Sports

PLAYOFF PUSH

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Fri, 03/11/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ soccer program has seen its share of regular season success, only to have the door closed by the No. 1 team of whatever district they were opposing that season.

STATELY STUTZ

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Tue, 03/08/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   KILLEEN - Like the early Texas spring, Dakota Stutz and the Copperas Cove coed bowling team started the day cold but continued to heat up as morning turned to afternoon during the Texas High School Bowling Club Regional competition held at Hallmark Lanes...

Seniors continue legacy of hard work in home finale

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Tue, 03/08/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   Donning their uniforms for the final time at home as Bulldawg soccer players, seven seniors prepared to pass their legacy of hard work and never quit attitude on to the rest of their team as they faced Harker Heights at Bulldawg Stadium falling 4-0.

GIRL POWER

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Sat, 03/05/2016 - 15:19
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The worth of a student-athlete is often determined by their athletic prowess but, for the six Copperas Cove girls participating in a signing ceremony on Wednesday, it was about the complete package.

7th inning rally not enough for Lady Dawgs

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Sat, 03/05/2016 - 15:14
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   KILLEEN - Not much has gone right for the young Lady Dawgs softball program this season and that didn’t change on Tuesday night in the District 12-6A opener against the Killeen Lady Kangaroos.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - The Cove baseball team poses with the championship plaque after winning their host tournament on Saturday. The Bulldawgs were 4-1 in the tournament to take the crown. The Dawgs have out scored their opponents 60-16 through the first five games.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - The Cove baseball team poses with the championship plaque after winning their host tournament on Saturday. The Bulldawgs were 4-1 in the tournament to take the crown. The Dawgs have out scored their opponents 60-16 through the first five games.

CHAMPS!!

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 13:22
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove baseball team had high expectations coming into the 2016 season and, so far, is living up to those expectations.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove’s Isaac Griffin fights for a header attempt with Ellison’s Ahmad Holt during their 12-6A contest on Friday. Ellison edged out Cove 3-2.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove’s Isaac Griffin fights for a header attempt with Ellison’s Ahmad Holt during their 12-6A contest on Friday. Ellison edged out Cove 3-2.

Dawgs rally falls short against Eagles; Lady Dawgs win 2-0

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 13:18
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs had several opportunities to even their season series with the Ellison Eagles on Friday night but two break away goals by Ellison early in the second half cost the Dawgs in the close 3-2 loss at the Avenue E soccer complex in...
COURTESY PHOTO - Copperas Cove senior Tyler Morrison, right, poses for a photo with her gold medal draped around her neck after winning the individual title at the Hutto Invitational on Tuesday. Morrison’s one-over 72 bested the field by five strokes.

COURTESY PHOTO - Copperas Cove senior Tyler Morrison, right, poses for a photo with her gold medal draped around her neck after winning the individual title at the Hutto Invitational on Tuesday. Morrison’s one-over 72 bested the field by five strokes.

Cove golfers play well at Hutto Invitational

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Fri, 02/26/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   HUTTO – The Copperas Cove boys and girls golf teams fared well this week at the Hutto ISD Invitational at the Star Ranch Golf Course in Hutto despite gusty conditions.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Belton junior Mattie Krenek attempts to drive past Cove junior Jordan Campbell during the Lady Tigers 9-1 win over the Lady Dawgs Tuesday night in Cove. The Lady Dawgs fall to 3-3-2 with the loss while the Lady Tigers remain undefeated in 12-6A play at 7-0-1.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Belton junior Mattie Krenek attempts to drive past Cove junior Jordan Campbell during the Lady Tigers 9-1 win over the Lady Dawgs Tuesday night in Cove. The Lady Dawgs fall to 3-3-2 with the loss while the Lady Tigers remain undefeated in 12-6A play at 7-0-1.

BLOWN AWAY

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Fri, 02/26/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour of frigid air could not stop the powerful offensive attack of the visiting Belton Lady Tigers on Tuesday night.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL- Cove’s Caden McAnally putts on the 18th green during the Waco ISD Invitational golf tournament at Cottonwood Creek in Waco. McAnally shot a 165 to finish tied for 24th overall and lead his team to a 10th place finish.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL- Cove’s Caden McAnally putts on the 18th green during the Waco ISD Invitational golf tournament at Cottonwood Creek in Waco. McAnally shot a 165 to finish tied for 24th overall and lead his team to a 10th place finish.

Busy week for Copperas Cove athletics

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Spring temperatures have rolled in and so has the full slate of winter and spring athletics.