MAJOR CHALLENGE
Badgers to face 25-4A favorite Cougars in second game of tough opening stretch
By JEREMY HEATH Staff Writer
      The Lampasas High School boys' basketball team will play the second of three District 25-4A games that comprise a buzzsaw of an opening act when they travel to Pflugerville tonight to take on Connally. The Badgers (9-5 overall, 0-1 in district) opened 25-4A play on the road last Friday with a 60-...
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Lady Badgers shoot at No. 15 Connally
By JEREMY HEATH Staff Writer
      It might fall into the category of hyperbole to pronounce the fourth contest of the District 25-4A girls' basketball loop a pivotal game. Then again, it might not. When the Lady Badgers travel to Pflugerville tonight to take on Connally, the result could greatly affect their bid for a playoff sp...
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Lady Badgers stuck in one tough district
Jeremy Heath
      Is Christmas really just four days away? I can remember when December moved slower than road construction. Now it's gone quicker than a hiccup. I must be getting old. Oh well. Merry Christmas. Here's a little of this and a little of that from the mind of this old-man sports reporter.
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SPORTS SHORTS
      SPORTS BANQUET The Lampasas High School football and volleyball teams have scheduled their athletic banquet for Jan. 8, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the LISD athletic office or at Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy.
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Lake Travis freshmen top Badgers
Sub-Varsity Basketball
      The Lake Travis freshman boys' basketball team exploded out of the blocks and held on for a 55-24 win against Lampasas (4-9) last Friday at Lake Travis. The Cavaliers jumped out to a 22-4 first-quarter lead and expanded that to a 39-12 lead at the half.
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Gun Talk
A couple of musts for hunters
Harold Harton
      Of all the many items a hunter needs to complete his priority list, one would find the hunting knife and sharpener to be high on that list. Boots and warm clothing also are important, as most hunters would be home by the fireplace without them.
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Protect against diseases when hunting, hiking
      Thousands of Texans hunt, hike and enjoy other outdoor activities this time of year. "But billions of critters that carry disease-causing germs will be out there as well," said Guy Moore, a wildlife biologist with the Texas Department of Health Services. "Outdoor activities bring a greater risk o...
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