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Jerryth Buckingham was the first male finisher in the 10K for the third straight year. CHARLES WILSON | COURTESY PHOTO

Jerryth Buckingham was the first male finisher in the 10K for the third straight year. CHARLES WILSON | COURTESY PHOTO

Runners of all ages compete in Spring Ho 10K, 5K and 1-mile race

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The annual Spring Ho Toughest 10K took place last Saturday, and approximately 400 runners registered for the event. The Hancock Park pavilion served as the starting point for the races.
Runners start their race from Hancock Park Pavilion on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners start their race from Hancock Park Pavilion on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners left Hancock Park Pavilion early Saturday morning

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Female 35-39: 1. Angela Cases, Temple 46:35.6 2. Monica Johnson, Copperas Cove 47:02.8 3. Desiree Kachel, Killeen 55:00.1 Male 35-39: 1. Justin Meadow, Blanket 50:45.4 2. James MacEyra, Lampasas 51:41 3. Jacob Stevens, Killeen 54:46.8 Female 40-44: 1. Kristen Tidwell, Round Rock 50:52.8 2.
Myra Meyer along with Jensyn Meyer holding a baby chick. The Children’s Barnyard was a Spring Ho activity hosted by Lampasas County Farm Bureau. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Myra Meyer along with Jensyn Meyer holding a baby chick. The Children’s Barnyard was a Spring Ho activity hosted by Lampasas County Farm Bureau. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Kids of different ages participate in activities for Spring Ho

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Scorching afternoon temperatures may have kept some away from the Kids’ Day Activities on July 8, but those who spent the afternoon at Gavin Garrett Soccer Field had numerous competitions to enter. The Lampasas Boys & Girls Club hosted the activities for youth ages 3-10. Results follow.
Alycia Cantu races to the first base bag during the bi-district round of the playoffs in her senior year. FILE PHOTO

Alycia Cantu races to the first base bag during the bi-district round of the playoffs in her senior year. FILE PHOTO

Former Lady Badger softball player named to all-state team

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Alycia Cantu was a standout for the Lady Badgers during her time on the softball field, and following her senior year she was named an honorablemention selection on the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A all-state team.

Spring Ho Kayakers paddle their way to victory

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The kayak races at Spring Ho are a fun and competitive tradition for the Saturday afternoon of the annual weeklong festival. The results from this year’s races follows. The grand champions were Jerry O’Hair and Cameron Johnson.
Peyton Spore, left, and Nick Haas pose with their second-and third-place medals from the San Saba tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Peyton Spore, left, and Nick Haas pose with their second-and third-place medals from the San Saba tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Two Lampasas golfers place in summer tournament

Hunter King
Monday, July 11, 2022
Peyton Spore and Nick Haas, both incoming juniors at Lampasas High School, played in a recent event at the San Saba River Golf Course. Both placed in the top three. Spore came in second, shooting 76, and Haas finished third with a 80.
Toughest 10K runners compete

Toughest 10K runners compete

Toughest 10K runners compete

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
Over 100 runners take off from the starting line at the Toughest 10K on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD .

Cove House Classic scheduled to ride next month

Hunter King
Monday, July 11, 2022
The Cove House Classic Bike Tour is set for Aug. 13 at 7 a.m., starting from First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, 300 West Avenue B. The bike tour originated in 2002 and remains one of the largest annual fundraisers for the Cove House Homeless Shelter & Free Clinic, a non-profit ministry founded...
Bobby Chaney is all smiles with his catch from the fishing derby. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Bobby Chaney is all smiles with his catch from the fishing derby. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Reelin’ it in: Fishing derby draws hundreds

Monique Brand
Thursday, July 7, 2022
On a humid and sunny Wednesday morning, mother-daughter duo Shante and Evalynn Seward were quite active along the creek at W.M. Brook Park. While Mom was patient holding the fishing pole, her 8-year-old was calf deep in the water, with cup in hand, grabbing the fish.
The Sluggers pose for a photo after winning district, and they will be on to the state tournament next week. COURTESY PHOTO

The Sluggers pose for a photo after winning district, and they will be on to the state tournament next week. COURTESY PHOTO

Youth baseball team wins district, heading to state tournament

Hunter King
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The 14U baseball team the Sluggers won their district championship and now will be playing in the state tournament this month. The state competition is set to start next Monday, and the Sluggers – which consists of mostly incoming freshman to Lampasas High School – will look to bring home the win.
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