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Lake Belton earns soccer road win over Badgers

Hunter King

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Badgers traveled to Lake Belton to try and redeem a 1-0 defeat they suffered at home earlier this season. The game did not go the Badgers’ way, and they lost 7-0. “The kids are willing to learn as we go, and they just want to play,” head coach Samuel Burnside said.

Softball team loses to Liberty Hill on the road

Hunter King

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Lady Badgers gave up an early lead to Liberty Hill on Tuesday and could not make up the ground. They were on the losing end of the 12-2 score. Caitlyn Sanguinet led things off in the circle for Lampasas. The righthander surrendered 12 runs on five hits over four innings, striking out three.

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Badgers battle in the playoffs

News Staff

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Austin Wilson drives past Iowa Park defenders to the basket in the Badgers’ first-round playoff win on Monday. Read more about the game on page 10.

Tyler Ecker puts a foot into a challenge against Salado on Friday night. Head coach Samuel Burnside looks on. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Boys’ soccer comes up short against Salado

Hunter King

Monday, February 21, 2022

The Badgers hosted the 12-3 Salado Eagles on Friday, and they lost 7-0. “The scoreboard may not show it, but I do think that this was one of our best games of the year, teamworkwise,” Lampasas head coach Samuel Burnside said.

Stateranked Salado takes game from Lady Badgers

Hunter King

Monday, February 21, 2022

The Lady Badgers traveled to Salado to start the second half of district play against a very good Lady Eagles team. The game ended in a 4-1 loss for Lampasas, which was an improvement over the 6-0 loss from the first half of district.

Tennis competes at Copperas Cove tournament

Hunter King

Monday, February 21, 2022

The Lampasas tennis teams traveled to Copperas Cove on Friday for a tournament with 11 other schools. Abby Valdez/Kailr Clements won their first tournament of the year, defeating some good teams along the way.

Alycia Cantu loads up to hit a pitch during a previous scrimmage for the Lady Badgers. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers win handful of games at Killeen tournament

Hunter King

Monday, February 21, 2022

The Lady Badgers started their run at the Killeen softball tournament over the weekend with two huge wins, beating both Waco Connally and Florence 20-3 last Thursday. In their final game on Thursday, they lost to Killeen Ellison 12-5.

Nate Borchardt cuts down the net at the Badger Den after Lampasas won the district championship. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers take district title with win over Brownwood

Hunter King

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Badgers finished off their regular season in the best way possible Tuesday night. They beat the Brownwood Lions 86-80 at the Badger Den in a game that decided the district championship.

Hailey Palmer dribbles down the left wing during the Lady Badgers’ win over Florence. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Girls’ soccer dominates Florence to end first half of district play

Hunter King

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Lady Badgers hosted the Florence Buffaloes on Tuesday night, and they came away with a dominant 9-0 win. Bella Lindsey scored four goals in the game and recorded an assist, while Nyla Long scored twice. Cobie Chandler also scored twice and had an assist.

Hornets finish regular season as district champs

Hunter King

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Lometa Hornets completed their basketball regular season Tuesday night with a dominant win over Brookesmith. The Hornets finish as district champions and will take the No. 1 seed going into the playoffs. The final score in the game was 74-46.

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