Sports

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Kids lined the creek in W.M. Brook Park last Wednesday morning for the annual Kiddie Fishing Derby.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Kids lined the creek in W.M. Brook Park last Wednesday morning for the annual Kiddie Fishing Derby.

Fishing derby draws big crowd in Brook Park

Kids of all ages and their parents lined the banks of the creek in W.M. Brook Park last Wednesday for the annual Kiddie Fishing Derby. Plenty of perch and catfish were caught during the two-hour Spring Ho festival event.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Trampus Isom tosses a bag during the cornhole tournament last Saturday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Trampus Isom tosses a bag during the cornhole tournament last Saturday.

Washer pitching, cornhole tournaments brought many teams

Gavin Garrett Soccer Field was the site of the Washer Pitching & Cornhole Tournament on Spring Ho Saturday.Cooler, overcast weather created a great environment for the tournament.Results follow.CORNHOLE UPPER BRACKET1. Joe Sharkey and Tis Formby 2. Trampus Isom and Preston Isom 3.
JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

High waters close golf course

The Hancock Park Golf Course bridge in front of the No. 12 teebox remained inundated by muddy waters on Monday, making the hole impassable for golfers. Further complicating matters, a large tree came to rest on the bridge. The cart trail bridge on No.
ON THE HUNT BY HUNTER KING

ON THE HUNT BY HUNTER KING

What is the best time of year in the sports world?

We are well into the dog days of summer in more ways than one. It’s getting hot, the days are long and, most importantly, there is not a thing to watch most of the time in the world of sports.Really, since the conclusion of the College World Series in Omaha, sports activities have dried up.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Golf camp hosted last week

Prospective Lampasas golfers were out at Hancock Park Golf Course last week for the annual golf camp. They worked on all the basics of the game on Wednesday and Thursday.
FILE PHOTO KJ Reed is back as the starting running back for his senior campaign with Lampasas.

FILE PHOTO KJ Reed is back as the starting running back for his senior campaign with Lampasas.

Texas football magazine predicts Badgers’ season

The annual Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine has been published, and previews for more than 1,500 high school football programs were included.
The baseball team hoists their gold glove from the playoff win over Gatesville. FILE PHOTO

The baseball team hoists their gold glove from the playoff win over Gatesville. FILE PHOTO

Sports moments: What stands out from last season

This recently concluded season of Lampasas Badger sports was full of unique, exciting and sometimes even strange moments and high-level accomplishments.
COURTESY PHOTO Allison runs the three-plus mile course for a sprint event.

COURTESY PHOTO Allison runs the three-plus mile course for a sprint event.

LHS senior to compete nationally in triathlon

Across-country runner at Lampasas High School has been competing in a different sport most of his life, and soon he will get to test his ability at a national competition.Gabriel Allison, an incoming senior at LHS, has been swimming, running and biking in triathlons since he was much younger.
Shawn Roberts hauls in a touchdown during 7-on-7 against Jarrell. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Shawn Roberts hauls in a touchdown during 7-on-7 against Jarrell. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Several sports conclude summer competition

Last week marked the final time some athletes would face off with other high schools in competition for the summer before action commences in fall and winter.