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Baseball team’s comeback effort falls short

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A three-run top of the seventh inning tied the game at 5-5 between Lampasas and Gateway, but a run by the Gators in the bottom half gave them the 6-5 win. JT Posten pitched well for Lampasas, giving up only five hits and striking out eight batters.

Soccer team prepares for playoff round

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HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Chris Mendoza shoots from around 20 yards out during Wednesday’s playoff warmup match against Lago Vista. The Badgers won 4-3 as they prepare to take on Life Waxahachie in the bi-district round of the playoffs Tuesday in Mineral Wells..