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Junior Caden Thrift (66) and senior Hayden Waldrip (54) block in the fourth quarter of last week’s playoff game as the previously undefeated Badgers attempted a 19-point comeback. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Junior Caden Thrift (66) and senior Hayden Waldrip (54) block in the fourth quarter of last week’s playoff game as the previously undefeated Badgers attempted a 19-point comeback. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

A historic run cut short

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
The Badgers’ 2020 season will be remembered for defending their district title -- and the simple fact they even got a season in, when many sports were canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns and the resulting shutdown of schools and events.

BADGER 2020 RESULTS AND OPPOSING TEAM’S RECORDS

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
vs. Brownwood (4-6) W 55-23 Lost to Kennedale in bi-district. vs. Stephenville (6-6) W 41-0 Lost to Argyle in area. vs. Wimberley (10-3) W 57-28 Will face Sinton in regional semifinals. at China Spring (canceled due to COVID-19) vs. Gatesville (canceled due to COVID-19) at Taylor (0-9) W...
Parker Gibbs goes for a layup in the Badgers’ home game against Georgetown East View. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Parker Gibbs goes for a layup in the Badgers’ home game against Georgetown East View. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Varsity boys extend win streak to 3 games

Jeff Lowe
Friday, November 27, 2020
The Badgers earned the first win over a Conference 5A team in head coach Aaron Nuckles’ career on Monday, then they coasted past Austin Achieve on Tuesday. They enter the Thanksgiving break with a 4-1 record and will return to action Monday at home against Brady.
Kaeden Crawford fights for control of the ball at the boards. Crawford led the Badgers’ scoring Tuesday with 17 points against the Austin Achieve Polar Bears. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Kaeden Crawford fights for control of the ball at the boards. Crawford led the Badgers’ scoring Tuesday with 17 points against the Austin Achieve Polar Bears. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Polar Bears go cold against Badgers

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
On Tuesday, Lampasas faced a newer 4A team, Austin Achieve, on the road. The Polar Bears’ basketball team has done better than their football team, which went 1-5 and scored just 77 points all year but still made the playoffs.

East View edges out Badger JV

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
The Badger JV lost 56-55 to East View on Monday. Luke Shivers had his best offensive day, with 22 points. Tate Rainwater scored 13, and Jacob Rupple added 11 points. JV results from Tuesday were not available at press time.
On fourth down, Ian McKinney (99) and Case Brister (far right) tackle one of the state’s top quarterbacks, Andrew Body, to give the Badgers one last offensive drive as they attempt a 19-point comeback. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

On fourth down, Ian McKinney (99) and Case Brister (far right) tackle one of the state’s top quarterbacks, Andrew Body, to give the Badgers one last offensive drive as they attempt a 19-point comeback. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers meet match with Body’s 8-TD performance

Jeff Lowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Andrew Body scored eight touchdowns for Corpus Christi Miller, and a stop on fourth and one saved the Buccaneers’ 54-49 win after the Badgers fought back from a 19-point deficit.

LBJ, Wimberley advance

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Two teams that Lampasas defeated this season advance to the regional semifinals. Austin LBJ (8-2) advanced to face Corpus Christi Calallen with season-high scoring (72-20) over the Alice Coyotes. Calallen eliminated Canyon Lake 37-31.
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