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Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Preseason Rankings

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
4A DIVISION I1. Stephenville2. Lindale3. Springtown4. Kilgore5. La Vernia6. San Antonio Davenport7. Decatur8. Sulphur Springs*9. Bay City10. Canyon West Plains4A DIVISION II 1. Carthage2. West Orange-Stark3. La Vega4. Pleasant Grove5. Cuero6. Brock7. Lubbock Liberty 8. Wimberley 9. Gilmer10.

Middle school and freshman football camp starts Monday

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Monday through Wednesday next week will see the final sports camp of the summer offered.The seventh-grade through ninth-grade “Fast, Physical, Fearless” football camp will take place from 8-10 a.m.each morning.Cost for the camp is $35 per student.
This young softball team was one of many competing during the LCYLA season. COURTESY PHOTO

This young softball team was one of many competing during the LCYLA season. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas youth league board members recall recent season

Hunter King
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The most recent season of the Lampasas County Youth League Association baseball and softball action came to an end in May, and by all accounts it was a great success.Board member Adam Seymour and Board President Luke Argo took time on Monday afternoon to talk about the season.
Groups like this were all over Hancock Park Golf Course for the Britches and Bows Tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Groups like this were all over Hancock Park Golf Course for the Britches and Bows Tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Couples compete in annual golf tournament

Hunter King
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The annual Britches and Bows Golf Tournament took place last weekend at Hancock Park Golf Course. The tournament features two-person scramble teams consisting of one man and one woman and includes competition in multiple flights based on Saturday scores.
Badger football on Badger Field was always a blast to cover. FILE PHOTO

Badger football on Badger Field was always a blast to cover. FILE PHOTO

On the hunt:

Hunter King
Monday, July 20, 2026
This is my final week with the Lampasas Dispatch Record as I am officially moving on to a new career. The last five years I have spent in Lampasas covering the local sports have been the best work experience of my life.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Runners break off for the start of the 10k race at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Runners break off for the start of the 10k race at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

Over 600 runners take on the Toughest 10K in Texas

Hunter King
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Toughest 10K in Texas drew a record crowd during Spring Ho this year as around 650 participants lined up in front of Lampasas Middle School to take on the challenge.Top finishers overall in the 10K were Erik Grover of Lorena and Danielle Toms of Temple.The start time for the race was 7 a.m.
Poles lined the creek in W.M. Brook Park for the fishing derby. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Poles lined the creek in W.M. Brook Park for the fishing derby. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

One angler brings in 50 fish at annual fishing derby

Hunter King
Monday, July 13, 2026
At the annual Kiddie Fishing Derby during Spring Ho, prizes were given out for the most fish caught overall, the most fish caught by age group, the longest fish caught overall and the longest fish caught by age group.One angler stood out above the rest when it came to the number of fish caught.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Nate Borchardt tosses a beanbag during the cornhole tournament.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Nate Borchardt tosses a beanbag during the cornhole tournament.

Cornhole and washer pitching draws big crowd

Hunter King
Monday, July 13, 2026
The Gavin Garrett Soccer Complex was filled with participants and spectators Saturday for the Spring Ho cornhole and washer pitching tournaments. People of all ages came out to compete, and the action did not disappoint.Results were as follows.
The Hornets have had plenty of practices in just their helmets in the past. This could be required at times this season. FILE PHOTO

The Hornets have had plenty of practices in just their helmets in the past. This could be required at times this season. FILE PHOTO

Lometa head coach/athletic director discusses new heat regulations

Hunter King
Thursday, July 9, 2026
With the new UIL heat regulations becoming effective this school year, there will be some adjustments required for practices at Lometa High School as the Hornets prepare for the football season.
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