Sports

Several Badger sports camps set to begin, along with SWAT

Hunter King
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Badger athletics program has several camps coming up in different sports over the next few weeks. To start out, a baseball and softball camp will be offered from May 23-25 for first- through ninthgraders at the high school fields. The camp will run each day from 9-10:30 a.m.
Presley Martin serves during the 2021 tennis camp led by Lampasas High School head coach Kenneth Peiser. FILE PHOTO

Presley Martin serves during the 2021 tennis camp led by Lampasas High School head coach Kenneth Peiser. FILE PHOTO

Tennis camp offered this summer

Hunter King
Monday, May 16, 2022
Two different youth tennis camps will be available this summer for young Badger tennis players. The first camp will be from June 20-23, and the second will run from July 25-28. Those interested can attend either one or both. Times will be from 8-9 a.m.
Kaeden Crawford signs his letter of intent to play basketball at the next level. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kaeden Crawford signs his letter of intent to play basketball at the next level. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kaeden Crawford signs to play college basketball at Eastern Oklahoma

Hunter King
Monday, May 16, 2022
A Lampasas High School senior will head to Oklahoma after graduation to continue his basketball career, playing at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Kaeden Crawford came to Lampasas the summer before his junior year, and the 6’7” senior has had an impact on Badger basketball ever since.
April Smith, left center, and Sam Zmolik, right center, pose with their families. CHRIS MILES | COURTESY PHOTO

April Smith, left center, and Sam Zmolik, right center, pose with their families. CHRIS MILES | COURTESY PHOTO

Seniors to extend their cheer and dance careers

Chris Miles
Monday, May 16, 2022
Two Lampasas High School seniors made commitments to their respective universities on Friday. Sam Zmolik committed to cheer for Abilene Christian University, while April Smith committed to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in dance.
The middle school Lady Badgers pose for a team photo during their 2022 season. COURTESY PHOTO

The middle school Lady Badgers pose for a team photo during their 2022 season. COURTESY PHOTO

Middle school soccer teams continue their season

Hunter King
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Lampasas Middle School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams played Monday night, and each of them came away with good results. The boys played Salado. The Badgers went down 1-0 about 16 minutes into the match, and the score stayed there until halftime.
Sierra Tower stands atop the podium at the regional track meet after winning the discus event. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Sierra Tower stands atop the podium at the regional track meet after winning the discus event. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Hornet thrower headed to state track meet

Hunter King
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Lometa Hornets and Lady Hornets competed recently at the regional track meet, and two different throwers found their way onto the podium. Copeland Brister placed third overall in the shotput, with a throw of 40’10”, and Sierra Tower threw the best discus in the whole region.
Katie Procter poses with her two horses, Putt and Tuscon. COURTESY PHOTO

Katie Procter poses with her two horses, Putt and Tuscon. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas native headed to high school rodeo finals

Hunter King
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Katie Procter, a Lampasas High School senior, will travel to Abilene next month to compete in the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals. The rodeo finals will run from June 5-11.

Physicals offered to athletes, marching band members

Hunter King
Thursday, May 12, 2022
This next week, physicals will be available to all students who need them for participation in UIL activities. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lampasas Middle School Bozarth-Fowler Gym and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location, students can get a physical.
Shaylee Wolfe will be competing at the state golf tournament next week in Kingsland. FILE PHOTO

Shaylee Wolfe will be competing at the state golf tournament next week in Kingsland. FILE PHOTO

Badger Backers

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Coming Up: Shaylee Wolfe will compete at the state golf tournament in Kingsland on Monday and Tuesday after finishing tied for second at the regional tournament last month. Coming Up: Youth camps for football, baseball, softball, boys’ basketball, and SWAT all take place within the next month.
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