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Arianna Gonzalez is set to play golf at Mount St. Mary’s University. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Arianna Gonzalez is set to play golf at Mount St. Mary’s University. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Five student athletes sign to continue competing in college

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On Tuesday, several Badgers and Lady Badgers signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.Kaiden Fernandez will pursue wrestling at Schreiner University in Kerrville.Arianna Gonzalez has committed to play golf at Mount St.
Keaton Owen gets a hug from assistant coach Doug Messer after getting her award. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Keaton Owen gets a hug from assistant coach Doug Messer after getting her award. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams recognized at annual banquet

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This week, both the Badger and Lady Badger basketball teams were honored at the annual banquet that celebrated their successful seasons.Coaches for both sports came up and addressed the audience to talk about each of their athletes and the seasons they had.
Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This week and next week will mark the start of the final postseason events for team sports, as softball and baseball begin the bi-district playoff round.The softball team started its journey in the playoffs last night with game one against China Spring at home in Lampasas.
Name: Brayden McLoughlin Class: Sophomore Sport: Baseball and Football Favorite Teacher or Coach: Coach Berry Favorite Place in Lampasas: The gym One Person You Look Up To: Liam Doyle Main Goal This Season: Make a deep playoff run

Name: Brayden McLoughlin Class: Sophomore Sport: Baseball and Football Favorite Teacher or Coach: Coach Berry Favorite Place in Lampasas: The gym One Person You Look Up To: Liam Doyle Main Goal This Season: Make a deep playoff run

2026 BADGER SPORTS BACKERS

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Madelynn White is hugged by her sister Caroline White after the duo won the regional tournament last week. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

Madelynn White is hugged by her sister Caroline White after the duo won the regional tournament last week. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

Sisters heading to state tennis tournament after winning regionals

Hunter King
Monday, April 20, 2026
Two sisters from a tennis-playing family dominated the regional tennis tournament last week. The siblings lost just three games total over the course of three matches to win the tournament and punch their ticket to the state tournament.
Tripp Stinnett picked up two hits against the Eagles as he continues to swing a hot bat this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tripp Stinnett picked up two hits against the Eagles as he continues to swing a hot bat this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers lose extra-inning heartbreaker to Salado

Hunter King
Thursday, April 16, 2026
In what was a very impressive pitchers’ duel between Kade Landry for Lampasas and Brayden Naegele for Salado, the Eagles would score their first run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game 1-1 via a sacrifice fly.
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