Sports

Tennis team beats Faith Academy in home dual

Hunter King
Monday, February 16, 2026
The Lampasas tennis team took a break from tournaments as they played a match against Marble Falls Faith Academy on Friday.The Badgers won 17-2 on the night, but head coach Kenneth Peiser said the matches were close, and he saw a lot of good play.
Lady Badgers wrap up district play with dominant win

Lady Badgers wrap up district play with dominant win

Lady Badgers wrap up district play with dominant win

Hunter King
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lady Badger basketball team ended the regular season on quite the high note on Tuesday night with a 54-23 win over rivals Burnet.This was absolutely one of the Lady Badgers’ best performances of the season.
Expect Brooklyn Farmer to be strong in the circle for Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Expect Brooklyn Farmer to be strong in the circle for Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Softball team looking to improve on last season’s bi-district appearance

Hunter King
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The softball season is officially here. The Lady Badgers picked up their first win of the season Tuesday night with a 12-6 victory over Gatesville.Freshmen Gia Grasso and Hadlie Perry each hit a home run in the same inning in their official varsity debuts.
Name: Alice Stubbs Class: Sophomore Sport: Soccer and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. Hall Favorite Place in Lampasas: H-E-B One Person You Look Up To: My dad Main Goal This Season: To start

Name: Alice Stubbs Class: Sophomore Sport: Soccer and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. Hall Favorite Place in Lampasas: H-E-B One Person You Look Up To: My dad Main Goal This Season: To start

2026 BADGER SPORTS BACKERS

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Kaiden Fernandez stands atop the podium at the regional wrestling tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Kaiden Fernandez stands atop the podium at the regional wrestling tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Badger wrestler competing in state meet today

Hunter King
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Last weekend, a group of Lampasas wrestlers competed at the regional tournament in DeSoto. Ultimately, one Badger did just enough to qualify for the state competition taking place today in Houston.Kaiden Fernandez fought his way to a fourth-place finish after battling back in the consolation rounds.
Badger basketball dominates Burnet from

Badger basketball dominates Burnet from

Badger basketball dominates Burnet from the jump

Hunter King
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tuesday night’s basketball game between Lampasas and Burnet in the Badger Den went the Badgers’ way early and often after they jumped out to a 21-5 lead in the first quarter and ultimately won 77-48.Lampasas now moves to 26-8 overall and 10-1 in district play.
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HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Disappointing finish at Salado

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Badger Dylan Polmanteer fights for a shot against pressure from Salado. The Lampasas varsity boys’ basketball team was unable to secure the district championship Friday at Salado, but the goal remains attainable. The Badgers will compete against Burnet tonight in the Badger Den.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Tenley Langford eyes the basket as she drives in for a layup against Salado.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Tenley Langford eyes the basket as she drives in for a layup against Salado.

Girls’ basketball falls to Salado in another close game

Hunter King
Monday, February 9, 2026
Once again, the Lady Badger basketball team played the district-leading Salado Lady Eagles in a competitive game, but they couldn’t do enough to completely close the gap and lost 58-51.The Lady Badgers lost the first quarter 15-10, then lost the second 1410 to head into halftime down nine points.
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