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Jonas Andersen pitched four shutout innings in Tuesday’s game against Lago Vista. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jonas Andersen pitched four shutout innings in Tuesday’s game against Lago Vista. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger errors lead to loss against Lago Vista

Hunter King
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The 9-2 scoreline in the Badgers’ loss to the Lago Vista Vikings does not justify how the baseball game went early on. The score was tied in the fifth inning at 0-0. A single, followed by an error by Lampasas and then four additional miscues, led to six runs in the fifth inning.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Rawlin Smith dives back into first base after a pickoff attempt during last week’s game.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Rawlin Smith dives back into first base after a pickoff attempt during last week’s game.

Badgers struggle in loss to Jarrell

Hunter King
Monday, March 20, 2023
The Badger baseball team took on Jarrell on the road last week, and errors once again led to Lampasas’ downfall. Into the third inning, the game was deadlocked at 0-0 before a few hits by the Cougars led to a three-run inning and put the Badgers behind.

Hornets continue success in tennis season

Mason Hines
Monday, March 20, 2023
Lometa’s tennis season rolled on last Wednesday, with every Hornet recording a match victory at the Waco Regional Tennis Center tournament. Lometa competed against schools in much larger classifications, including Bosqueville, Moody and Lorena.
Aspen Wheeler throws across to first base from her shortstop position after fielding a ground ball. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Aspen Wheeler throws across to first base from her shortstop position after fielding a ground ball. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers dominate in district opener

Hunter King
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Lady Badger softball team hosted Lago Vista in their first district game of the season, and Lampasas came out swinging. Winning 15-0 in four innings after an 11 a.m. first pitch during spring break feels like the perfect start to district competition for the Lady Badgers.

Track season in full swing for Lometa athletes

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Lometa High School is off to the races with its track season in full swing, as the Hornets look to build on successful campaigns from 2022. New equipment, including the finished track, will help their program this year. Athletic Director D.T.
COURTESY PHOTO | LOMETA TENNIS Josue Lopez, front, and from back left Thomas Guthrie, Leonel Caso, Jeremiah Torres, Emmanuel Prado, Tim Juarez, Luis Hernandez, Teagan Brooks, Mia Crain, Vanessa Perez, Selie Hodge and Kari Greiner pause for a photo after the tournament in Early on March 7.

COURTESY PHOTO | LOMETA TENNIS Josue Lopez, front, and from back left Thomas Guthrie, Leonel Caso, Jeremiah Torres, Emmanuel Prado, Tim Juarez, Luis Hernandez, Teagan Brooks, Mia Crain, Vanessa Perez, Selie Hodge and Kari Greiner pause for a photo after the tournament in Early on March 7.

Tennis returns for Lometa Hornets

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Lometa tennis is set for a competitive season under coach Frank Reyes III, who believes his athletes are capable of big things during the 2023 season. “We have a total of 14 kids participating in tennis this season,” Reyes said.
Timber Gholson connects on one of his hits during Tuesday night’s game against Burnet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Timber Gholson connects on one of his hits during Tuesday night’s game against Burnet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers struggle with errors in loss to Burnet

Hunter King
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Lampasas fell to 0-2 in district baseball play after losing to Burnet at home on Tuesday night. The 10-3 final score didn’t tell the whole story, as two innings filled with defensive mistakes by the Badgers led to eight total runs for Burnet.
Aubrey Stubbs saw action in the midfield in last Friday’s match against Academy. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Aubrey Stubbs saw action in the midfield in last Friday’s match against Academy. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers and Lady Badgers finish soccer seasons

Hunter King
Monday, March 13, 2023
The two Badger soccer teams played their final games of the season last Friday, with the boys hosting Academy and the girls on the road playing the Lady Bees. The Badgers picked up a big win, 3-0, on Senior Night.
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