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Lampasas junior varsity dominates LBJ to continue winning ways

The junior varsity football team was in action last week against the LBJ Jaguars, and Lampasas had hopes of moving to 3-0 in district play. The Badgers were dominant in the victory and beat the Jaguars 41-6 to stay undefeated. The defense played well, stopping the Jaguars for most of the night.
Alonso Caso hurdles over an Evant defender during the Hornets’ dominant win last week. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Alonso Caso hurdles over an Evant defender during the Hornets’ dominant win last week. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

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After catching a short pass in last Friday’s game, Nate Borchardt attempts to make an LBJ defender miss.
Ethan Moreno runs away from an LBJ defender during last Friday’s district game in Austin. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Ethan Moreno runs away from an LBJ defender during last Friday’s district game in Austin. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers struggle in first district loss of the year

The Badgers came flying out of the gates and scored on the first offensive snap of the game Friday night, but they couldn’t keep up with the LBJ Jaguars over four quarters. Lampasas suffered its first district loss of the year, as LBJ won 88-42.
Alonso Caso runs in the open field as Elijah Gonzales looks to block for him during the Hornets’ win last Friday. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Alonso Caso runs in the open field as Elijah Gonzales looks to block for him during the Hornets’ win last Friday. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets take down Evant Elks, clinch playoff berth

The Lometa Hornets were dominant again in their second district game of the year. With a 51-6 win over the Evant Elks, the Hornets will be heading back to the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Luke Smith, left, and Aden Rascoe take the field out of the tunnel before the game against Burnet last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Luke Smith, left, and Aden Rascoe take the field out of the tunnel before the game against Burnet last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers head down the road for first district away game

The Badgers could be facing their toughest test of the year as they prepare to take on the LBJ Jaguars in Austin on Friday. The Jaguars are undefeated on the season at 7-0 overall, 2-0 in district play, and they are ranked as one of the top 4A teams in the state.
Saydie Smith speaks to the crowd at Fields of Faith. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Saydie Smith speaks to the crowd at Fields of Faith. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Students, parents gather at Badger Field for Fields of Faith

The Fields of Faith tradition continued Wednesday night in Lampasas after it was canceled a year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Music, prayer and praise filled the air at Badger Field, as Lampasas High School students worshipped God in the outdoor setting.
Case Brister breaks away from the Burnet defense on his way to a 40-yard touchdown run last Friday in the Badgers’ win. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Case Brister breaks away from the Burnet defense on his way to a 40-yard touchdown run last Friday in the Badgers’ win. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers move to 2-0 in district with win over Burnet

The Badgers remain unbeaten in district play after they came away with a win over rival Burnet on Friday night. The Badgers won the game 31-16 after outscoring the Bulldogs 17-7 in the second half.