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Clayton Shaw finishes on a forehand shot during a recent tennis match in Lampasas. Tennis started district play on Thursday against Stephenville. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Clayton Shaw finishes on a forehand shot during a recent tennis match in Lampasas. Tennis started district play on Thursday against Stephenville. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

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Coming Up: Sept. 10: Volleyball at Burnet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11: Cross Country at McGregor Invitational at 8:45 a.m. Coming Up: Sept. 10: Football at Wimberley at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14: Tennis at home vs. Glen Rose
Ethan Moreno reaches for the goal line for one of his four touchdowns of the night during the Badgers’ rout of Elgin on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Ethan Moreno reaches for the goal line for one of his four touchdowns of the night during the Badgers’ rout of Elgin on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers dominate Elgin in home-opener

The Badgers showed their dominance in the second game of the season, beating Elgin 56-13 for Lampasas’ first win of the season. The stands were full of Badger faithful for the first home game of the year, and the fans were loud all night as Lampasas ran through the Wildcats.
Allison Valdez reaches out on her backhand during a doubles match with her sister, Abby, on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Allison Valdez reaches out on her backhand during a doubles match with her sister, Abby, on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tennis team falls to Belton, Liberty Hill

The Badger tennis squad fell short against Belton on Friday in a team match at home. Lampasas lost 19-0 against a senior-laden team that is one of the best the Badgers will face this year. Head coach Kenneth Peiser said playing Belton was by design.
The Lampasas flag flies in front of the team as the Badgers prepare to run out of the tunnel before their week one game against Brownwood last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas flag flies in front of the team as the Badgers prepare to run out of the tunnel before their week one game against Brownwood last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers looking to bounce back against Elgin

The Badgers will host the Elgin Wildcats Friday night in their second game of the year, and they are looking to bounce back after losing to Brownwood in week one. Elgin also lost its first game of the football season to Akins, 27-0. Lampasas did not play the Wildcats last year because of COVID-19.

Dove season officially underway

Dove season is finally here, and shotguns will be ringing out as birds fly overhead for the next several weeks, while other hunters await the start of deer season.
Breanna Quarles prepares to pass off a Jarrell serve during the match on Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Breanna Quarles prepares to pass off a Jarrell serve during the match on Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers lose in three to Jarrell Cougars

The Lampasas Lady Badgers put up a hard fight but came up short against the Jarrell Cougars in their most recent volleyball match on Tuesday. The final scores were 12-25, 22-25 and 21-25.
LOMETA HORNETS

LOMETA HORNETS

LOMETA HORNETS

Coming Up: Lometa’s football game Sept. 3 has been canceled. The Hornets will play the Ranger Bulldogs on the road on Sept. 10.
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Dylan Sanchez hands the ball to Case Brister for a run off tackle during the Badgers’ week one game against the Brownwood Lions. Brister approached 200 yards on the ground in the game.