Sports

Middle school tennis competes in first tournament this season

The Lampasas Middle School tennis team had its first tournament this week, and it was played at home. In seventh-grade girls’ doubles, Ellie Peiser/ Merari Vergara won consolation. In the seventh-grade boys’ doubles competition, Pablo Cortez/Monte Gauna finished in second place.

LMS track teams finish in top two at district meet

The Lampasas Middle School competed in the district track meet last week, and all four teams finished in the top two of the district. Starting with the Lady Badgers, the seventh-grade girls placed second overall with 102 points, while the eighth-grade team won the district title with 123.50 points.
COURTESY PHOTO | GARRY SPORE James Clarkston, left, Coulson Plouff, Peyton Spore, Timber Gholson, Nick Haas and head coach Justin Schulze pose with their district championship plaque.

COURTESY PHOTO | GARRY SPORE James Clarkston, left, Coulson Plouff, Peyton Spore, Timber Gholson, Nick Haas and head coach Justin Schulze pose with their district championship plaque.

Boys’ golf team named district champ for first time in over a decade

The Lampasas boys’ golf team accomplished something the Badgers hadn’t done in 11 years when they won a district championship at Kingsland this week. The team was led by Peyton Spore, who also earned the first individual district champion honor for the boys in 12 years.
Jonas Andersen struck out 10 batters over five innings in Tuesday’s loss to Burnet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jonas Andersen struck out 10 batters over five innings in Tuesday’s loss to Burnet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers lose close game to Burnet

The Badgers traveled to Burnet Tuesday night for a district baseball game, and this one was tightly contested from the beginning. Lampasas scored two runs on a couple of hits in the top of the second inning to take a lead.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Hannah Perry has been consistent coming out of the bullpen for the Lady Badgers this season.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Hannah Perry has been consistent coming out of the bullpen for the Lady Badgers this season.

Lady Badgers dominate Lago Vista

The Lady Badger softball team hit the road Tuesday night and took care of business. The girls tallied 13 hits and 20 runs over the course of four innings in their run-rule 20-2 victory over Lago Vista. Kayli Syx finished the game 3-3 with two RBIs.
Hornet tennis players qualify for regional tournament

Hornet tennis players qualify for regional tournament

Hornet tennis players qualify for regional tournament

Lometa’s varsity tennis teams brought home some impressive hardware last Wednesday, with numerous Hornets qualifying for the regional tournament. Lometa had performed well in large tournaments over the past month and continued the success at the district tournament in Brady.
Walkoff win: Lady Badgers

Walkoff win: Lady Badgers

Walkoff win: Lady Badgers come back to beat Jarrell

The Lady Badger softball team struggled out of the gate on Friday against the Jarrell Lady Cougars, falling behind 4-0 early. They answered with five runs of their own to take the lead. The hits were highlighted by a basesloaded, bases-clearing triple from Aspen Wheeler.
Doubles teams heading to regional competition

Doubles teams heading to regional competition

Doubles teams heading to regional competition

The doubles teams of Clayton Shaw/Allison Valdez and Nate Champion/Clyde Ashfield, as well as singles players Luke Rogers and Sierra Vincent, will compete at the regional tennis tournament on Saturday and Sunday.