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Kenneth Peiser shows young campers some serving tips at camp on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kenneth Peiser shows young campers some serving tips at camp on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Young Badgers work on the basics of tennis at summer camp

Head tennis coach Kenneth Peiser hosted his annual tennis camp last week, and students were able to work on their forehand, backhand, serves and other skills. Although conditions were a bit humid on Friday, temperatures stayed mostly in the 80s, making for an enjoyable time on the court.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Ayson Nuckles shoots at basketball camp.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Ayson Nuckles shoots at basketball camp.

Youth participate in summer basketball camp

The Lampasas basketball coaching staff and many of its players hosted more than 50 first- through sixth-grade students at basketball camp last week. The kids worked through shooting, dribbling and passing drills, and practiced their skills.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Peyton Spore makes a birdie putt during his second round of the state tournament.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Peyton Spore makes a birdie putt during his second round of the state tournament.

Badgers finish ninth in state golf tournament

The Badger golf team spent Monday and Tuesday competing at the Conference 4A State Golf Tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland. Over the two days, the team shot 317-323-640 to finish in ninth place. Lampasas finished higher than Marble Falls, Celina and Texarkana Pleasant Grove.
FILE PHOTO Peyton Sisson will lead the Badgers into their upcoming summer league competition.

FILE PHOTO Peyton Sisson will lead the Badgers into their upcoming summer league competition.

Basketball to play summer games in two different locations

After the conclusion of the three-week spring basketball league in which Lampasas hosted games at its gym, the Badgers are set to begin their summer league work. They will be playing in two different leagues. On Mondays in June, the group will travel to Hamilton for a couple of games each night.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteer riders take off on their 50- or 25-mile rides from Lometa.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteer riders take off on their 50- or 25-mile rides from Lometa.

More than 200 riders gather in Lometa for ATLAS 4000

The 20th year of the ATLAS 4000 cycling tour took off from Stoneledge Winery in Lometa on Saturday morning. The group from The University of Texas is riding across the country to Alaska, with periodic stops to provide education and funding for cancer research.