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Wyatt Tucker was named the All-Around Cowboy for his age division. Tucker won eight events across both nights of rodeo. COURTESY PHOTO

Wyatt Tucker was named the All-Around Cowboy for his age division. Tucker won eight events across both nights of rodeo. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa FFA rodeo raises chapter funds

Mason Hines
Monday, July 25, 2022
The Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo took place Friday and Saturday night. Participants in the four age groups for those ages 19 and under were able to enter 12 events ranging from goat tying to barrel racing. With prize money and buckles awarded to the top contestants, the event had a good turnout.

Lometa to offer a brand-new volleyball program

Mason Hines
Monday, July 25, 2022
Superintendent Rob Moore announced to the Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees on July 19 that a girls’ volleyball team, a new sport for Lometa, had been accepted officially into UIL District 15-A for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Golfers wait to tee off during last weekend’s Britches and Bows tournament at Hancock Park Golf Course. COURTESY PHOTO

Golfers wait to tee off during last weekend’s Britches and Bows tournament at Hancock Park Golf Course. COURTESY PHOTO

Head golf coach and partner win annual Britches and Bows tournament

Hunter King
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Justin Schulze has won yet another tournament at Hancock Park Golf Course. He and his golf partner Abbie Smith won last weekend’s Britches and Bows tournament by one shot over Clint and Kayla Frost. Schulze and Smith shot 61- 58-119 over the two days, and the Frosts shot 63-57-120 to finish second.
Kurt Hannabass participated in the first tennis camp in June. FILE PHOTO

Kurt Hannabass participated in the first tennis camp in June. FILE PHOTO

Second youth tennis camp of summer begins next week

Hunter King
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The second tennis camp of the summer is set to get underway next week. Students all the way from first grade to ninth grade will be able to work and learn the game of tennis at the high school courts from July 25-28. For those going into first through third grades, the cost is $24.

Badger football camp set for July 25-28

Hunter King
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Badgers will host a football camp at Lampasas High School for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders from Monday through Thursday. The camp will run from 8-10 a.m. each day. The cost per student is $40.
Mason Vega and Levi Lechner took home second in the cornhole upper bracket. COURTESY PHOTO

Mason Vega and Levi Lechner took home second in the cornhole upper bracket. COURTESY PHOTO

Washer pitching, cornhole events list top three finishers

Hunter King
Monday, July 18, 2022
The Spring Ho washer pitching and cornhole tournaments took place July 9. Event organizer Valeria Sanchez has provided the following results. WASHERS (30 TEAMS) 1. Juan Moran and Felix Camacho 2. Ernest Franco and Isaiah Franco 3.

Badger football camp set for next week

Hunter King
Monday, July 18, 2022
The Badgers will host a football camp at Lampasas High School for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders from July 25-28. The camp will run from 8-10 a.m. each day. The cost per student is $40.

Second tennis camp of summer begins next week

Hunter King
Monday, July 18, 2022
The second tennis camp of the summer is set to get underway next week. Students all the way from first grade to ninth grade will be able to work and learn the game of tennis at the high school courts from July 25-28. For those going into first through third grades, the cost is $24.
Jerryth Buckingham was the first male finisher in the 10K for the third straight year. CHARLES WILSON | COURTESY PHOTO

Jerryth Buckingham was the first male finisher in the 10K for the third straight year. CHARLES WILSON | COURTESY PHOTO

Runners of all ages compete in Spring Ho 10K, 5K and 1-mile race

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The annual Spring Ho Toughest 10K took place last Saturday, and approximately 400 runners registered for the event. The Hancock Park pavilion served as the starting point for the races. The top three finishers in the one-mile race were Madisyn Dishman from Lampasas with a time of 8:53.
Runners start their race from Hancock Park Pavilion on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners start their race from Hancock Park Pavilion on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners left Hancock Park Pavilion early Saturday morning

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Female 35-39: 1. Angela Cases, Temple 46:35.6 2. Monica Johnson, Copperas Cove 47:02.8 3. Desiree Kachel, Killeen 55:00.1 Male 35-39: 1. Justin Meadow, Blanket 50:45.4 2. James MacEyra, Lampasas 51:41 3. Jacob Stevens, Killeen 54:46.8 Female 40-44: 1. Kristen Tidwell, Round Rock 50:52.8 2.
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