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FLOYD CONNELL - 1st Team Cornerback

FLOYD CONNELL - 1st Team Cornerback

Six Bulldawgs named to 8-6A All-District Team

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Tue, 11/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs football team had a bit of a down year, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2003. However, some players had standout seasons and were recently recognized for those efforts with selections to the 8-6A All-District Team.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove head basketball coach Billy White Jr. participates in pre-game festivities with his team before their home opener against Cedar Park. White was recently inducted into the St. Mary’s University Athletics Hall of Fame (San Antonio) for his career spanning 2001-2005.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove head basketball coach Billy White Jr. participates in pre-game festivities with his team before their home opener against Cedar Park. White was recently inducted into the St. Mary’s University Athletics Hall of Fame (San Antonio) for his career spanning 2001-2005.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF

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Tue, 11/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove head basketball coach Billy White Jr. has been singularly focused on getting his talented, yet inexperienced group ready for what looks to be a daunting District 8-6A slate of games.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Jordan Govan looks for a shot in the second half of the Dawgs’ 61-45 loss to Pflugerville on Tuesday.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Jordan Govan looks for a shot in the second half of the Dawgs’ 61-45 loss to Pflugerville on Tuesday.

Rebounds, cold shooting cost Dawgs in 61-45 loss to Panthers

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Fri, 11/25/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Despite cold shooting by the Copperas Cove and a lopsided rebound ratio in favor of Pflugerville, the Bulldawgs held a slim halftime advantage over the Panthers in game two of the varsity doubleheader Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove senior forward Chyanne Chapman shoots in front of La Vega freshman Tierney Sawyers during the Lady Dawgs’ 62-50 win over the Lady Pirates Tuesday in game one of a girl/boy doubler header at Bulldawg gymnasium. Chapman scored 19 points and snagged 10 rebounds in three quarters to lead the Lady Dawgs to victory.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove senior forward Chyanne Chapman shoots in front of La Vega freshman Tierney Sawyers during the Lady Dawgs’ 62-50 win over the Lady Pirates Tuesday in game one of a girl/boy doubler header at Bulldawg gymnasium. Chapman scored 19 points and snagged 10 rebounds in three quarters to lead the Lady Dawgs to victory.

NOT ‘CHY’ AT ALL

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Fri, 11/25/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Senior Post Kayla McCloud set up the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs for success with seven rebounds in the first 10 minutes of action and senior forward Chyanne Chapman took over from there.
Courtesy photo - Cove senior Caden McAnally poses with his 1stplace medal after shooting a 77 to win the Killeen ISD Invitational on Thrsday.

Courtesy photo - Cove senior Caden McAnally poses with his 1stplace medal after shooting a 77 to win the Killeen ISD Invitational on Thrsday.

McAnally places first in KISD Invitational; Lady Dawgs second in Marble Falls Tourney

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Mon, 11/21/2016 - 17:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove boys’ golf team had a solid showing at the Killeen ISD Invitational golf tournament held Thursday at the Courses of Clear Creek on Fort Hood.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove sophomore Tyrese Taylor shoots a free throw in the fourth quarter of the Bulldawgs’ 51-44 win over the Cedar Park Timberwolves Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Taylor hit 4 for 4 free throws in the final 70 seconds to help Cove earn their first win.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove sophomore Tyrese Taylor shoots a free throw in the fourth quarter of the Bulldawgs’ 51-44 win over the Cedar Park Timberwolves Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium. Taylor hit 4 for 4 free throws in the final 70 seconds to help Cove earn their first win.

HOME STAND

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Mon, 11/21/2016 - 16:56
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Things didn’t begin the way Copperas Cove head coach Billy White Jr. drew them up in the Bulldawgs’ home opener against Cedar Park, but he couldn’t have scripted a better ending.
Courtesy photo - Cove sophomore Quinton Ford competes in the dunk contest during the annual Meet the Dawgs event

Courtesy photo - Cove sophomore Quinton Ford competes in the dunk contest during the annual Meet the Dawgs event

Meet the Dawgs event highlights this week’s Cove sports

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Fri, 11/18/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove basketball teams took advantage of a lull in their schedule to host the annual Meet the Dawgs night Tuesday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.
CCLP file photo - Jack Welch, head football coach/athletic director for Copperas Cove and C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl founder, hands the MVP trophy to Eastern Central Community College defender Austin Balthazor after last year’s NJCAA contest. Balthazor had six tackles and a 90-yard fumble return for a touchdown to earn the MVP for the Warriors. This year’s NJCAA game will pit Trinity Valley Community College against Northwest Mississippi Community College.

CCLP file photo - Jack Welch, head football coach/athletic director for Copperas Cove and C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl founder, hands the MVP trophy to Eastern Central Community College defender Austin Balthazor after last year’s NJCAA contest. Balthazor had six tackles and a 90-yard fumble return for a touchdown to earn the MVP for the Warriors. This year’s NJCAA game will pit Trinity Valley Community College against Northwest Mississippi Community College.

BOWLING FOR Ws

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Fri, 11/18/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The 2016 C.H.A.M.P.S. (Communities Helping American’s Mature, Progress and Succeed) Heart of Texas Bowl will feature some familiar names in it’s 16th season; namely former Copperas Cove record-setting wide receiver Phillip Baptiste and his fourth-ranked...
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Sisters Maggie and Ella Crawley pose together after participating in the YAC’s first inaugural parent/child golf tournament.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Sisters Maggie and Ella Crawley pose together after participating in the YAC’s first inaugural parent/child golf tournament.

YAC hosts parent/child golf tournament

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Tue, 11/15/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   “Play golf and have fun,” said Davis Dewald, head golf pro, to motivate the young participants in the inaugural Youth Advisory Council’s Parent/Child Golf Tournament. “If you’re not having fun, there’s no point in doing it.”
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Erica Powell awaits the inbounds pass as San Antonio Stevens’ Cyrenna Rodriguez defends during the Lady Dawgs’ 44-41 win over the Lady Falcons on Friday.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Erica Powell awaits the inbounds pass as San Antonio Stevens’ Cyrenna Rodriguez defends during the Lady Dawgs’ 44-41 win over the Lady Falcons on Friday.

HOOP SESSION

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Tue, 11/15/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs head basketball coach Eldridge McAdams has already seen his shares of ups and down with the team just seven games into their 2016-17 campaign.