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 Caroline White and the tennis team wrapped up their season last week with a loss in the area round of the playoffs.

Caroline White and the tennis team wrapped up their season last week with a loss in the area round of the playoffs.

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Lometa cross country runners qualify for regional meet

Nine different Lometa cross country runners will head to Corpus Christi later this month for the regional meet after qualifying during the district contest.The Hornet boys qualified as a group after finishing in the top three during the district race.
Shawn Roberts evades the Brownwood defender for the first touchdown of the game. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Shawn Roberts evades the Brownwood defender for the first touchdown of the game. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers lose heartbreaker to Brownwood to open district

The district opener between Lampasas and Brownwood last Friday was an absolute shootout, and both teams held leads at several points throughout the contest.
Bryson Roberts’ legs could be an important weapon this week against Brownwood. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Bryson Roberts’ legs could be an important weapon this week against Brownwood. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

District play begins with road game at Brownwood

The argument could be made that the Lampasas High School football season doesn’t really start until this week, as the team prepares to open district play on the road against the Brownwood Lions tonight.The 6-0 Badgers and the 3-3 Lions will battle at Gordon Wood Stadium.
Sam Lopez hits a forehand shot during a match earlier this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Sam Lopez hits a forehand shot during a match earlier this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tennis team dominates bi-district playoff round against Decatur

The Lampasas tennis team traveled to Glen Rose on Tuesday for a first-round playoff matchup with Decatur.The Badgers took care of business as they dominated 10-0 to win the bidistrict round and advance to area.
Lady Badgers lose their last two volleyball matches

Lady Badgers lose their last two volleyball matches

Lady Badgers lose their last two volleyball matches

Over the past week, the Lady Badger volleyball team played matches against Taylor and Jarrell, and they came up short in both, losing 3-1.In the most recent match against Jarrell on the road, Lampasas lost by scores of 25-21, 14-25, 14-25, 11-25.
Leah Phillips shows emotion as she approaches the finish line at the district meet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Leah Phillips shows emotion as she approaches the finish line at the district meet. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Boys’ cross country qualifies for regionals; one Lady Badger also advances

The Badger cross country teams competed at the district meet held Tuesday morning at the 580 Sports Park in Lampasas.The boys’ team finished third to qualify for regionals as a group, and Leah Phillips placed sixth in the varsity girls’ race which qualified her for the regional meet.