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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.
Laurcy Bender goes up for a block during Friday’s scrimmage in Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Laurcy Bender goes up for a block during Friday’s scrimmage in Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badger volleyball competes in first scrimmage

The Lady Badger volleyball teams played their only scrimmage Friday. That preceded the season’s first game, which came Monday after press deadline. The freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams all scrimmaged against Brentwood at the Lampasas High School gyms.
Carmen Gonzalez follows through on a shot during the chipping contest on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Carmen Gonzalez follows through on a shot during the chipping contest on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Two teams tie at top of Jeff Urofsky Memorial

Two teams in the Jeff Urofsky Memorial Tournament tied at 15 under par, with the winning team taking first place on a scorecard playoff on Hole No. 12. Hancock Park Golf Course hosted the annual event on Saturday. The winning team was composed of golfers Carlton, Dewald and Timmons.
Dorothy and Jamie Briggs, shown at a Texas A&M basketball game, are longtime Aggie fans. COURTESY PHOTO

Dorothy and Jamie Briggs, shown at a Texas A&M basketball game, are longtime Aggie fans. COURTESY PHOTO

Aggie, Longhorn fans anticipate return of historic rivalry

Texas is on its way out of the Big 12 and into the SEC in 2025 at the latest, but it could be as early as the 2022 season. The change in conference alignment would mean the historic rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M would be revived in every sport.
Tim Cox, part of a team entered in the upcoming Jeff Urofsky Memorial tournament, tees off at Hancock Park Golf Course. FILE PHOTO

Tim Cox, part of a team entered in the upcoming Jeff Urofsky Memorial tournament, tees off at Hancock Park Golf Course. FILE PHOTO

Urofsky golf tournament set for Saturday at Hancock Park

The 21 st Annual Jeff Urofsky Memorial threeman scramble tournament will be held at Hancock Park Golf Course on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The chipping contest that precedes the tournament will start about 11:45 a.m. The tournament already is full, with 36 teams.
Lilee Hamill bends down for a pass during volleyball practice on Tuesday at the Lampasas High School gym. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lilee Hamill bends down for a pass during volleyball practice on Tuesday at the Lampasas High School gym. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger athletes back to work as fall practices begin

Practice is officially underway for Badger fall sports as the new school year and seasons are merely days away. Athletes with the cross country, volleyball and football teams were on the high school football field and track early Tuesday morning, getting work in before the sun had fully risen.

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.
Cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans treated to Riata Roundup

Cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans treated to Riata Roundup

Cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans treated to Riata Roundup

The 2021 Riata Roundup Rodeo was held from Thursday through Saturday at the FM 580 West Sports Complex in Lampasas. Several-hundred spectators filled the seats Friday night as cowboys and cowgirls from around the state, country and even Canada competed in different rodeo competitions.
Warren Thornton follows through on a shot on Hole No. 5 during the afternoon tournament benefiting the high school golf program. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Warren Thornton follows through on a shot on Hole No. 5 during the afternoon tournament benefiting the high school golf program. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Around 60 teams compete in three-man scramble fundraiser

Local three-man scramble teams gathered at Hancock Park Golf Course Saturday for a oneday tournament to raise money for the Badger golf program. The afternoon event featured more than 50 teams.