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Preston Isom fights through two Wimberley tacklers on his way to the end zone last Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Preston Isom fights through two Wimberley tacklers on his way to the end zone last Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers suffer first loss to state-ranked Wimberley

Hunter King
Monday, September 25, 2023
Lampasas came up short in a tough battle with the No. 5-ranked Wimberley Texans last Friday night. The 41-20 loss was the Badgers’ first of the season, and it came in their final non-district game. In simple terms, the game came down to missed opportunities by the Badger offense.
Reed Jerome ran for over 100 yards in each of the last two weeks. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Reed Jerome ran for over 100 yards in each of the last two weeks. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Two 4-0 teams to meet in battle of the unbeatens

Hunter King
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The No. 5-ranked Conference 4A Division I team in the state will play host to the Lampasas Badgers tonight, as the Wimberley Texans look to maintain their perfect record on the journey to reach another state championship game. Wimberley and Lampasas both sit at 4-0 on the season.
The Lampasas boys’ cross country team takes of from the start line at the Badger home meet on Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas boys’ cross country team takes of from the start line at the Badger home meet on Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Boys’ cross country team comes home with silver medal

Hunter King
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lampasas cross country teams traveled to Salado last week, and the boys’ team came home with its second runner-up finish of the season, competing against schools ranging from 1A to 4A divisions. Kent Ashley and Brayden Phillips both medaled with their top 15 finishes.

Lampasas middle school football teams compete with Lago Vista

Hunter King
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lampasas Middle School football teams hosted Lago Vista on Tuesday, and the seventh-grade “A” team came out victorious, 20-6. Day Silva started the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown catch thrown by Ross Kothmann. The Badger defense gave up a touchdown early but played lights out after that.
Lukas Smailus-Cruz rumbles through two Rochelle defenders. Smailus-Cruz had 357 yards and five touchdowns in Friday’s contest. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lukas Smailus-Cruz rumbles through two Rochelle defenders. Smailus-Cruz had 357 yards and five touchdowns in Friday’s contest. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets fall in high-scoring affair with Rochelle

Mason Hines
Monday, September 18, 2023
Lometa dropped its second contest in a row on Friday, losing to the Rochelle Hornets by a score of 70-59. Turnovers and poor execution on special teams doomed Lometa, as the Hornets missed six extra points. Rochelle returned multiple kickoffs for touchdowns in the game as well.
KENNETH PEISER | COURTESY PHOTO The tennis team poses for a photo before heading to Stephenville for their match.

KENNETH PEISER | COURTESY PHOTO The tennis team poses for a photo before heading to Stephenville for their match.

Lampasas tennis comes up short in district match at Stephenville

Hunter King
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Lampasas tennis team traveled to its first district match, playing in Stephenville last week under cloudy, humid conditions. “We started out in pretty good shape, taking four of the seven doubles matches,” Lampasas head coach Kenneth Peiser said.
Jett Walker has rushed for well over 100 yards in each of the Badgers’ first four games. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jett Walker has rushed for well over 100 yards in each of the Badgers’ first four games. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers run from Pflugerville after tough road win

Hunter King
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Badgers had to get past nearly every obstacle possible to continue their undefeated season in 2023. Lampasas went on the road Thursday night to Pflugerville Connally to play the Badgers’ first away game, then they had to endure a weather delay that lasted around an hour and a half.
COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER The tennis team is ready to compete in district competition. They started in Stephenville on Thursday.

COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER The tennis team is ready to compete in district competition. They started in Stephenville on Thursday.

Tennis plays final matches before district action starts

Hunter King
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Lampasas tennis team played host to Belton and Leander last week, and they split the two matches, beating Belton and losing to Leander. Against Belton, the Badgers won six of the seven doubles matches.
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