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Case Brister darts through the Brownwood defense on his way to almost 200 yards rushing Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Case Brister darts through the Brownwood defense on his way to almost 200 yards rushing Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers fall just short in opener at Brownwood

A field goal as time expired gave the Brownwood Lions a 58-55 win Friday night at home in a back-and-forth affair that Lampasas led for long stretches. Standouts for the Badgers were Case Brister, Dylan Sanchez, Ethan Moreno and Nate Borchardt.
Alonso Caso tries to move past a Lingleville defender during the season-opener for the Hornets last Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Alonso Caso tries to move past a Lingleville defender during the season-opener for the Hornets last Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets win big in season-opener at home

The Lometa Hornets put up more than 70 points on their way to winning their first game of the season on Thursday. The final score was 74-40 for the Hornets over the Lingleville Cardinals.
Kayli Syx prepares to complete a pass during a previous match against Florence. The Lady Badgers are set to play the Jarrell Cougars on Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kayli Syx prepares to complete a pass during a previous match against Florence. The Lady Badgers are set to play the Jarrell Cougars on Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers win one match at Academy tournament; multiple players out

The Lady Badgers won one match against Chilton, 25-12, 25-19, of the five they played during the recent tournament at Academy. Lampasas head coach Christy Wiley said multiple players were out for the Lady Badgers, so the team played in the tournament with a different rotation than usual.
Football season-opener decided on final play

Football season-opener decided on final play

Football season-opener decided on final play

Ethan Moreno carries the ball Friday in the Badgers’ first game of the season. A Brownwood field goal as time expired gave the Lions a 58-55 win. See page 4 for details. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
A group of Badgers is in on the tackle of a Navasota ball carrier during the live quarter of the scrimmage. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A group of Badgers is in on the tackle of a Navasota ball carrier during the live quarter of the scrimmage. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers’ season kicks off Friday night in Brownwood

The Lampasas Badgers officially start their 2021 campaign once the ball is in the air on the opening kickoff tonight against the Brownwood Lions. The game is set to start at 7:30 p.m. in Brownwood, and Lampasas head coach Troy Rogers is ready to get going.

Tennis team loses to Lake Belton, but one player still undefeated

The Lampasas tennis team matched up against Lake Belton High School on Tuesday and ultimately fell 5-14. Head coach Kenneth Peiser said the heat was beating off the tennis courts, making conditions hard for players. “Their guys were the strongest we have seen so far,” Peiser said.

Soccer association seeks players for fall season

The Lampasas Soccer Association is seeking players for its boys’ 16U (born in 2007 and younger), 15U (born in 2008 and younger) and 13U (born in 2009 and younger) teams. LSA teams play in the Capital Area Youth Soccer Association leagues and travel to away games in the greater Austin area.