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Lady Broncos deal LHS season-opening loss

Lake Belton shut out the Lady Badgers in the softball season opener on Tuesday. The JV final score was 10-0 for the Lady Broncos, and the varsity score was 16-0. Caitlyn Sanguinet started at pitcher for the Lampasas varsity and threw three strikeouts.
LHS wins bi-district, after trailing by six in fourth quarter

LHS wins bi-district, after trailing by six in fourth quarter

LHS wins bi-district, after trailing by six in fourth quarter

Kaeden Crawford goes for an offensive rebound in the Badgers’ 77-68 bi-district victory over Graham. See related story on page 4. See www.lampasasdispatchrecord.com for results from the Feb. 25 area playoff game against No. 3 Argyle. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas celebrates a bi-district championship win over the Graham Steers.

Lampasas celebrates a bi-district championship win over the Graham Steers.

Badgers win basketball bi-district title, 77-68 over Graham

Lampasas (19-4) advanced to the area basketball playoffs after trailing Graham by six points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's bi-district playoff game in Brownwood. The Badgers will face Argyle, the state's No. 3 team, on Thursday in Italy, Texas at 8 p.m. at the Gladiator Dome.

Badgers rally to beat Bulldogs in soccer

Lampasas beat Burnet 3-2 in varsity boys' soccer on Monday. Burnet scored first, but Lampasas tied the game at 1-1 after Keshawn McElwain earned a free kick, and Victor Castruita scored a goal.  After halftime, Cody Woods made an assist to Landon Richardson for the go-ahead goal.
Alonso Caso (3) passes the ball on a fast break in the Lometa Hornets’ bi-district victory over Sidney on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Alonso Caso (3) passes the ball on a fast break in the Lometa Hornets’ bi-district victory over Sidney on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornet defense grounds Eagles in third quarter of bi-district game

Lometa held Sidney to just four points in the third quarter in a 49-31 comeback win for the bi-district title on Saturday. Lometa (11-7) advances to face Blum on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Dublin The Eagles led the Hornets 18-17 at halftime, following five lead changes in the second quarter.
Carter Johnson (33) shoots in heavy traffic during district play. The District 6-4A runner-up Lampasas Badgers are scheduled to play Graham, District 5-4A’s third-place team, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Badgers (18-4) are looking for their first bi-district title since 2018. The winner will face Argyle, ranked third in last week’s TABC Hoops poll. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Carter Johnson (33) shoots in heavy traffic during district play. The District 6-4A runner-up Lampasas Badgers are scheduled to play Graham, District 5-4A’s third-place team, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Badgers (18-4) are looking for their first bi-district title since 2018. The winner will face Argyle, ranked third in last week’s TABC Hoops poll. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS and Graham to tip off Tuesday in Brownwood

BADGERS’ REGULAR-SEASON STAT LEADERS Points per game: Nate Borchardt, 20.1 Rebounds per game: Mike Murray Jr., 6.1 Assists per game: Borchardt, 3.0 Steals per game: Borchardt, 4.5 Blocks per game: Kaeden Crawford, 0.9 Best field-goal percentage: Carter Johnson, 56%
Kash Corbin hits an RBI grounder.

Kash Corbin hits an RBI grounder.

Badgers drop baseball season opener at Liberty Hill

After 4 1/2 close innings, Liberty Hill roared to a 12-2 win over the Badgers on the Panthers' home turf Monday night. Liberty Hill scored three runs in the third inning, and both of the Badgers' runs came in the fourth. Gauge Gholson scored on a fielder's choice, a Kash Corbin grounder.
District soccer resumes this week

District soccer resumes this week

District soccer resumes this week

Sophomore stopper Willow Gill moves the ball for the Lady Badgers earlier in district play before winter weather delayed games for more than a week. Lampasas lost 1-0 to Burnet on Feb. 22 and is scheduled to play at Lake Belton on Feb. 23. 
Hornets claim bi-district title

Hornets claim bi-district title

Hornets claim bi-district title

After a 49-31 win over Sidney in Early, the Lometa Hornets stand with their trophy, along with head coach Frank Reyes Jr., far left, and assistant coach/Athletic Director D.T. Torres, far right. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD