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LMS soccer teams compete in Salado tournament

After finishing second in district play, the Lampasas Middle School boys’ soccer team played a tournament in Salado on Saturday. Going into the tournament, coach Edward Gold said the team was down four players due to injuries, illness and other commitments.
Evant runner places at state meet

Evant runner places at state meet

Evant runner places at state meet

Evant High School senior Amy Pritchard placed fourth in the 1600-meter run and fourth in the 3200m run at the UIL state track and field meet, posting school records in both events. Her time in the 1600m was 5:33.08; her 3200m time was 12:02.15.
Pictured, left to right, are Elizabeth Cross, LeeAnn Parker, Kinsley Lindeman, Shaylee Wolfe and Kylee Rutledge.

Pictured, left to right, are Elizabeth Cross, LeeAnn Parker, Kinsley Lindeman, Shaylee Wolfe and Kylee Rutledge.

Girls' golf team takes third at state after round two is cut short

The Lady Badger golf team finished two strokes away from the state title after Day 2 was cut short during the final stretch due to reports of lightning in the area. Lampasas was third with a 27-hole score of 317-160--477.
Elijah Stanley takes one for the team with a hit-by-pitch off the helmet that drove in a run in his last Badger baseball game. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Elijah Stanley takes one for the team with a hit-by-pitch off the helmet that drove in a run in his last Badger baseball game. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Bulldogs’ big inning makes the difference in sweep of Badgers

The second inning of game two gave Burkburnett a lead too big to overcome in an otherwise competitive bi-district baseball series with Lampasas. No. 21 Burkburnett ended the Badgers’ season with a 5-3, 11-6 series score in Mineral Wells.
Badger senior Cade White competes in long jump at state on Thursday in Austin. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger senior Cade White competes in long jump at state on Thursday in Austin. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

White closes out high school career ninth at state

Cade White jumped 20 feet, 6¼ inches to finish ninth at the 4A boys’ long jump at state. He had earned a silver medal at regionals -- with his personal best (22’0.25”) -- and a gold at area, but White tweaked his knee on the first jump at state on Thursday.
Macey Siegert, far left, is shown with head softball coach Jessica Harborth, assistant coach Logan Simmons, and players after a season-ending loss to Burkburnett. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Macey Siegert, far left, is shown with head softball coach Jessica Harborth, assistant coach Logan Simmons, and players after a season-ending loss to Burkburnett. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

New cross country coach has proven record as athlete and as LHS assistant

Athletic Director Troy Rogers recently announced Macey Seigert will be the new head cross country coach at Lampasas High School for the 2021 season. Siegert joined the LHS staff in 2019 as an assistant volleyball, basketball and softball coach.
Powerlifter commits to UTSA

Powerlifter commits to UTSA

owerlifter commits to UTSA

Alyssa Ayers, center, signed a letter of commitment on Thursday to compete for the University of Texas-San Antonio powerlifting program. She is shown with her high school coach Duane Young and UTSA women’s powerlifting coach Gabby Martinez. Martinez is a former Lady Badger state silver medalist.
Timber Gholson won gold on his home course on Thursday. COURTESY PHOTO

Timber Gholson won gold on his home course on Thursday. COURTESY PHOTO

LMS golfer wins district

On Thursday, the Lampasas Middle School boys' and girls' golf teams competed in the district tournament at Hancock Park Golf Course in Lampasas. Timber Gholson finished first overall, and the Lampasas boys placed second with a 190 total.
Dax Brookreson slides safely into second base in the Badgers' playoff series against Burkburnett.

Dax Brookreson slides safely into second base in the Badgers' playoff series against Burkburnett.

Burkburnett eliminates Lampasas from baseball playoffs

Burkburnett beat Lampasas 11-6 on Saturday to sweep the best-of-three baseball playoff series. Burkburnett defeated the Badgers 5-3 in the game one, which was Friday.
Kylee Rutledge

Kylee Rutledge

State golf starts Monday

Kylee Rutledge is the first Lady Badger scheduled to tee off in Monday’s state tournament in Kyle at 8:10 a.m. She will be followed by Elizabeth Cross at 8:20 a.m., Shaylee Wolfe at 8:30., Kinsley Lindeman at 8:40 and LeeAnn Parker at 8:50. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD