Sports

Lometa loses hard-fought battle to Saint Jo

Mason Hines
Monday, September 29, 2025
Lometa fell to 3-2 on Friday night with a loss against the Saint Jo Panthers by a score of 68-55.Lometa’s offense had an excellent showing in the contest, but the Hornets were unable to get off the field on the defensive side of the ball.
Badgers hosting Waco University for Homecoming

Badgers hosting Waco University for Homecoming

Badgers hosting Waco University for Homecoming

Hunter King
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The 4-0 Lampasas Badgers are set to play host to the 2-2 Waco University Trojans tonight for the Homecoming game at Badger Field.Lampasas is coming off a 31-24 win over Wimberley last Friday, while University suffered a 47-28 loss to 6A Shoemaker last week.
JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Excitement builds for big game Friday night

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Lampasas Badgers varsity football players were among the many participants in Wednesday’s Homecoming parade through the downtown area. The Badger Band, Flames drill team, cheerleaders, various other school and community groups also joined the procession.
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Volleyball loses last two matches, looking to bounce back

Hunter King
Thursday, September 25, 2025
In their last two matches – which came against Gateway last Friday at home and then against Marble Falls on the road on Tuesday -- the Lady Badger volleyball team suffered 3-0 losses. They are one match away from finishing the first half of district play and flipping the schedule over.
Name: Easton Hamilton Class: Junior Sport: Football, Tennis and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: Whataburger One Person You Look up To: N/A Main Goal This Season: Be better than last year

Name: Easton Hamilton Class: Junior Sport: Football, Tennis and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: Whataburger One Person You Look up To: N/A Main Goal This Season: Be better than last year

Lometa Hornest HOME OF THE MEAN STING!

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER Brock Messinger, front, and Jacob Pronovost await a serve during the match against Brownwood.

COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER Brock Messinger, front, and Jacob Pronovost await a serve during the match against Brownwood.

Tennis team moves to 2-0 in district with win over Brownwood

Hunter King
Monday, September 22, 2025
The Lampasas tennis team picked up a big win over Brownwood last Thursday to move to 2-0 so far in district play.The final score of the match ended up at 16-3.The Badgers jumped out to a 6-1 lead after doubles competition. Elijah Copeland/Jack Allison won in three sets.
COURTESY PHOTO | KIM BURNSIDE From left, Makenzie Shaughnessy, Kenzie Stone, Leah Phillips, Adyson Martin, Monica Munoz and Brylie Centunzi-Sanchez pose with their medals and plaque from the Lake Belton Invitational.

COURTESY PHOTO | KIM BURNSIDE From left, Makenzie Shaughnessy, Kenzie Stone, Leah Phillips, Adyson Martin, Monica Munoz and Brylie Centunzi-Sanchez pose with their medals and plaque from the Lake Belton Invitational.

Cross country runners bring home numerous medals

Hunter King
Monday, September 22, 2025
Last week, the Lampasas cross country teams traveled to Temple to run in the Lake Belton Bronco Invitational. They left that meet with all the varsity boys and girls earning a medal.“These kids showed up and worked hard at the beautiful course they had,” head coach Kim Burnside said.
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