Lady Badgers begin year two strong as Tippie sees growth

  • The Lampasas High School Lady Badger volleyball team goes through their warm-up routine before practice on Tuesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    The Lampasas High School Lady Badger volleyball team goes through their warm-up routine before practice on Tuesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Mayla Seymore prepares a serve during practice. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Mayla Seymore prepares a serve during practice. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Addison Phillips returns the ball to a teammate. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Addison Phillips returns the ball to a teammate. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

    After a promising first season in 2025, Lampasas High School head volleyball coach Ali Tippie is encouraged by what she’s seeing in the early days of year two.

    The Lady Badgers kicked off the new season with two-a-day practices on Aug. 1. Tippie is excited to see what she can build with a group of 40 players across the four grade levels.

    “We are really happy with those numbers,” the coach said. “We …