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The Lampasas High School varsity and junior varsity cheer teams pose with their trophies at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at San Angelo State last month. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas High School varsity and junior varsity cheer teams pose with their trophies at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at San Angelo State last month. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas cheer teams received many awards at cheer camp

Hunter King
Monday, July 26, 2021
The Lampasas High School cheer team attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at Angelo State University June 26-29. The varsity and junior varsity cheer squads, as well as Bailey the Badger, all participated, and many received awards, according to cheer coach Shannon Lindsey.

Soccer association seeks players for fall season

News Staff
Monday, July 26, 2021
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.
Steffin McCarter will compete in the long jump at the Olympics. COURTESY PHOTO

Steffin McCarter will compete in the long jump at the Olympics. COURTESY PHOTO

‘My best can win a medal’

Hunter King
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Lampasas High School graduate Steffin McCarter couldn’t be more excited to represent the community and the state next week as he heads to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. McCarter graduated from LHS in 2015. He then went on to compete as part of The University of Texas track team.
A roper at the Lampasas Riata Roundup Rodeo in 2019 flips a calf down to complete his run. FILE PHOTO

A roper at the Lampasas Riata Roundup Rodeo in 2019 flips a calf down to complete his run. FILE PHOTO

Local cowboys, cowgirls gear up for return of Riata Roundup

Hunter King
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Hoffpauir Riata Roundup Rodeo will be back next week after skipping 2020. Three days of action will begin Thursday and run through Saturday, July 31. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. each day at the 580 Sports Complex, 2351 FM 580 West.
LeeAnn Parker and Layton Eckermann pose with their trophies from the 2021 WTJCT Tour Championship held this week. COURTESY PHOTO

LeeAnn Parker and Layton Eckermann pose with their trophies from the 2021 WTJCT Tour Championship held this week. COURTESY PHOTO

Local golfer wins division at junior championship tournament

Hunter King
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Many local golfers competed in the Tour Championship tournament held by the West Texas Junior Champions Tour on Monday and Tuesday. LeeAnn Parker, a 2021 graduate of Lampasas High School, won the 15-18 girls’ division by three strokes after shooting 72-74--146.

Saturday night results from Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
8 AND UNDER BARRELS 1. Lenleigh Ratto Belton 2. Harper Evans Goldthwaite 3. Gentri McFarland Jonesboro 8 AND UNDER FLAGS 1. Wyatt Tucker Lampasas 2. Lenleigh Ratto Belton 8 AND UNDER CALF RIDING 1. Rendon Miller Comanche 8 AND UNDER GOAT SLAPPING 1. Wyatt Tucker Lampasas 2.
A rider at the Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo takes a lap around the Bar 3 Arena on Friday night as the rodeo gets underway. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A rider at the Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo takes a lap around the Bar 3 Arena on Friday night as the rodeo gets underway. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo back in action after missing last year

Hunter King
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo was back in action over the weekend. The rodeo featured many youth participating in different events like barrels, calf riding, junior and senior bull riding, ribbon roping and more.
Scott Haverly hits a chip shot onto the green on his way to a third place finish in the Championship Flight of the Britches and Bows tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Hancock Park Golf Course in Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Scott Haverly hits a chip shot onto the green on his way to a third place finish in the Championship Flight of the Britches and Bows tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Hancock Park Golf Course in Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Justin Schulze and Abbie Smith deemed winners of Britches and Bows Golf Tournament

News Staff
Monday, July 19, 2021
BRITCHES AND BOWS Place Name Score CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT 1. Justin Schulze and Abbie Smith 58-60--118 2. Bill and Susan Blackwell 63-58--121 3. Scott Haverly and Cassandra Wilkins 59-64--123 FIRST FLIGHT 1. David and Nikita Ridgeway 65-65-130 2. Virgil Perryman and Ann Frusha 69-67--136 3.

Soccer association seeks players for fall season

News Staff
Monday, July 19, 2021
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.
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