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Thursday, December 2, 2021

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Austin Wilson lofts a pass to Johnki Gardner off a pick-and-roll, and Gardner went to the basket to finish last Monday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers show their strength in win over Austin Achieve

Hunter King

Monday, November 29, 2021

Lampasas claimed a dominant victory with a 90-32 win in its second basketball game in as many days. The Badgers played Austin Achieve last Tuesday after taking a 20-point win the previous day over Austin Language Arts and Science Academy.

Lady Badgers move to 8-3, win big over Taylor

Hunter King

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Lady Badgers picked up a program sweep over the Taylor Lady Ducks on the road in action last Tuesday. The varsity team won 56- 33, the junior varsity won 39-32, and the freshman team won 34-16. The varsity Lady Badgers took control of the game early and never looked back.

Austin Wilson squares up to play defense during the Badgers’ full-court press against Austin LASA on Monday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers take third straight with 20-point win at home

Hunter King

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The Badgers came away with a dominant win on the scoreboard over Austin Language Arts and Science Academy on Monday afternoon. The final score was 74-54. However, the team and Lampasas head coach Aaron Nuckles know they could have played even better and won by a larger margin.

Jamie Ball follows through on a free-throw attempt. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers dominate Elgin once again

Hunter King

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The Lady Badgers were in control from start to finish against the Elgin Lady Wildcats on Monday afternoon. They jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead from the opening tip and never looked back.

D.J. Smart attempts to break the tackle attempt of a Water Valley defender during the final game of the season. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

LOMETA HORNETS

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Congratulations! The Lometa Hornets had one of their best football seasons in over a decade by reaching the second round of the playoffs and finishing the season with an overall record of 8-3.

Nate Borchardt

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Nate Borchardt rises up over an Austin LASA defender to shoot a three-point shot in the Badgers’ 20-point win on Monday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Addison Borchardt

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Addison Borchardt dribbles out the final seconds of the Lady Badgers’ 15-point win over Elgin on Monday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Basketball teams pick up pre-Thanksgiving wins

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Dax Brookreson goes for a layup during the Badgers’ 74-54 win over Austin LASA on Monday. The Lady Badgers also won Monday, over Elgin 58-43. See page 6 for details. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Addison Borchardt dribbles up the court against the Killeen Lady Roos last Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Girls’ basketball sees success in Austin tournament

Hunter King

Monday, November 22, 2021

The Lady Badgers are 6-3 on the season after a strong showing in Austin over the weekend, finishing 5-1 at the Crockett basketball tournament and coming away with a second-place finish.

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