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Landon Richardson pokes a goal home during the Badgers’ playoff matchup last year. FILE PHOTO

Landon Richardson pokes a goal home during the Badgers’ playoff matchup last year. FILE PHOTO

Badgers look to build on last year’s success with new head coach

Hunter King
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The Badger soccer team saw success last year, finishing with a 10-3 record in district play. They finished in second place behind Salado, before falling in the first round of the playoffs in a very close contest against Robinson.
Bella Lindsey dribbles down the field during a match in her freshman season. FILE PHOTO

Bella Lindsey dribbles down the field during a match in her freshman season. FILE PHOTO

New girls’ soccer coach wants team to play hard and have fun

Hunter King
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The Lady Badger soccer team has a new coach in charge, and they are looking to turn the page from a difficult 2021 to a more fun, successful season in 2022. “My love for this sport is immense, and sharing that with these girls is the best part of my job,” head coach Emma Sharp said.
Head coach Mark Myers speaks to his team in the huddle while they are up late in a tournament game, and a few girls strike a pose for the camera. COURTESY PHOTO

Head coach Mark Myers speaks to his team in the huddle while they are up late in a tournament game, and a few girls strike a pose for the camera. COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Badgers finish second in Wimberley tournament

Hunter King
Monday, January 3, 2022
The Lady Badgers went undefeated in the recent Wimberley tournament until they lost in the championship game 48-38 to Mason and finished second in the tournament. Along the way, Lampasas beat St. Michael’s 62-40, Gonzales 67-29, San Marcos 57-45 and Concordia Lutheran 55-39.

Badgers see success in recent wrestling competition

Hunter King
Monday, January 3, 2022
The Lampasas wrestling teams competed with Shoemaker in a dual meet over the recent holiday break. The Lady Badgers won their meet and almost swept Shoemaker, taking five of the six matches. Charlie Freese won by pin in the first. Bri Miller won by forfeit.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
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Nate Borchardt goes to the rim for a layup against Whitney in the same game he scored his 1,500th career point for the Badgers. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Nate Borchardt goes to the rim for a layup against Whitney in the same game he scored his 1,500th career point for the Badgers. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers give up a run late, lose to Waco Connally

Hunter King
Monday, December 27, 2021
Lampasas had won six games in a row heading into Waco on Tuesday to play the Connally Cadets – a team ranked near the top 10 in Conference 4A basketball. The Badgers played the Cadets close through three quarters, before Connally made a run in the fourth to take the final score to 68-48.
Conner Keele leads the Badgers onto the field in their final regular-season game of 2021 against Fredericksburg. FILE PHOTO

Conner Keele leads the Badgers onto the field in their final regular-season game of 2021 against Fredericksburg. FILE PHOTO

Badgers have district MVP and 15 players on All-District teams

Hunter King
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Case Brister was a starter at the varsity football level for the Badgers since his freshman year, and he has completed his senior season by picking up his third consecutive District Most Valuable Player award.

Middle school basketball teams sweep Jarrell

Hunter King
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The boys’ and girls’ middle school basketball teams hosted the Jarrell Cougars on Dec. 13 in their final games before the Christmas break. Lampasas Middle School came away with all eight wins, and the teams were dominant in victory.
Tim Juarez goes up over a San Angelo Lakeview defender during the Hornets’ loss last week. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Tim Juarez goes up over a San Angelo Lakeview defender during the Hornets’ loss last week. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets lose two close contests in recent basketball action

Hunter King
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Lometa Hornets lost their last two games, both by slim margins that came down to the end. First, they played San Saba on Dec. 14 and lost 59-47, after making a run and outscoring San Saba 18-8 in the third quarter.
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