Sports

Kennedi Smart attempts a layup through traffic against Hamilton during the final summer league day. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kennedi Smart attempts a layup through traffic against Hamilton during the final summer league day. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers split games to close out home summer league

Hunter King
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Lady Badger basketball team finished its home summer league this month with a win over Hamilton and a close loss to Burnet.The girls completed the month of June by playing multiple games each Monday at the high school.The Lady Badgers beat Hamilton 33-29 in the first game on Monday.
Nolan Lecker works on his free throws during the boys’ basketball camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Nolan Lecker works on his free throws during the boys’ basketball camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Older boys’ and girls’ basketball camps held this week

Hunter King
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Rylan Chapa goes up for a layup while finishing a drill.On Monday and Tuesday, incoming sevenththrough ninth-grade boys gathered at Lampasas Middle School for the annual basketball camp.From Wednesday through today, the same age group of girls gathered for their camp.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Aidan Nuckles competed all summer, and he has become a leader for the Badgers on the court.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Aidan Nuckles competed all summer, and he has become a leader for the Badgers on the court.

Badgers close out summer league in tight loss

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 24, 2024
Two points is all that separated the Badgers from Austin High in the final summer league game of the season.The Badgers suffered a 20-18 loss in the singleelimination tournament in Georgetown on June 19.
Payton Crawford lines up a three pointer during Monday’s summer league game against Burnet. The Lady Badgers captured a convincing 50-17 victory. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Payton Crawford lines up a three pointer during Monday’s summer league game against Burnet. The Lady Badgers captured a convincing 50-17 victory. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers continue summer success

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Lady Badgers captured two wins on their home hardwood during Monday’s summer league action.The wins came after Lampasas earned first place at the TABC showcase in Bryan June 14-15.Monday’s games featured familiar opponents in Burnet and Goldthwaite.
Harvey Stinnett hits a putt during the KM two-man scramble at Hancock Park Golf Course last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Harvey Stinnett hits a putt during the KM two-man scramble at Hancock Park Golf Course last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Winners named from Third annual KM Scramble

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Winners have been announced from the Third Annual KM Scramble held at Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course on June 14.The tournament is a two-man scramble hosted by Murray Events and Keller Williams Realty.
Campers share a laugh before Wednesday’s camp activities at Lampasas High School get started. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Campers share a laugh before Wednesday’s camp activities at Lampasas High School get started. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Youngsters hone skills at Lady Badger camp

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Lampasas High School girls’ basketball program hosted a summer basketball camp for second- through sixth-grade students on Wednesday and Thursday.Around 30 campers were present to learn about fundamentals from Lady Badger head coach Marcus Chapa and members of the high school squad.
Jase Pinckney swims in the 100-yard butterfly, the event he will be competing in at the Olympic trials. COURTESY PHOTO

Jase Pinckney swims in the 100-yard butterfly, the event he will be competing in at the Olympic trials. COURTESY PHOTO

Swimmer with local ties set to compete at Olympic trials

Hunter King
Monday, June 17, 2024
The last name Pinckney is familiar to some around Lampasas. Now there is a swimmer bearing that name who will be competing this week for a chance at the Olympics and a little more name recognition.

Badgers finish off Llano summer league with two wins

Hunter King
Monday, June 17, 2024
The Lampasas basketball team secured wins over Llano and Burnet to close out the summer league in Llano on Thursday night.The first game of the night ended in a 53-42 Badger win over Burnet.Peyton Sisson had one of his best scoring games of the summer.
Subscribe to