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Blakeli Brookreson is now the new head softball coach for the Lampasas Lady Badgers. COURTESY PHOTO

Blakeli Brookreson is now the new head softball coach for the Lampasas Lady Badgers. COURTESY PHOTO

Lifelong Lady Badger takes over as new softball coach

Hunter King
Monday, July 10, 2023
The Lady Badger softball program will have a new head coach next season, as former Lady Badger and Abilene Christian University softball player Blakeli Brookreson takes over the position.
The group of runners for the 10K take off from the starting line. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The group of runners for the 10K take off from the starting line. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hundreds of runners participate in Toughest 10K race

Hunter King
Monday, July 10, 2023
As the sun rose early Saturday morning, many cars, bikes and other forms of transportation arrived at Hancock Park with more than 400 runners who had signed up to participate in the Toughest 10K, 5K and 1-mile races.
COURTESY PHOTO Austin Martin will be the new head coach for Hornet basketball next season.

COURTESY PHOTO Austin Martin will be the new head coach for Hornet basketball next season.

Former Badger named new Lometa basketball coach

Hunter King
Monday, July 10, 2023
A 23-year-old former Lampasas Badger got his first job as a head coach when he was named the new boys’ basketball coach for the Lometa Hornets.
Jillian Rincones and her dad Nathan Rincones pose with her 13-inch bass at the fishing derby. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jillian Rincones and her dad Nathan Rincones pose with her 13-inch bass at the fishing derby. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hundreds line the creek for annual Kiddie Fishing Derby

Hunter King
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The annual Spring Ho Kiddie Fishing Derby took place from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday. Parents and children lined the banks of Sulphur Creek in W.M. Brook Park, hoping to catch perch, catfish, bass or anything else that would take their bait.
As fall gets closer, Badger football is on the horizon

As fall gets closer, Badger football is on the horizon

As fall gets closer, Badger football is on the horizon

Hunter King
Monday, July 3, 2023
It is the beginning of July and 7-on-7 play just ended, but if you’re a high school football nut like me, you’re already looking ahead to mid-August when the Badgers and every other football team across the state will battle under the Friday night lights once again.
Several youth sports camps available this month

Several youth sports camps available this month

Several youth sports camps available this month

Hunter King
Monday, July 3, 2023
With SWAT weight-training ongoing for Badger athletes for a few more weeks, there also will be several different youth sports camps offered in the month of July. On July 10-11, a youth golf camp will be held at Hancock Park Golf Course.

Summer swim camp to be held at Hanna Springs pool

Hunter King
Thursday, June 29, 2023
A summer swim camp will begin next week and run from July 4-20. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week, with instruction available for children ages 6-18. Those ages 11-18 will participate in swim camp from 7:30-8:15 a.m.
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