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The United States took on Belgium Monday night in the round of 16. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The United States took on Belgium Monday night in the round of 16. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

On the Hunt: Sharing a love for soccer and the World Cup

Hunter King
Monday, July 6, 2026
If this run during the World Cup for the United States Men’s National Team didn’t get you fired up, then I might have to question your patriotism and love for America.
Tenley Langford drives baseline against Shoemaker. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tenley Langford drives baseline against Shoemaker. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers finish summer league this week

Hunter King
Thursday, July 2, 2026
With their final set of games played Monday, the Lady Badger basketball team officially finished summer league action as the month of June came to an end.The girls played multiple games every Tuesday at Lampasas High School.
COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

Coach retires after 34 years in Lampasas

Hunter King
Monday, June 29, 2026
Longtime middle school coach and teacher Jim Burks has officially retired after 34 years in Lampasas and a long, successful career.Burks spent the majority of his career at Lampasas Middle School.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Housten Hill hauls in a touchdown against Gatesville on Wednesday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Housten Hill hauls in a touchdown against Gatesville on Wednesday.

Badgers finish 7-on-7 against Gatesville on Wednesday

Hunter King
Thursday, June 25, 2026
After three weeks of competition against the Gatesville Hornets, the series of 7-on-7 games has come to an end. Now the attention will turn toward fall football camp which starts in a little over a month.

Basketball team plays final game in Hamilton summer league

Hunter King
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Badger basketball team played its final two games in Hamilton on Monday night.Lampasas picked up a win over Clifton 49-48, and then the team lost a tough game to Goldthwaite 60-39.In the game against Clifton, scoring was led by Vincent Shahan with 13 points.
COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK The girls’ soccer team poses for a photo after summer league matches.

COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK The girls’ soccer team poses for a photo after summer league matches.

Girls’ soccer finishes up summer league action

Hunter King
Monday, June 22, 2026
Since the start of summer, the Lampasas girls’ soccer team has been playing in a summer league in some pretty hot temperatures. They finished that action last week.
Vincent Shahan and the Badgers also played in Hamilton Monday. FILE PHOTO

Vincent Shahan and the Badgers also played in Hamilton Monday. FILE PHOTO

Badgers play three games at Georgetown summer league

Hunter King
Monday, June 22, 2026
Last Thursday, the Badger basketball team played three contests in Georgetown for the third consecutive week this summer.Starting against a team from McNeil High School, the Badgers won 39-28. They were led in scoring by Vincent Shahan and Nolan Lecker with eight points each.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers set to take on Gatesville in 7-on-7 again this week

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2026
Ross Kothmann, left, and Tripp Stinnett have been making plays for the Badgers during 7-on-7 action against Gatesville as it has been hosted here at Lampasas High School. They will be back in action this week for the third consecutive outing against the Hornets.
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