Sports

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Haegan Oncken had his best receiving performance of the season in the final non-district game.

Badgers close out non-district schedule with win over Lorena

Hunter King

Monday, October 7, 2024

The final non-district game of the season took place last Thursday, when the Badgers rebounded from their first loss and recorded a 24-13 win over the Lorena Leopards.The Badgers led 17-13 as the fourth quarter wound down.

Cross country team finishes final meet before district

Hunter King

Monday, October 7, 2024

The Lampasas High School cross country teams competed in the Profit Challenge Invitational in Belton last week in their final meet before the district race today.The varsity boys’ team placed third overall with three individuals medaling.

Elijah Copeland has played at the top of the boys’ team this season as a sophomore. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tennis team finishes second in district with win over Gatesville

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Lampasas tennis team ended the district season with a win Tuesday night, and the Badgers finished in second with only a close loss to Stephenville standing between them and a firstplace finish.

Freshman, junior varsity football teams lose close games on Wednesday

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Both the freshman and junior varsity teams lost to Lorena on Wednesday evening.The Badger JV played solid defense but struggled on offense without their usual quarterback, as Tripp Stinnett suited up with the varsity this week to serve as the backup. Lampasas lost 7-0 to the Lorena Leopards.

Golf teams play in first tournament of fall season

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Badger boys’ and girls’ golf teams competed last Friday and Saturday in the Fall Dinosaur Classic at Squaw Valley in Glen Rose.The Lady Badgers finished in second place with a team total of 341-355-696.Arianna Gonzalez placed third individually with rounds of 82-84-166.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Brailey Wilson sets the ball for a teammate.

Lady Badgers lose to Marble Falls and Salado over last week

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Lady Badger volleyball team has finished the first half of district play with matches against Marble Falls and Salado.Last Friday, the girls took on the Lady Mustangs and came up short, losing 20-25, 18-25, 18-25.

Cross country teams race at site of district meet

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The varsity and junior varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed last week in Marble Falls at the Leo Manzano Invitational.The varsity boys ran in an extremely competitive 5A/6A division and came in eighth overall. Brayden Phillips was the best individual finisher for Lampasas.

Junior high volleyball team sees success at tournament

Hunter King

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Lady Badger middle school volleyball team traveled to Brownwood to participate in an A-Team Tournament this past weekend.The seventh-grade team picked up a win over Hamilton, and lost a couple of matches to Brownwood and Wall.