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Boys and girls junior high golf teams win recent tournament

Hunter King
Monday, April 27, 2026
Last week, the Lampasas Middle School golf team won on both the boys’ and girls’ side at a tournament in Llano.The LMS boys won the tournament with a total score of 164 strokes.Layton Eckermann was the first-place individual finisher after shooting 36 on the course.
The Lady Badger golf team shows off their trophy and medals from winning the regional golf tournament last week. COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS HIGH SCHOOL FACEBOOK

The Lady Badger golf team shows off their trophy and medals from winning the regional golf tournament last week. COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS HIGH SCHOOL FACEBOOK

Lady Badger golfers win regional tournament, on to state

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The regional golf tournament took place last week, and both the Lampasas varsity golf teams got the opportunity to compete after the boys won the district title and the girls finished second.The Lady Badgers played some of their best golf of the season, coach Justin Schulze said, as the girls...
Arianna Gonzalez is set to play golf at Mount St. Mary’s University. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Arianna Gonzalez is set to play golf at Mount St. Mary’s University. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Five student athletes sign to continue competing in college

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On Tuesday, several Badgers and Lady Badgers signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.Kaiden Fernandez will pursue wrestling at Schreiner University in Kerrville.Arianna Gonzalez has committed to play golf at Mount St. Mary's University in...
Keaton Owen gets a hug from assistant coach Doug Messer after getting her award. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Keaton Owen gets a hug from assistant coach Doug Messer after getting her award. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams recognized at annual banquet

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This week, both the Badger and Lady Badger basketball teams were honored at the annual banquet that celebrated their successful seasons.Coaches for both sports came up and addressed the audience to talk about each of their athletes and the seasons they had.Players from freshman and junior varsity...
Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Softball, baseball teams ready for first round of playoffs

Hunter King
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This week and next week will mark the start of the final postseason events for team sports, as softball and baseball begin the bi-district playoff round.The softball team started its journey in the playoffs last night with game one against China Spring at home in Lampasas.
Name: Brayden McLoughlin Class: Sophomore Sport: Baseball and Football Favorite Teacher or Coach: Coach Berry Favorite Place in Lampasas: The gym One Person You Look Up To: Liam Doyle Main Goal This Season: Make a deep playoff run

Name: Brayden McLoughlin Class: Sophomore Sport: Baseball and Football Favorite Teacher or Coach: Coach Berry Favorite Place in Lampasas: The gym One Person You Look Up To: Liam Doyle Main Goal This Season: Make a deep playoff run

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News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Lady Badger softball loses heartbreaker to Burnet

Hunter King
Monday, April 20, 2026
Going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Lady Badger softball team led the Burnet Lady Bulldogs 8-6.A couple of mistakes followed by some clutch hitting by Burnet allowed the Lady Bulldogs to score three runs in the half inning, and they scored the final run on a double down the leftfield...

Bats struggle to get going against Salado

Hunter King
Monday, April 20, 2026
In another tight matchup with Salado, the Badger baseball team struggled to get the offense going Friday, as they were shut out 3-0 to close the district season with an 8-4 record.Head coach Chance Evans said the Badgers were able to get runners on and in scoring position, but they could not get...

Junior high tennis plays full day of matches in Gatesville

Hunter King
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Last Saturday, the Lampasas Middle School tennis team went to Gatesville for a full day of matches.The young Badgers played from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. against some tough competition.Seventh-grader Abigail White competed in the eighth-grade girls’ singles bracket and came home with the...
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