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COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

Coach retires after 34 years in Lampasas

Hunter King
Monday, June 29, 2026
Longtime middle school coach and teacher Jim Burks has officially retired after 34 years in Lampasas and a long, successful career.Burks spent the majority of his career at Lampasas Middle School.

Basketball team plays final game in Hamilton summer league

Hunter King
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Badger basketball team played its final two games in Hamilton on Monday night.Lampasas picked up a win over Clifton 49-48, and then the team lost a tough game to Goldthwaite 60-39.In the game against Clifton, scoring was led by Vincent Shahan with 13 points.
COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK The girls’ soccer team poses for a photo after summer league matches.

COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS ATHLETICS FACEBOOK The girls’ soccer team poses for a photo after summer league matches.

Girls’ soccer finishes up summer league action

Hunter King
Monday, June 22, 2026
Since the start of summer, the Lampasas girls’ soccer team has been playing in a summer league in some pretty hot temperatures.
Vincent Shahan and the Badgers also played in Hamilton Monday. FILE PHOTO

Vincent Shahan and the Badgers also played in Hamilton Monday. FILE PHOTO

Badgers play three games at Georgetown summer league

Hunter King
Monday, June 22, 2026
Last Thursday, the Badger basketball team played three contests in Georgetown for the third consecutive week this summer.Starting against a team from McNeil High School, the Badgers won 39-28.
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Badgers set to take on Gatesville in 7-on-7 again this week

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2026
Ross Kothmann, left, and Tripp Stinnett have been making plays for the Badgers during 7-on-7 action against Gatesville as it has been hosted here at Lampasas High School. They will be back in action this week for the third consecutive outing against the Hornets.
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