple High School’s...
Cove sophomore Oni Boodoo drives the lane against Shoemaker’s Zaiah Jackson during the Lady Dawgs’ 47-44 loss to the Lady Wolves Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Boodoo led the Lady Dawgs with 12 points and four assists.

Cove sophomore Oni Boodoo drives the lane against Shoemaker’s Zaiah Jackson during the Lady Dawgs’ 47-44 loss to the Lady Wolves Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Boodoo led the Lady Dawgs with 12 points and four assists.

TOUGH LOSS

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Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:48
By TJ MAXWELL  The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs just needed to hold off the Shoemaker Lady Wolves for three minutes to notch their second district win to keep pace with the pack for one of the four playoff spots. Unfortunately for Cove, Shoemaker had other plans.
CCLP/LEE LETZER - Copperas Cove’s Issac Griffin (4) hits a header against Temple Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/LEE LETZER - Copperas Cove’s Issac Griffin (4) hits a header against Temple Tuesday at Bulldawg Stadium in Copperas Cove.

Cove soccer starts year with 1-0 win over Temple

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Fri, 01/06/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ soccer team got their season underway in a 1-0 win against Temple Monday at Bulldawg Stadium and the Cove Lady Dawgs wrapped up their scrimmage season at the Salado Scrimmage Tournament on Tuesday.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Justus Honea spots up for one of his five three-pointers in the Bulldawgs’ 48-46 upset of Ellison on Tuesday. Honea had a game-high 17 points and six assists to lead the way for Cove.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Justus Honea spots up for one of his five three-pointers in the Bulldawgs’ 48-46 upset of Ellison on Tuesday. Honea had a game-high 17 points and six assists to lead the way for Cove.

MAN ON FIRE

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Fri, 01/06/2017 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The old saying, ‘luck is where preparation meets opportunity’ can be used to describe the latest run of the Copperas Cove boys’ basketball team.   Cove’s Justus Honea has been putting in extra work on his shooting and it is paying off.