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CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior quarterback Jaylen Smith runs through the middle on a quarterback keeper during practice on Wednesday. Smith is expected to take of the majority of snaps at quarterback with last year’s starter Caine Garner expected to expand his role to receiver.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior quarterback Jaylen Smith runs through the middle on a quarterback keeper during practice on Wednesday. Smith is expected to take of the majority of snaps at quarterback with last year’s starter Caine Garner expected to expand his role to receiver.

DAWG DAYS

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Fri, 08/12/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   For football fans across this planet, the month of August springs hope eternal that this year will be that year that everything comes together for their respective teams and a championship awaits them at the end of their journey.
Courtesy photo - Cove’s Michael Hays recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Brookhaven College

Courtesy photo - Cove’s Michael Hays recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Brookhaven College

Hays signs to play baseball with Brookhaven College

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Tue, 08/09/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Former Copperas Cove third baseman and pitcher Michael Hays joins a laundry list of baseball seniors to enter the college baseball ranks after signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Brookhaven College in the National Junior College Athletic...
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove seniors Brianna Acker, left, and Chyanne Chapman attempt a block during the annual alumni game and Meet the Lady Dawgs event held Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove seniors Brianna Acker, left, and Chyanne Chapman attempt a block during the annual alumni game and Meet the Lady Dawgs event held Friday at Bulldawg Gymnasium.

NEW DAY

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Tue, 08/09/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Volleyball fans were treated to a rare sight when 17 former Lady Dawg volleyball players took on the 2016 rendition of the Lady Dawgs in the annual alumni game Friday night at Bulldawg gymnasium.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove graduate Marcus Brumfield competes at the UIL State Track Meet in May. Brumfield recently signed to run track for Wayland Baptist University.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove graduate Marcus Brumfield competes at the UIL State Track Meet in May. Brumfield recently signed to run track for Wayland Baptist University.

Brumfield signs with Wayland Baptist

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Fri, 08/05/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Just getting to continue his track career means the world to Cove graduate Marcus Brumfield but being able to stay close to family and ease the burden on his family put icing on the cake.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Campers compete in a two-man tire relay during the annual NFL Football Camp, hosted by the Copperas Cove School District, on Wednesday at Bulldawg Stadium.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Campers compete in a two-man tire relay during the annual NFL Football Camp, hosted by the Copperas Cove School District, on Wednesday at Bulldawg Stadium.

CAMPING IS FUN

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Fri, 08/05/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The official start of football season for the Copperas Cove ISD football program may still be six days away but that didn’t stop around 220 incoming junior high and freshman players from getting a jumpstart on their competitors by participating in the...
“Big” Joe Lombardi - “Cup O’Joe”

“Big” Joe Lombardi - “Cup O’Joe”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year...

News Staff
Tue, 08/02/2016 - 05:00
Thanks to the late crooner Andy Williams for that nugget, his biggest Christmas season hit ever and though it’s not quite the right weather for St. Nick, not with these 100-degree days, it is time for those visions of sugarplums to dance in my head.
Courtesy Photo - Copperas Cove football players Kylan Herrera (back row, third from left) and Adrian Alejos (back row, fifth from left) pose with their Team Texas Elite (Romans 8:28) 7 on 7 teammates after winning the gold medal in the Amateur Athletic Union 7v7 championships in Houston over the weekend.

Courtesy Photo - Copperas Cove football players Kylan Herrera (back row, third from left) and Adrian Alejos (back row, fifth from left) pose with their Team Texas Elite (Romans 8:28) 7 on 7 teammates after winning the gold medal in the Amateur Athletic Union 7v7 championships in Houston over the weekend.

MEDAL RUN

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Tue, 08/02/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Several area athletes concluded their summer sports season with a little extra bling in their trophy cabinet.
CCLP File Photo - The Centex Pacesetters pose for a picture during practice at Salado Junior High in preparation for this weekend’s Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Track and Field Meet in McAllen. The Pacesetters are, left-to-right (front row): Jaylen Watson, Zoe Pearson, Jorja Washington and Abigail Mouton. Back row: Michaela Mouton, Brianna Washington, Reginald Mouton and Katelyn Mouton. They are coached by head coach Vincent Watson and assistant coaches Derwin Graham and Anthony James.

CCLP File Photo - The Centex Pacesetters pose for a picture during practice at Salado Junior High in preparation for this weekend’s Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Track and Field Meet in McAllen. The Pacesetters are, left-to-right (front row): Jaylen Watson, Zoe Pearson, Jorja Washington and Abigail Mouton. Back row: Michaela Mouton, Brianna Washington, Reginald Mouton and Katelyn Mouton. They are coached by head coach Vincent Watson and assistant coaches Derwin Graham and Anthony James.

SETTING THE PACE

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Fri, 07/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL  Cove Leader-Press   The off-season is nearly over for athletes throughout the state of Texas, but for a group of track and field athletes, their season is in high gear right now.
Courtesy Photo Elle - Fox is shown in her official photo for the IMG World Championships in California.

Courtesy Photo Elle - Fox is shown in her official photo for the IMG World Championships in California.

Cove golfers closing out summer tours in style

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Fri, 07/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove summer golf program is winding down and Copperas Cove graduates are competing in their final tournaments before turning their attentions to their college exploits.
CCLP File Photo - Copperas Cove standout Tim Bechtold slides back to first base safely during the Bulldawgs playoff series against Naaman Forest. Bechtold, who carried a .353 batting average over his four years on the squad, was recently named to the Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A All-State Baseball Second Team as an outfielder.

CCLP File Photo - Copperas Cove standout Tim Bechtold slides back to first base safely during the Bulldawgs playoff series against Naaman Forest. Bechtold, who carried a .353 batting average over his four years on the squad, was recently named to the Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A All-State Baseball Second Team as an outfielder.

ALL-STATE SENIOR

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Tue, 07/26/2016 - 13:54
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   BRYAN - Copperas Cove standout Tim Bechtold has had an impressive in his four years on the Copperas Cove Baseball varsity squad.