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Jim Schlossnagle addresses the media and more at his introductory press conference for Texas. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS ATHLETICS

Jim Schlossnagle addresses the media and more at his introductory press conference for Texas. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS ATHLETICS

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Hunter King
Monday, July 8, 2024
Rivalry can be defined as competition for the same objective or for superiority. That does a good job of explaining differences between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies in every sport the two schools compete in on a yearly basis.
Bryson Roberts is a key piece in the Lampasas passing game. FILE PHOTO

Bryson Roberts is a key piece in the Lampasas passing game. FILE PHOTO

Confidence, excitement seen in Badger football camp as season approaches

Hunter King
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
It may be only July, but football season is closer than one would think. The Badgers will be back on that historic grass field in the blink of an eye.Over the course of the summer, the team has been able to spend around 45 minutes to an hour together most days after SWAT conditioning workouts.
A group of young golfers practice on the driving range at Hancock Park Golf Course on Tuesday at golf camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A group of young golfers practice on the driving range at Hancock Park Golf Course on Tuesday at golf camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Local youngsters learn the basics of golf at annual camp

Hunter King
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The annual Badger golf camp took place in the morning Monday and Tuesday at Hancock Park Golf Course.The boys and girls were split into two groups: a beginner group and an intermediate group. The beginners’ camp ran from 8-9:30 a.m., and the intermediate camp extended from 10-11:30 a.m. both days.
Chloe Thorp works through an agility drill Monday morning at SWAT. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Chloe Thorp works through an agility drill Monday morning at SWAT. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

SWAT and summer workouts have reached the July break

Hunter King
Monday, July 1, 2024
Summer SWAT workouts have seen some of the biggest numbers ever this year, with nearly 400 middle school and high school athletes in attendance on some days. The conditioning program has even maintained more than 200 athletes this late in the process.
Kennedi Smart attempts a layup through traffic against Hamilton during the final summer league day. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kennedi Smart attempts a layup through traffic against Hamilton during the final summer league day. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers split games to close out home summer league

Hunter King
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Lady Badger basketball team finished its home summer league this month with a win over Hamilton and a close loss to Burnet.The girls completed the month of June by playing multiple games each Monday at the high school.The Lady Badgers beat Hamilton 33-29 in the first game on Monday.
Nolan Lecker works on his free throws during the boys’ basketball camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Nolan Lecker works on his free throws during the boys’ basketball camp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Older boys’ and girls’ basketball camps held this week

Hunter King
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Rylan Chapa goes up for a layup while finishing a drill.On Monday and Tuesday, incoming sevenththrough ninth-grade boys gathered at Lampasas Middle School for the annual basketball camp.From Wednesday through today, the same age group of girls gathered for their camp.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Aidan Nuckles competed all summer, and he has become a leader for the Badgers on the court.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Aidan Nuckles competed all summer, and he has become a leader for the Badgers on the court.

Badgers close out summer league in tight loss

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 24, 2024
Two points is all that separated the Badgers from Austin High in the final summer league game of the season.The Badgers suffered a 20-18 loss in the singleelimination tournament in Georgetown on June 19.
Payton Crawford lines up a three pointer during Monday’s summer league game against Burnet. The Lady Badgers captured a convincing 50-17 victory. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Payton Crawford lines up a three pointer during Monday’s summer league game against Burnet. The Lady Badgers captured a convincing 50-17 victory. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers continue summer success

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Lady Badgers captured two wins on their home hardwood during Monday’s summer league action.The wins came after Lampasas earned first place at the TABC showcase in Bryan June 14-15.Monday’s games featured familiar opponents in Burnet and Goldthwaite.
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