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Sluggers win rematch against Gatesville

Sluggers win rematch against Gatesville

Sluggers win rematch against Gatesville

Coy Harrison hits into a fielder’s choice, bringing in a run in the Sluggers’ 14U victory over Gatesville at home on Friday. The Sluggers (7-2-2) won 14-6 to place first in the league. They will advance to the district tournament June 28 in Gatesville. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
Badgers take two of three games in 7-on-7

Badgers take two of three games in 7-on-7

Badgers take two of three games in 7-on-7

Case Brister receives a touchdown pass from Dylan Sanchez last week in 7-on-7 action. On Monday, the second week of the Georgetown league, Lampasas rotated in its younger players more, and seasoned seniors like Brister and Dax Brookreson saw slightly less action.
Badger grads play together one last time on gridiron

Badger grads play together one last time on gridiron

Badger grads play together one last time on gridiron

Keagan Richardson (25) had multiple carries playing running back in the first and third quarters of the FCA Victory Bowl last week. The Blue Team -- which included LHS graduates Richardson, Lane Haviland, Hayden Waldrip, Ian McKinney and Anthony Harris -- beat the Red Team 33-20.
Layton Eckermann

Layton Eckermann

Locals win at Hancock Park and Kerrville

Layton Eckermann won by seven strokes in his first Beltway Junior Golf tournament of the summer on Wednesday at Hancock Park. Eckermann had a ninehole score of 47 on his home course in the Boys’ Bronze Division. Brayden Brewer, another Lampasan, placed second at 54.
The Lampasas Sluggers 14U baseball team is preparing for a rematch with Gatesville to break a tie for first place. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas Sluggers 14U baseball team is preparing for a rematch with Gatesville to break a tie for first place. COURTESY PHOTO

14U baseball team playing for league title this week

The Lampasas Sluggers 14U baseball team will host a rematch against Gatesville for the Lampasas County Youth League title on June 18 at 7 p.m. The league is based in Lampasas but includes some teams from Gatesville and Jonesboro. The Sluggers are coached by Chris Harrison and Lonnie Davila.
Kyliegh Ball (35) dribbles around a Burnet defender on Monday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Kyliegh Ball (35) dribbles around a Burnet defender on Monday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS girls beat powerhouse Burnet in summer hoops

Lampasas’ First Team beat Burnet 38-30 on Monday in the Hill Country Hoops girls’ league in Lampasas. Burnet had several of the same players who were on a 21-3 team in the UIL season this year. The Lady Badgers overcame an early 8-0 deficit to win.
Badger football players compete in tug-of-war at a LIneman Challenge in Burnet on Friday on their way to winning the overall competition in Division II. Pictured, left to right, are Conner Keele, Sosa Sokimi, Michael Neary, Josh Carter and A.J. Torrez. Nick Torrez also competed and is shown in a separate group photo on page 6. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger football players compete in tug-of-war at a LIneman Challenge in Burnet on Friday on their way to winning the overall competition in Division II. Pictured, left to right, are Conner Keele, Sosa Sokimi, Michael Neary, Josh Carter and A.J. Torrez. Nick Torrez also competed and is shown in a separate group photo on page 6. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers qualify for state lineman challenge

Badger football players Conner Keele, Sosa Sokimi, Michael Neary, Josh Carter, A.J. Torrez and Nick Torrez teamed up to win Division II of a Lineman Challenge in Burnet on Friday. They qualified for the State Lineman Challenge, which will be hosted by Hardin-Simmons University later this summer.
Kenlee Turner

Kenlee Turner

Kenlee Turner

Kenlee Turner won the Girls’ Diamond Division of the Beltway Junior Golf Tour tournament at Stonetree Golf Club in Killeen on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO