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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Training for victory

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Incoming Badger freshmen line up in victory formation during a three-day football camp last week. Two-a-days are underway this week for freshmen through seniors. The Badgers will have an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday morning, and their first scrimmage against another team comes Aug.

2026 BADGER VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
(Scrimmage) Aug. 14 vs. Legacy Ranch 6:30 p.m.(Scrimmage) Aug. 20 at Austin McCallum 6:30 p.m.Regular season Aug. 28 at Gatesville 7:30 p.m.Sept. 4 vs. Pflugerville Connally 7 p.m. (Senior Night) Sept. 11 at San Antonio Central Catholic 7 p.m.Sept. 18 vs. Wimberley 7 p.m. (Homecoming) Sept. 25 vs.
Beau Patterson towers over a Marble Falls defender during his senior year at Lampasas. FILE PHOTO

Beau Patterson towers over a Marble Falls defender during his senior year at Lampasas. FILE PHOTO

BEAU KNOWS BASKETBALL

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
After breaking records on the hardwood at Lampasas High School, Beau Patterson is ready to take his basketball talents to the Tar Heel State.In a matter of days, the 7-footer will pack his bags and settle in at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina.
Hadlee McCorkle has competed in track since around age 5, running in prestigious events like the Clash of Texas -- which featured over 2,000 runners. COURTESY PHOTO

Hadlee McCorkle has competed in track since around age 5, running in prestigious events like the Clash of Texas -- which featured over 2,000 runners. COURTESY PHOTO

McCorkle ready for the Junior Olympic spotlight

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As an incoming Lampasas High School freshman, Hadlee McCorkle already has the need for speed.On Tuesday, McCorkle will compete in the 1,500-meter race at the national AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa.

Hornets have strong core of returning players

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lometa saw strong turnout for this summer’s conditioning workouts, and head football coach Terrence Wadley hopes to keep the momentum going as official practice starts Monday at 7 a.m.The Hornets’ season opener is Aug. 28, when they will host nine-time state champion Richland Springs.

Schulze wins WTJCT 6-7 Division

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Landon Schulze won the Coed 6-7 Division of the West Texas Junior Champions Tour golf finals Tuesday. He carded a 41 on the first nine-hole round Monday at The Legends Golf Course in Kingsland before roaring back with five birdies on Day 2 for a score of 32.
Incoming freshman Kaiser Morua launches a pass on Monday morning during a three-day camp held at Lampasas High School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Incoming freshman Kaiser Morua launches a pass on Monday morning during a three-day camp held at Lampasas High School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Football camp primes players for season

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
This week’s three-day football camp at Lampasas High School, led by LISD coaches, was open to incoming seventh- through incoming ninth-grade players. Freshman, JV and varsity practice starts on Monday at 6:30 a.m. The LHS subvarsity teams open the season at home Aug.
Henley Murchison goes through a drill during the Lady Badgers’ volleyball camp for incoming freshmen last Tuesday through Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Henley Murchison goes through a drill during the Lady Badgers’ volleyball camp for incoming freshmen last Tuesday through Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Volleyball two-a-days start Saturday

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Official practice starts Aug. 1 for the Lady Badger volleyball team, beginning its second season under coach Allison Tippie.

VARSITY FOOTBALL

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
(Scrimmage) Aug. 14 vs. Legacy Ranch 6:30 p.m. (Scrimmage) Aug. 20 at Austin McCallum 6:30 p.m. Regular season Aug. 28 at Gatesville 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 vs. Pflugerville Connally 7 p.m. (Senior Night) Sept. 11 at San Antonio Central Catholic 7 p.m. Sept. 18 vs. Wimberley 7 p.m. (Homecoming) Sept.
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