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DAWG DAYS

By TJ MAXWELL   The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs displayed a balanced offensive attack and a stifling defense in their 63-47 win over Austin Akins that gave head coach Bill White Jr. his 100th win and a 1-0 record to begin their 2015-16 campaign.

Cove Golf continues hot start in Hutto

By TJ MAXWELL   HUTTO – The Copperas Cove boys’ and girls’ golf teams continued their hot streaks with second- and sixth-place finishes, respectively at the Hutto Invitational at the Star Ranch Golf Course.

Roller coaster fall sports season concludes

This season has been a tumultuous one for all the sports teams I follow closely.  The Bulldawgs’ football team and Lady Dawgs’ volleyball each made a return trip to the playoffs but had to overcome some obstacles to do so.

Lady Dawgs finish 3rd at Bush’s Classic tourney

By TJ MAXWELL The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs Basketball team finished third in their host tournament behind District 12-6A rivals Ellison and 4A powerhouse La Vega.   The Lady Dawgs opened the tournament with a close loss to Odessa’s New Way Christian Academy.

Cove Golf starts strong with wins

By TJ MAXWELL KILLEEN - The Copperas Cove girls’ golf team kicked off the 2015 campaign with a first-place finish at the Waco ISD Fall Invitational in Waco and the boys’ team showed Saturday they’re here to compete as well.

36 unanswered points ends Dawgs season

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   ROCKWALL -- The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs fought and clawed to take a 35-31 lead with 8:43 left in the third quarter but 36 unanswered points by the Yellowjackets over the final quarter and a half was was too much to overcome for the Dawgs as they fell 67-35 at the...

Lady Dawgs lead 12-6A superlatives

By TJ MAXWELL   The Lady Dawgs once again reached the area round of the Class 6A state playoffs and, once again, they were acknowledged for their hard work by the coaches of the district.

HOME STAND

By TJ MAXWELL   Senior Alex Wilson knows she needs to be a factor every night if the Lady Dawgs are going to be successful in their 2015-16 campaign.