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CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Copperas Cove football players, from left, Ra’Shaun Henry (Saint Francis - Pennsylvania), Josh Klenclo (Tyler Junior College), Antonio Lealiiee Texas A&M-Commerce), Shamad Lomax (New Mexco State) and J.P. Urquidez (Baylor) pose with family members during Wednesday’s signing ceremony in Bulldawg Gymnasium.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Copperas Cove football players, from left, Ra’Shaun Henry (Saint Francis - Pennsylvania), Josh Klenclo (Tyler Junior College), Antonio Lealiiee Texas A&M-Commerce), Shamad Lomax (New Mexco State) and J.P. Urquidez (Baylor) pose with family members during Wednesday’s signing ceremony in Bulldawg Gymnasium.

Movin’ On Up

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Five Copperas Cove football players realized their dreams on Wednesday as they participated in a signing ceremony as part of National Signing Day Wednesday at the high school.

Cove powerlifters compete in local meets

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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School powerlifters hosted a meet over the weekend with several lifters claiming top four finishes.   Jaylon Hannah lifted 1,000 pounds for a second-place finish in the 148-weight class to lead the boys’ squad.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Dahmir Pearson defends against Midway senior Joe Ward in the first half of the Bulldawgs’ 53-50 win over the Panthers on Friday.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Dahmir Pearson defends against Midway senior Joe Ward in the first half of the Bulldawgs’ 53-50 win over the Panthers on Friday.

Staying Alive

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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Legacy. That word conjures up visions of sports greats throughout the generations but, on Friday for head coach Billy White Jr. and his senior class, it simply meant giving everything for the team.
CCLP/LEE LETZER - Cove senior Ali McBride takes a shot on goal during the Lady Dawgs 0-0 tie with Killeen.

CCLP/LEE LETZER - Cove senior Ali McBride takes a shot on goal during the Lady Dawgs 0-0 tie with Killeen.

Cove soccer battles to 0-0 tie with Roos in district opener

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Fri, 01/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Lady Dawgs’ soccer team opened up district play Tuesday night against the Killeen Lady Kangaroos at home.   Senior Bailey French was credited with the shutout from the goalkeeper position while Le’Brittany Hodges earned the shutout for Killeen.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Chyanne Chapman kicks a pass out to senior Kaycie Gatewood during the Lady Dawgs’ 48-45 win over the Ellison Lady Eagles on Tuesday. Chapman led the team in points (13), rebounds (6) and steals (4).

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove junior Chyanne Chapman kicks a pass out to senior Kaycie Gatewood during the Lady Dawgs’ 48-45 win over the Ellison Lady Eagles on Tuesday. Chapman led the team in points (13), rebounds (6) and steals (4).

Gatewood Could

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Fri, 01/29/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   Not many shots were going in for the Lady Dawgs as they fought to stay in the playoff hunt at home Tuesday against the Ellison Lady Eagles. The final three shots, and most important of the game for Cove did go in, however.
COURTESY PHOTO/TONY ADAMS -- Copperas Cove junior Kianna Childers competes in the Belton powerlifting meet on Saturday. Childers finished fifth in the 165-pound weight class.

COURTESY PHOTO/TONY ADAMS -- Copperas Cove junior Kianna Childers competes in the Belton powerlifting meet on Saturday. Childers finished fifth in the 165-pound weight class.

Cove powerlifters, wrestlers and golfers have busy week

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Tue, 01/26/2016 - 11:37
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Lady Dawgs hit the weights for a pair of powerlifting meets, competing both Thursday and Saturday.  Thursday they traveled west to Lampasas for competition.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Wyatt Behara drives through the lane against Belton. Behara finished with eight points and eight rebounds for the Dawgs.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Wyatt Behara drives through the lane against Belton. Behara finished with eight points and eight rebounds for the Dawgs.

Cove saves season with OT win over Belton

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Tue, 01/26/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   For the first 16 minutes, it looked like the first district win by the Belton Tigers was inevitable and the Bulldawgs’ chances at a postseason berth were all but over.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove senior Joseph Hotz competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay during the District 12- 6A swim meet on Saturday at the Roy and Jean Potts Belton Swim Center. Hotz qualified in four events. He earned a silver medal in the 50-yard freestyle and anchored the 200-yard medley relay. 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Copperas Cove senior Joseph Hotz competes in the 200-yard freestyle relay during the District 12- 6A swim meet on Saturday at the Roy and Jean Potts Belton Swim Center. Hotz qualified in four events. He earned a silver medal in the 50-yard freestyle and anchored the 200-yard medley relay. 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Swimming On

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Tue, 01/26/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   BELTON – The swimming powerhouses of Belton, Midway and Shoemaker had to make room for some Copperas Cove Bulldawgs on the bus to the Regional swim meet in Rockwall to be held Feb. 4-6.
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove seniors Bailey French, from left, Katy Ranes, and assistant coach Kristy Thompson look on as head coach Cari Lowery speaks during the annual banquet on Wednesday.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove seniors Bailey French, from left, Katy Ranes, and assistant coach Kristy Thompson look on as head coach Cari Lowery speaks during the annual banquet on Wednesday.

Lady Dawg volleyball honored at banquet

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Fri, 01/22/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs volleyball team continued it’s successful run by claiming their third district title in four years, despite having a handful of returners from last year’s regional quarterfinalist squad and even less that actually saw...
CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Keturah Taylor buries a three-pointer during the No. 14 Lady Dawgs’ 57-54 loss to the No. 9 Killeen Lady Roos on Tuesday. The Lady Dawgs travel to Belton tonight to face the Lady Tigers.

CCLP/TJ MAXWELL - Cove senior Keturah Taylor buries a three-pointer during the No. 14 Lady Dawgs’ 57-54 loss to the No. 9 Killeen Lady Roos on Tuesday. The Lady Dawgs travel to Belton tonight to face the Lady Tigers.

BATTLEGROUNDS

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Fri, 01/22/2016 - 05:00
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   A big time showdown between two of the top teams in District 12-6A on paper lived up to the hype on Tuesday as it took a three-point play by Killeen senior guard Tia Hartson with 15 seconds left to propel the No. 9 Killeen Lady Roos past the No.