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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hornets swarm to the football

News Staff
Monday, August 17, 2026
A group of Lometa defenders haul the May ball carrier to the ground during Thursday’s home scrimmage. The season officially starts Aug. 28.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Volleyball opens season with win

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Hannah Rogers lunges to make a dig as Kari Kepler is positioned behind her. The Lady Badgers came out strong and carried the momentum against Manor New Tech in the opening match of the season Tuesday in their home gym. For more on the results, see Sports on page 5.
The Lady Badger volleyball bench was on their feet to help push teammates over the line to victory during Tuesday’s opening game against Manor New Tech. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lady Badger volleyball bench was on their feet to help push teammates over the line to victory during Tuesday’s opening game against Manor New Tech. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers clash with Titans

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Lady Badgers wanted to start the volleyball season strong, and they approached each set accordingly during their opening match Tuesday.For the third consecutive year, Lampasas began its campaign against Manor New Tech, utilizing the Lady Titans as a measuring stick for their potential.
The Lampasas High School tennis team was all smiles after moving to 3-0 with a win over Copperas Cove. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas High School tennis team was all smiles after moving to 3-0 with a win over Copperas Cove. COURTESY PHOTO

Badger tennis stays hot in Cove matchup

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 13, 2026
After wins over Stephenville and Glen Rose on Saturday, the Lampasas High School tennis team kept to its winning ways on Tuesday at Copperas Cove.The Badgers secured a 14-5 win over the Bulldawgs, moving to 3-0 on the season.
The Lampasas High School tennis team stops for group photo after a successful 2-0 start on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas High School tennis team stops for group photo after a successful 2-0 start on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Badgers open season with doubleheader sweep

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 10, 2026
The Lampasas High School tennis team is off to a hot start for the 2026 fall season, securing wins against Stephenville and Glen Rose during Friday’s doubleheader.
Me as a freshman Cougar, helmet finally secured. COURTESY PHOTO

Me as a freshman Cougar, helmet finally secured. COURTESY PHOTO

The time I didn’t get my helmet

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 10, 2026
It’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since I last strapped on a helmet for my senior season at Beloit College.Each year as football season returns, memories from days past pop back into my head some good, some bad. And some just a little silly – like the time I missed out on getting my helmet.
Ross Kothmann, left, makes a handoff to Luke Lambert on Tuesday afternoon, the second day of football practice at Lampasas High School.ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ross Kothmann, left, makes a handoff to Luke Lambert on Tuesday afternoon, the second day of football practice at Lampasas High School.ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers hit the gridiron

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 6, 2026
In his 11th season as Lampasas High School’s head football coach, Troy Rogers said he rarely has seen a better first day of practice than the one he watched Monday.
Dove may tend to be less concentrated after rainy conditions, but Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Program Leader Owen Fitzsimmons said the birds should generally benefit from a wetter summer and improved habitat. KAYE MCDANIEL | COURTESY PHOTO

Dove may tend to be less concentrated after rainy conditions, but Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Program Leader Owen Fitzsimmons said the birds should generally benefit from a wetter summer and improved habitat. KAYE MCDANIEL | COURTESY PHOTO

State’s dove prospects mostly unharmed by summer floods

Jeff Lowe
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Dove season is less than a month away, and according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the season’s promising prospects are undeterred by recent floods in the Hill Country and extreme drought in the Great Plains.
Lampasas High School tennis coach Kenneth Peiser’s squad begins competition today. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas High School tennis coach Kenneth Peiser’s squad begins competition today. FILE PHOTO

Badger tennis team begins fall schedule today

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Lampasas High School tennis team began fall practice Tuesday and opens its 2026 schedule today against Brownwood and Stephenville on the road. The Badgers face Copperas Cove on the road Aug. 11 before school starts Aug. 13.Lampasas travels to Belton on Aug. 15 for matches against Belton (8 a.m.
The Lampasas High School Lady Badger volleyball team goes through their warm-up routine before practice on Tuesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas High School Lady Badger volleyball team goes through their warm-up routine before practice on Tuesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers begin year two strong as Tippie sees growth

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 6, 2026
After a promising first season in 2025, Lampasas High School head volleyball coach Ali Tippie is encouraged by what she’s seeing in the early days of year two.The Lady Badgers kicked off the new season with two-a-day practices on Aug. 1.
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