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Sophomore quarterback Ross Kothmann makes the handoff to running back John Stenson in the Badgers’ Week 2 non-district game versus Pflugerville Connally. The Badgers went into overtime for the first time since 2018 and ultimately lost on the Cougars’ successful extra point. ANA SOFIA MEYER| DISPATCH RECORD

Sophomore quarterback Ross Kothmann makes the handoff to running back John Stenson in the Badgers’ Week 2 non-district game versus Pflugerville Connally. The Badgers went into overtime for the first time since 2018 and ultimately lost on the Cougars’ successful extra point. ANA SOFIA MEYER| DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers suffer overtime loss

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, September 7, 2026
Since Troy Rogers took over the football program 11 seasons ago, the Badgers have been all about earning the right to win.
Senior wide receiver Tripp Stinnett celebrates his first touchdown of the season against Gatesville with offensive lineman Pablo Cortez. Stinnett finished the night with two receiving touchdowns. ANA SOFIA MEYERL | DISPATCH RECORD

Senior wide receiver Tripp Stinnett celebrates his first touchdown of the season against Gatesville with offensive lineman Pablo Cortez. Stinnett finished the night with two receiving touchdowns. ANA SOFIA MEYERL | DISPATCH RECORD

Home opener on horizon

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Every year, high school football players look forward to senior night as a celebration of their years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears they’ve put into their program.
Junior libero Kari Kepler receives service in one of the Lady Badgers’ early-season matches. Kepler has become a six rotation player for coach Ali Tippie this season, taking on the leadership of her position. ANA SOFIA MEYERL | DISPATCH RECORD

Junior libero Kari Kepler receives service in one of the Lady Badgers’ early-season matches. Kepler has become a six rotation player for coach Ali Tippie this season, taking on the leadership of her position. ANA SOFIA MEYERL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas falls to Llano in non-district

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
At this point in the volleyball season, the Lady Badgers are locked in on building momentum heading into District 24-4A competition.
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College football is finally back

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Football might not be my favorite sport -- that honor will probably forever belong to basketball -- but football is definitely my favorite sports season. It’s in the fall, that short period of time between the scorching heat of the summer and the miserable cold of the winter.
Senior middle blocker Cheyenne Weems lays down a big block for the Lady Hornets. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Senior middle blocker Cheyenne Weems lays down a big block for the Lady Hornets. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Hornets take loss

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Lometa’s volleyball team hosted the Richland Springs Lady Coyotes on Tuesday for a non-district match.
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Lometa Hosnets

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News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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