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Dax Brookreson rises up over a Jarrell defender to make a three-point shot in Tuesday’s game. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jarrell Cougars take win over Badgers in close contest

Hunter King

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Badgers came up short in a comeback effort against the Jarrell Cougars in their game Tuesday night at home. Lampasas came out slowly and ended up in a 10-point hole at halftime.

Badger wrestling continuing to compete

Hunter King

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Badger wrestling team recently competed against Copperas Cove and Ellison, and in a tournament in Georgetown. Against Copperas Cove and Ellison, the standouts were Rylan Myers at 1-1, Daemian Rivas at 1-0, Jacob Miller at 1-1 and Hank Kielpinksi at 1-1.

Dyllen Workmon goes up for a layup during the home tournament last week. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets and Lady Hornets perform well at home basketball tournament

Hunter King

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Lometa Hornets and Lady Hornets both saw success in their home basketball tournament last weekend. The boys’ team finished third, while the girls’ team was fourth after losing in the third-place game.

Luke Shivers releases a three-point shot in the Badgers’ game against Bastrop. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers go 2-3 in Salado tournament

Hunter King

Monday, December 6, 2021

The Badgers went into the Salado basketball tournament over the weekend on the heels of a tough, two-point loss last week to Jarrell. The close losses continued in tournament play. Lampasas finished 2-3 in the five games the team played.

Morgan Lovejoy goes up for the opening tip during a game in the Edgewood tournament over the weekend. Also pictured is Cobie Chandler. COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Badgers dominate San Antonio tournament

Hunter King

Monday, December 6, 2021

The Lady Badgers went 5-0 in the San Antonio Edgewood tournament and won the championship. Not only did they win every game, but the girls won by double digits in each of their five matchups. So, why were the Lady Badgers so dominant in this tournament?

Nate Borchardt goes up over a Jarrell defender for a shot on his way to a 32-point night against the Cougars. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Late turnovers cost Badgers in loss to Jarrell

Hunter King

Thursday, December 2, 2021

With under a minute to go in the game, the Badgers were leading the Jarrell Cougars 62-57, and were on their way to closing out their fifth win of the season. The Cougars, however, went into a full-court pressure to force turnovers out of the Badgers, and the plan worked.

Lady Badgers come up short against Copperas Cove on Tuesday

News Staff

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Lady Badgers have fallen to 8-4 on the year after losing to the Copperas Cove Lady Bulldawgs on Tuesday at home. The final score was 57-48 – a nine-point loss against a talented 6A team. The leading scorer for the Lady Badgers was Payton Tatum with 14 points in the contest.

Lometa hosts basketball tournament this weekend

Hunter King

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Lometa Hornets will host a basketball tournament this weekend, as the season is well underway across Texas. Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are playing in this tournament that started Thursday and will continue action through Saturday.

Badgers’ wrestling team bigger than ever

Hunter King

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Lampasas wrestling team is young this season, but more wrestlers than ever are participating, according to head coach Donovan Kleckner. “We have a young team this season, but we have the largest turnout the wrestling program has ever had in Lampasas,” Kleckner said.

LOMETA HORNETS

News Staff

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Coming Up: The Lometa Hornets and Lady Hornets are playing in their home basketball tournament this weekend with games today and Saturday.

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