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Madison Roedler goes up for a block during the Lady Badgers’ last district game against Glen Rose at home. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Madison Roedler goes up for a block during the Lady Badgers’ last district game against Glen Rose at home. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers lose to tough Glen Rose team

The Lady Badgers played hard against a very good Glen Rose Lady Tigers volleyball team that had been ranked in the top 10 in the state in Conference 4A earlier this year. The three sets were very competitive before the Lady Tigers were able to close them out 17-25, 19-25, 18-25.
Dylan Sanchez tosses an out route to Carson Bekker during the Gatesville game. Sanchez was named the 4A Player of the Week for his performance on the field Sept 24. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Dylan Sanchez tosses an out route to Carson Bekker during the Gatesville game. Sanchez was named the 4A Player of the Week for his performance on the field Sept 24. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger quarterback Dylan Sanchez named 4A player of the week

The starting quarterback for the Lampasas Badgers has been recognized for his effort in the team’s win over the Gatesville Hornets last week. Dylan Sanchez was named the Conference 4A Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for week five.

Freshman and junior varsity football teams dominate Gatesville

The two Lampasas subvarsity football teams both were dominant in their games against Gatesville last week. The JV Badgers beat the Gatesville Hornets 33-6. “The defense played amazing tonight, having a shutout in the second half of the game,” coach Donovan Kleckner said.
Dylan Sanchez runs toward the end zone during his 69-yard touchdown that got the Badgers on the board against Gatesville. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Dylan Sanchez runs toward the end zone during his 69-yard touchdown that got the Badgers on the board against Gatesville. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers scratch out a win over Gatesville

The Badgers showed grit, heart and determination in holding onto a close win over the Gatesville Hornets Friday night. Head coach Troy Rogers and company came out on top, with a final score of 41-33 -- although this one came down to the final seconds.
Alonso Caso throws a pass down field looking for D.J. Smart during the Hornets’ 69-20 mercy rule win over Rochelle last Friday night. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Alonso Caso throws a pass down field looking for D.J. Smart during the Hornets’ 69-20 mercy rule win over Rochelle last Friday night. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets dominate Rochelle

The Lometa Hornets have continued to stay hot, as they dominated a 4-0 Rochelle team 69-20 on Friday night and moved themselves to 4-0 on the year. The game ended midway through the fourth quarter because the Hornets were up by more than 45 points in the second half.
Clayton Shaw follows through on a serve during a previous match for the Badger tennis squad. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Clayton Shaw follows through on a serve during a previous match for the Badger tennis squad. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tennis squad wins another close match to move to 3-0 in district play

The Lampasas tennis team won a hard-fought match over Brownwood on Saturday at 11-8. That team victory keeps the undefeated district run going. The Brownwood match started with doubles, and some lasted up to an hour and a half, with four of the six matches going to a thirdset tiebreaker.
Badgers, Hornets both prevail in football

Badgers, Hornets both prevail in football

Badgers, Hornets both prevail in football

Conner Keele wraps up the Gatesville ball carrier during Lampasas’ 41-33 victory over the Hornets on Friday. A.J. Torrez (51) assists on the play. For more coverage of the game — the Badgers’ final contest before district play — see page 6.
Case Brister and Ethan Moreno pursue the China Spring runner during the matchup with the Cougars last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Case Brister and Ethan Moreno pursue the China Spring runner during the matchup with the Cougars last Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers look to springboard off final non-district game

The Badgers will be playing in their final nondistrict game on Friday against the Gatesville Hornets on the road. Lampasas is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in multiple seasons after setbacks against Wimberley and China Spring.