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The Badgers look for an open lane on a rushing play against the Liberty Hlll Legacy Ranch Wranglers last Friday in the season’s first scrimmage. JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

Wrangler D a tough test in scrimmage

Jeff Lowe

Monday, August 17, 2026

Coach Troy Rogers knew early in the Badgers’ first scrimmage what the major point of emphasis would be between now and the season opener.“I want to see the turnovers eliminated. Way too many turnovers,” he said.

LHS volleyball battles at Tex-Fest tournament

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

The Lampasas Lady Badger volleyball team faced stiff competition at the Tex-Fest tournament Thursday through Saturday in Wimberly.Across the three-day stretch, the Lady Badgers finished with a 1-8 record, moving them to 2-8 on the season.The Lady Badgers’ solo victory came in a two-set win against...

Lometa’s Jose Carbajal rolls out of the pocket as head coach Terrence Wadley observes during Thursday’s home scrimmage against Menard and May. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa shows bright spots in scrimmage test

Erick Mitchell

Monday, August 17, 2026

The Lometa Hornets are not yet a finished product, but head coach Terrence Wadley liked what his group brought to the field during Friday’s home scrimmage against Menard and May.A season ago, both those teams enjoyed playoff success before falling to the eventual UIL 1A Division I six-man state...

KIMBERLY BURNSIDE | COURTESY PHOTO From left, Addi Ortegon, Alix McMasters, Hadlee McCorkle and Cohen Watson wear the medals they brought home from Friday’s Temple Invitational.

Runners medal at Temple Invitational

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

Several Lampasas runners medaled at the Temple Invitational cross country meet on Friday, the season opener.Junior Cohen Watson placed second in the varsity boys’ division with a time of 16:40 in the three-mile race.

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

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

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

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

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.The Badgers earned a 16-3 victory against Stephenville in the morning before finishing with a 14-5 record against the Tigers in the...

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.

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