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Lometa Hornet Copeland Brister placed fourth, competing as the only 1A boy in the Burnet powerlifting meet last week. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa Hornet Copeland Brister placed fourth, competing as the only 1A boy in the Burnet powerlifting meet last week. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

LOMETA HORNETS

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Friday, Jan. 29 Varsity girls vs. Cherokee, 6 p.m.; varsity boys vs. Cherokee, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 Varsity girls at Lohn 6 p.m.

Salado defends home turf in girls’ soccer district opener

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Lady Badgers dropped their first district soccer match against a talented Salado team, 3-0, on the road Tuesday. “Our girls came out really strong and created some opportunities that we couldn't quite capitalize on,” assistant coach Shannon Lindsey said.
Keshawn McElwain (8) attempts a goal against Salado, but a diving save by the goalie keeps Lampasas scoreless on Tuesday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Keshawn McElwain (8) attempts a goal against Salado, but a diving save by the goalie keeps Lampasas scoreless on Tuesday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Eagles shut out Badgers

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
After a 3-0 halftime score, Salado added three goals in the last seven minutes to beat the Badger varsity soccer team 6-0. “The first half was very spirted, and it was a 50-50 game,” LHS coach Ryan Race said. “But [the Eagles] put their chances in, and we couldn't find the back of the net.”
Caden Melton, right, blocks during the Badgers’ undefeated regular season in 2020. FILE PHOTO

Caden Melton, right, blocks during the Badgers’ undefeated regular season in 2020. FILE PHOTO

Student-athlete fights for recovery after crash

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Donations are being accepted for a Lampasas High School student, Caden Melton, and his family after he was seriously injured in a vehicle crash on Jan. 12.
Juliana Dwamena (#12) scored a varsity career high on Tuesday against Brownwood.

Juliana Dwamena (#12) scored a varsity career high on Tuesday against Brownwood.

Dwamena's 23-point first half leads Lady Badgers to win over Brownwood

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Juliana Dwamena scored 23 points in the first half, and 30 total, in a 62-40 district victory at home over Brownwood. The Lady Badgers' first win in district basketball keeps them in playoff contention with two games remaining.
Dax Brookreson (right) dives for a steal. He had seven steals as Lampasas beat Gatesville 89-42 at home on Friday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Dax Brookreson (right) dives for a steal. He had seven steals as Lampasas beat Gatesville 89-42 at home on Friday. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers earn biggest win margin vs. Hornets

Jeff Lowe
Monday, January 25, 2021
With their biggest margin of victory of this season (89-42), the Badgers put their one district loss behind them and crushed Gatesville. Nate Borchardt scored 19 points, including nine in the first quarter. Austin Wilson scored a career-high 13 points, most of which came in the fourth.
John Long improved his school records in the 308-pound weight class at Burnet. Assistant coach Heath Naragon spots for him. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

John Long improved his school records in the 308-pound weight class at Burnet. Assistant coach Heath Naragon spots for him. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS lifters win hardware in several classes

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Lampasas won the boys' team division in powerlifting for the second week in a row, and the Lady Badgers placed fourth at Burnet on Thursday. Westen Reid, Case Brister, John Long and Caden Thrift earned gold medals for the second consecutive week as did Lady Badger senior Alyssa Ayers.
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