Copperas Cove Bulldawgs Beat Midway Panthers 90-78 in Road Win

Copperas Cove erupted offensively in a road victory at Midway, posting a season-high 90 points in a 90-78 win that extended the Bulldawgs’ winning streak to three and pushed their record to 18-9, according to MaxPreps. The Panthers, whose stretch of losses includes 12 of 13 games noted in the recap, fell to 7-22 while sophomore guard Antwon Willis delivered a 28-point outing and Aryce Thibodeaux chipped in 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.

MaxPreps framed the result as a notable offensive night for Copperas Cove. “Copperas Cove extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 18-9. They walked away with a 90-78 victory over the Midway Panthers. The Bulldawgs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season,” the recap states.

Local coverage shows the teams met earlier in the season as well. KDH News reported a separate Friday meeting at Copperas Cove High School where Cove held on for a 61-57 victory. “COPPERAS COVE, Marcus Rivera led three Bulldawgs in double figures with 16 points and Copperas Cove held on to beat Waco Midway 61-57 on Friday,” the KDH item reads. KDH listed Michael Watson with 11 points and K’Veion Jones with 10 for Copperas Cove, while Midway had 20-point games from Antwon Willis and Gus Mills.

KDH’s account also captured a tense closing sequence that affected the outcome. “On Cove’s next possession, coach Travis Boyce Jr. helped the Dawgs dodge a 10-second violation by calling a timeout. But the Bulldawgs turned it over anyway right under the Midway basket with 36.7 seconds to go,” the story notes. The piece adds that a late substitution and a protest by Midway coach Matt Sayman resulted in a penalty: “With all 10 players on the court and Midway ready to start running its out-of-bounds play to tie or take the lead, Cove was allowed to make a late substitution. Panthers coach Matt Sayman complained to a nearby official and was hit with a technical foul. That cost Midway its possession and gave Cove two free throws, a golden opportunity to ice the win.”

District scheduling context remains relevant for Coryell County fans. MaxPreps and local listings show both programs facing Harker Heights in the coming week, with Copperas Cove slated to play at Harker Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Midway set to face Harker Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Beyond wins and losses, these games matter to Coryell County because high school athletics are a focal point for community identity and youth development. Competitive play gives student-athletes physical activity, structure and social support that can bolster mental health. At the same time, recurring matchups and uneven records highlight broader issues for local school sports - access to training, sports medicine coverage, safe transport and equitable facility investments all influence outcomes and player safety.

For residents and school officials, the immediate takeaway is that Copperas Cove’s offense has found form as district races tighten, while Midway will search for answers amid a difficult stretch. Fans should expect the district standings to shift as the schedule continues and local leaders to weigh how support for athletics fits into broader priorities for youth health and equity in Coryell County.