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Lampasas’ volleyball team played six games in a three-day stretch, winning four of six. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD |

Lampasas’ volleyball team played six games in a three-day stretch, winning four of six. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD |

Lady Badgers close out tournament season

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, August 31, 2026
Lampasas’ volleyball team wrapped up a grueling tournament season with the Comanche tournament on Thursday and Saturday, sandwiched around a big non-district match at Gatesville on Friday.

Lometa opens season with loss to Richland Springs

Mason Hines
Monday, August 31, 2026
Lometa started the 2026 football campaign with a hard-fought loss to the Richland Springs Coyotes, falling 64-24 on Friday night.Defensive struggles were a major factor, as the Hornets failed to get off the field on fourth down throughout the game.Cleaning up small mistakes and getting players back...
Ross Kothmann makes a handoff to John Stenson against Gatesville. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Ross Kothmann makes a handoff to John Stenson against Gatesville. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

BADGERS SHUT OUT GATESVILLE

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, August 31, 2026
By the end of the Badgers’ first possession in their Week 1 challenge at Gatesville on Friday, it was clear they were in full control of the pace of the game.
Brayden McLoughlin reaches for a one-handed snag in a scrimmage versus McCallum High on Aug. 20 in Austin. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Brayden McLoughlin reaches for a one-handed snag in a scrimmage versus McCallum High on Aug. 20 in Austin. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers ready for Gatesville

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
It’s been a few years since the Badgers faced Gatesville in the regular season. The last time Lampasas took on the Hornets was in 2021.
Angelina Davis leaps into the air and levels her serve over the net. Davis’ seven kills on the night were a team-high in the program sweep over Florence. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Angelina Davis leaps into the air and levels her serve over the net. Davis’ seven kills on the night were a team-high in the program sweep over Florence. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers come back for clean sweep

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Ali Tippie knew it would be a rough game for the Badgers on Tuesday night after the team missed 18 serves in warmups.
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New sports editor joins Dispatch Record staff

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Prior to this month, Lampasas was just a word on a sign I’d drive under on my way into Austin. Now Lampasas is a place I hope to make my community as I serve as the sports editor for the Dispatch Record.
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