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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.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Lady Badgers qualify for regionals
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Alyssa Ayers is ranked No. 3 in the state and No. 1 in the region for the 123 weight class, with an 820-pound total.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
LHS wins bi-district, after trailing by six in fourth quarter
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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
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Badgers win basketball bi-district title, 77-68 over Graham
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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.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Badgers rally to beat Bulldogs in soccer
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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.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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
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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.
Monday, February 22, 2021
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
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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%
Monday, February 22, 2021
Badgers drop baseball season opener at Liberty Hill
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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.
Monday, February 22, 2021
District soccer resumes this week
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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.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Hornets claim bi-district title
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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
Monday, February 22, 2021