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Lampasas tennis match cut short by bad weather

Tayler Sheard hits a backhand shot against Copperas Cove.The first home tennis match of the season was going well for the Badgers before it was cut short by rainy weather that blew through town Tuesday afternoon.
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Pads pop for the first time

Luke Lambert runs to the outside around some blocks during the annual blue and white scrimmage at the high school last Saturday morning. The Badgers will scrimmage Gatesville at home on Friday night.
The tennis team poses for a photo after one of their matches last week. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

The tennis team poses for a photo after one of their matches last week. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

Tennis team competes in first matches of the season

Last week, the Lampasas tennis team hit the road for two different matches, playing against Leander Glenn on Thursday and Marble Falls on Friday.In the match against Leander Glenn, the Badgers lost 12-7 to a tough team.
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Football holds annual blue and white scrimmage

Last Saturday was the first time the Lampasas football team put on the pads and tackled since beginning practice this season. The Badgers had three groups of offenses and defenses, and they would rotate in and out through multiple possessions.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Bryson Roberts releases a pass during the first day of practice on Monday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Bryson Roberts releases a pass during the first day of practice on Monday.

Practice officially underway for Badger football

Lampasas football is underway for the 2025 season, as the players hit the practice field for the first time on Monday. They have begun preparation for their Week One matchup with Fredericksburg.
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Volleyball practice officially underway

Ysa Swain goes up for a block during a defense drill at the second day of volleyball practice on Monday morning. Swain is one of the returning varsity players for new head coach Ali Tippie. The first game of the season is scheduled for Aug. 12 at Manor New Tech.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Tippie talks to her players about a drill during her second official practice in charge.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Tippie talks to her players about a drill during her second official practice in charge.

Fresh face looking to build Lady Badger volleyball program

One of several changes within the Lampasas athletic department for this coming season is a new head volleyball coach who comes here from Burnet.Coach Ali Tippie is bringing a lot of energy and excitement to the volleyball program.