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Senior Alonso Caso runs with the ball during Lometa’s 64-18 mercy-rule win over Ranger last Friday. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Senior Alonso Caso runs with the ball during Lometa’s 64-18 mercy-rule win over Ranger last Friday. JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets to take on Cranfills Gap after blowout win over Ranger

Lometa picked up a dominant win Sept. 10 to move to 2-0 on the year. The Hornets beat the Ranger Bulldogs 64-18 after Lometa missed action the prior week because of the number of COVID-19 cases.
JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

JESSICA MALDONADO | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa blasts Ranger by mercy rule

By Hunter King | Dispatch Record Lometa picked up a dominant win Friday to move to 2-0 on the year. The Hornets beat the Ranger Bulldogs 64-18 after Lometa missed action the prior week because of the number of COVID-19 cases.
Sosa Sokimi breaks through the Wimberley offensive line to make a tackle during the game on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Sosa Sokimi breaks through the Wimberley offensive line to make a tackle during the game on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers come up short in tough contest at Wimberley

The Wimberley Texans took a 45-21 win over the Badgers in their third game of the year, as Lampasas slipped to 1-2 in the nondistrict schedule. The Badgers started out hot after receiving the opening kickoff.
The Badger tennis team poses for a group photo after winning the first district match, which was in Stephenville on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Badger tennis team poses for a group photo after winning the first district match, which was in Stephenville on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger tennis wins its first district match

The Badger tennis squad had a great performance in its first district match of the season. Lampasas won the match 15-4 overall against Stephenville on the road.

Lady Badgers win close five-set match against Burnet

The Lady Badgers came out on top after a long, hardfought match against Burnet on Friday. The final score was 25-20, 31-29, 19-25, 15-25 and 15-10. Lampasas head coach Christy Wiley was very happy with her team’s performance. “This was a very intense and long match,” she said.

Bertram penning club back in action Sept. 18

The Bertram Team Penning Club is set to have competition once again on Saturday at the Bar 17 Arena. Events are open to nonmembers and have classes for all ages and riding levels. The books for the competition will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Dylan Sanchez launches a ball deep to Ethan Moreno in the second quarter of the Badgers’ win. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Dylan Sanchez launches a ball deep to Ethan Moreno in the second quarter of the Badgers’ win. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers look to build on success with game at Wimberley

The Lampasas Badgers are coming off a dominant win against Elgin last week, as they prepare for the Wimberley Texans on Friday. The game will be played at Wimberley.

Bertram penning club back in action Sept. 18

The Bertram Team Penning Club is set to have competition once again on Sept. 18 at the Bar 17 Arena. Events are open to nonmembers and have classes for all ages and riding levels. The books for the competition will open at 9 a.m. on Sept. 18.
Laurcy Bender reaches up for a block during the Lady Badgers’ match against the Jarrell Lady Cougars. Lampasas is set to play Burnet on the road Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Laurcy Bender reaches up for a block during the Lady Badgers’ match against the Jarrell Lady Cougars. Lampasas is set to play Burnet on the road Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers win all three in Llano

The Lady Badgers are back on the winning track after beating Llano in four sets on Tuesday. The win comes after a couple of hard losses to Jarrell and Academy.