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Tak Stinnett (shown shooting in a previous game) and Nate Borchardt (not pictured) had the Badgers’ only three-pointers in a district-opener victory with mostly two-point baskets. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Tak Stinnett (shown shooting in a previous game) and Nate Borchardt (not pictured) had the Badgers’ only three-pointers in a district-opener victory with mostly two-point baskets. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers spoil Jackets’ finale in old gym, 65-60

Jeff Lowe
Thursday, January 14, 2021
In the Stephenville Jackets’ last home game on their current court, Lampasas pulled off a 65-60 district-opener victory on Tuesday. The atmosphere “was awesome,” LHS coach Aaron Nuckles said. “It was loud, and it was dark, and it was cold in that gym.
After a 43-22 victory, the undefeated Lady Badger freshman pose for a photo. Pictured are, back row left to right, Greenlee Chism, Amelia Stanley, Kelsie Taylor, Kalyn Mulcahy, coach Whitney Doyen, Morgan Bobo, Lillee Hamill and Janie Resa; front row, Kenzie Roberts, Jenna Ball, Alyssa Spencer and Nattie Martin. LAMPASAS GIRLS BB TWITTER PAGE | COURTESY PHOTO

After a 43-22 victory, the undefeated Lady Badger freshman pose for a photo. Pictured are, back row left to right, Greenlee Chism, Amelia Stanley, Kelsie Taylor, Kalyn Mulcahy, coach Whitney Doyen, Morgan Bobo, Lillee Hamill and Janie Resa; front row, Kenzie Roberts, Jenna Ball, Alyssa Spencer and Nattie Martin. LAMPASAS GIRLS BB TWITTER PAGE | COURTESY PHOTO

State-ranked Honeybees gain steam after close first quarter; LHS freshmen win

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Stephenville Honeybees backed up their No. 5 state ranking (according to TABC Hoops) with a solid 63-39 district win at Lampasas on Tuesday. Another poll, TGCA, ranks Stephenville No. 11. Lampasas was within two points at the end of the first (down 9-7) and within nine at halftime (28-19).
Sierra Tower (31) shown in a previous game, gave the Lady Hornets their first lead with a fourthquarter three-pointer at Cherokee. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Sierra Tower (31) shown in a previous game, gave the Lady Hornets their first lead with a fourthquarter three-pointer at Cherokee. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Hornets overcome double-digit deficit at Cherokee

Jeff Lowe
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Lometa Lady Hornets (2-1 in district) won 47-42 at Cherokee after trailing by double digits in Tuesday’s district game. Cherokee scored the first 12 points of the game, and Lometa did not go ahead until just 2:09 remained in the fourth quarter, when Sierra Tower hit a threepointer.

After pulling within one point, Lometa defeated by Indians

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Hornets cut Cherokee’s lead to one point before a 4-0 run helped the Indians escape with a victory on Tuesday to open district play. The final score was 48-43. Lometa boys’ head coach Frank Reyes Jr. said he was “pleased with our kids’ effort. It was close throughout the game.
Bella Lindsey (9) scored all three goals for the Lady Badgers in a loss at Copperas Cove on Tuesday. She is shown in a previous match at home. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Bella Lindsey (9) scored all three goals for the Lady Badgers in a loss at Copperas Cove on Tuesday. She is shown in a previous match at home. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lindsey scores hat trick in loss to Cove

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Lampasas kept things close in the first half, down 2-1 to Copperas Cove in girls’ soccer on Tuesday. But the Lady ’Dawgs went on to win 9-3. Freshman Bella Lindsey scored every goal for Lampasas. The LHS varsity is scheduled to play in the Fredericksbu tournament Jan. 14-15.

JV soccer team falls against Midway

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Badger varsity soccer team was off on Tuesday, and the JV boys lost 7-0 to Midway. “We had ourselves a tough match tonight against the 6A Waco Midway Panthers,” coach Edward Gold said. “Our players fought hard, implementing some of the things we have been working on in practice.
Ace Whitehead

Ace Whitehead

Football award banquet

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
Individual awards announced at the Lampasas Badger football team's annual banquet include: Battlin' Badger: Ace Whitehead Coaches' Award: Keagan Richardson Offensive Line Award: John Long Defensive Line Award: Owen Seaver Offensive Back Award: Jack Jerome Defensive Back Award: Cade...
Tak Stinnett (11) and Landon Mulcahy go for a rebound as Quinn Pace (second from right) blocks out against Salado last Tuesday. Lampasas (16-1) brings a 15-game winning streak into the Jan. 12 district opener at Stephenville. On Friday, the Badgers will host No. 21 Glen Rose. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Tak Stinnett (11) and Landon Mulcahy go for a rebound as Quinn Pace (second from right) blocks out against Salado last Tuesday. Lampasas (16-1) brings a 15-game winning streak into the Jan. 12 district opener at Stephenville. On Friday, the Badgers will host No. 21 Glen Rose. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

State-ranked Badgers head into district opener

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
SEASON STAT LEADERS THROUGH NON-DISTRICT POINTS PER GAME Nate Borchardt 21.7 Mike Murray 9.3 REBOUNDS PER GAME Murray 6.4 Carter Johnson 5.0 STEALS PER GAME Borchardt 4.5 SHOOTING PERCENTAGE Kaeden Crawford 66.7% Landon Mulcahy 56.4% HOOP INSIDER 4A BOYS’ RANKINGS 1. Faith Family 2.
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