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ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD Senior middle blocker Ysa Swain tips the ball over the net to secure one of her nine kills against the Burnet Bulldogs on Oct. 2.

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD Senior middle blocker Ysa Swain tips the ball over the net to secure one of her nine kills against the Burnet Bulldogs on Oct. 2.

Lady Badgers remain winless in district

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
The Lady Badgers brought more fight Friday night than they have in recent games but once again fell short to longtime district rivals the Burnet Bulldogs.Lampasas lost the battle Oct. 2 away from home in straight sets (25-23, 25-15, 25-10).

Badger cross country runners finish final non-district race

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
Lampasas’ cross country team ran its final non-district meet on Wednesday morning. The Badgers attended the Melanie Bartek Invitational at the Goldthwaite Municipal Golf Course.Lampasas’ boys team finished fifth overall, with junior Cohen Watson leading the Badgers with a fourth-place finish.
Chris Hernandez hauls in a deep pass from Ulises Prado, picking up Lometa’s first new set of downs Oct. 2. Hernandez scored the Hornets’ lone touchdown of the game. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Chris Hernandez hauls in a deep pass from Ulises Prado, picking up Lometa’s first new set of downs Oct. 2. Hernandez scored the Hornets’ lone touchdown of the game. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Turnovers, injuries stymie Hornets momentum

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
Down by one score at halftime, Lometa’s comeback hopes washed away with the rain Friday night as injuries and turnovers piled up in a lopsided 52-7 loss to Zephyr.The Hornets (1-5) executed their game plan Oct. 2 through the first two quarters, but the Bulldogs (4-2) quickly marched down the field...
Lampasas senior Jonathan Bowling, a two-way player at defensive back and running back, breaks a tackle to sneak into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night against Lago Vista. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas senior Jonathan Bowling, a two-way player at defensive back and running back, breaks a tackle to sneak into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night against Lago Vista. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers reflect on non-district

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
The Lampasas varsity football program looks to put a frustrating early slate behind it as the Badgers enter district play against reigning state champion Stephenville Oct. 9.The Badgers (2-3) started the season with high expectations after last year’s 9-3 finish and third-place rank in Class 4A’s...
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

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Volleyball district action continues

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Junior libero Kari Kepler receives a serve from Lago Vista. The Lady Badger volleyball team dropped a third straight district match on Tuesday. See related story in Sports on page 6.
Lampasas middle blocker Angie Davis is one of the Lady Badgers’ most consistent attackers. Despite only being a junior, her leadership and energy are pivotal to Lampasas’s success. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas middle blocker Angie Davis is one of the Lady Badgers’ most consistent attackers. Despite only being a junior, her leadership and energy are pivotal to Lampasas’s success. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers face district skid

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The cheers of the home crowd at Lago Vista on Tuesday night were loud and distracting as Lou Munoz served up the volleyball for the Vikings’ third set point of the night.The Lady Badgers delayed Lago Vista’s sweep for three points until they finally succumbed, losing the match in three games 25-12,...
Badger’s first line boys’ player, Elijah Copeland, returns a volley from Marble Falls’ first line double duo. Copeland and his partner, Jack Allison, have been standouts for the Badgers in recent matches. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger’s first line boys’ player, Elijah Copeland, returns a volley from Marble Falls’ first line double duo. Copeland and his partner, Jack Allison, have been standouts for the Badgers in recent matches. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger tennis claims second consecutive district title

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
After the end of last season, Lampasas head tennis coach Kenneth Peiser wasn’t sure what his team would look like. Eleven seniors graduated from the team, leaving Peiser with several slots to fill with new and untried athletes.
Junior Elaina Faulstitch has been an important addition to the Lady Hornets this season, bringing an energy and enthusiasm to the court. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Junior Elaina Faulstitch has been an important addition to the Lady Hornets this season, bringing an energy and enthusiasm to the court. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa volleyball ready for district

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Lometa High School has not been known for its volleyball program.In four years, three wins is the most the Lady Hornets have achieved in the span of one season. Under first-year head coach Madison Morris, that standard is quickly changing.
Lometa Honerts

Lometa Honerts

Lometa Honerts

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Name: Vance Weems Class: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Teacher: Coach Kolby Favorite Hobby: Gaming Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: The Grinch Name: Kaylee Faulstich Class: Freshman Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Catlin Clark Favorite Hobby: Baking Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie:...
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