Lampasas got its wish Monday morning.

After enduring the disadvantages of being the smallest school in their Class 4A district for the past several years, Lampasas dropped into Class 3A when the University Interscholastic League district realignment results were released Monday morning.

The Badgers are now in District 25-3A along with Burnet, Liberty Hill, Llano, Salado and Taylor.

“We think it is going to be outstanding for Lampasas High School,” Superintendent Randall Hoyer said. “I’m really happy for the students and the community because we are finally going to be competitive in district in all sports.

“However, just because we’re in 3A, it doesn’t mean it will be a walk in the park. We are still in a tough district.”

Lampasas turned in an enrollment of 987 students back in October. The cutoff for Class 3A was set at 989, making Lampasas a large 3A school, with 430 serving as the cutoff between 2A and 3A.

Lometa also was moved during the realignment, but not far.

Beginning next year, Lometa will reside in District 15-1A Division I with Evant, Prairie Lea and Rochelle. Lometa currently competes in District 16- 1A Division I.

For the complete story on district realignment, please see Friday’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record.