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Levi Rivera makes the tackle on the Marble Falls runner. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Levi Rivera makes the tackle on the Marble Falls runner. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A dominant second half leads to blowout by the Badgers

The Badgers traveled to Marble Falls for a second straight district road game, looking to get back in the win column after losing to Davenport. The halftime talk seemed to be the turning point in this game.
Ava Dowdy, left, and Kayli Syx celebrate after scoring against Jarrell last Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Ava Dowdy, left, and Kayli Syx celebrate after scoring against Jarrell last Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas volleyball headed to playoffs for first time in 11 years

The Lady Badgers pulled off a come-from-behind win in their play-in game against Jarrell last Friday to clinch the fourth seed in district. That sets a matchup for tonight with the Salado Lady Eagles in the bidistrict round of the playoffs.
David Flores flips a pass to the flat against Davenport. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

David Flores flips a pass to the flat against Davenport. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers aim to get back on track against Marble Falls

The Badgers are coming off their worst loss of the season – a 55-34 defeat to the Davenport Wolves. They now have to respond on the road this week against a tough Marble Falls team.
Nyla Long races against the competition at the regional meet. COURTESY PHOTO

Nyla Long races against the competition at the regional meet. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas runners compete at regional meet

The Badger boys’ cross country team and senior Nyla Long from the girls’ varsity ran at the regional meet earlier this week in Huntsville.
The Lady Badger seniors stand with their head coach Christy Wiley after their final home game on Tuesday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lady Badger seniors stand with their head coach Christy Wiley after their final home game on Tuesday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Volleyball season not over yet, as Lady Badgers earn play-in game

The Lady Badger volleyball team will play a match after the regular season has concluded this year. The playoffs are not yet guaranteed, but if they beat Jarrell in a play-in game tonight at Leander Glenn, the Lady Badgers will compete in the bidistrict round of the playoffs.
Breana Pelbath and her teammates celebrate a point during Tuesday’s contest. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Breana Pelbath and her teammates celebrate a point during Tuesday’s contest. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

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Jett Walker falls forward for extra yards on a run against Davenport last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jett Walker falls forward for extra yards on a run against Davenport last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers fall to an offensive explosion from Davenport

The Badgers suffered their first district loss of the season after running into an offensive buzzsaw in Davenport last Friday night. The first play of the game was a 53-yard rushing touchdown for the Wolves, and that set the tone for the entire contest.

LOMETA GAME STATS

Jordan Livesay - 2 attempts, 65 yards, 2 TDs Tim Juarez - 3 attempts, 13 yards, 2 TDs Stone Carr-Jones - 3 attempts, 35 yards, 1 TD Luis Hernandez - 2 attempts, 12 yards Copeland Brister - 2 attempts, 3 yards Matt Surber - 1 attempt, 25 yards Johnny Miller - 1 attempt, - 5 yards PASSING: Tim...