Sports

Wrestler signs to compete at the next level

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At the state wrestling meet held recently in Houston, something happened for the first time in Lampasas High School history. Brianna Miller became the first Lady Badger to win a wrestling match at the state competition.

Soccer suffers loss to Academy

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The Badgers gave up a goal in the last few minutes of the game Tuesday to lose 3-2 to the Academy Bees at home. Thomas Swilley scored on a corner kick from Keaton Black to give the Badgers a 2-1 lead in the second half, before the Bees were able to answer with two goals of their own.

LOMETA HORNETS

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The Hornets pose with their bi-district trophy after winning their first-round playoff game. COURTESY PHOTO.

Badger Backers

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Kali Hunter stands on third and looks into her team’s dugout after hitting a two RBI triple. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Name: JT Saucedo Class: Junior Sport: Soccer Favorite Athlete: Issac Abken Favorite College or Professional Sports Team: PSG Name: Tyler Ecker Class: Freshman Sport: Soccer Sport: Soccer Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi Favorite Movie or TV Show: “Saved by the Bell” Name: Keaton Black Class: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Favorite Hobby: Playing Xbox Favorite College or Professional Sports Team: San Antonio Spurs Name: Austin Mathey Class: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Favorite Athlete: KJ Stephens Favorite Movie or TV Show: “Extraction”.

Hornets lose to Strawn in the second round

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The Lometa Hornets competed against the Strawn Greyhounds in the second round of the playoffs last week and lost 75-60. The Hornets were outscored 19-8 in the second quarter, and that created a deficit they could not overcome.

Lady Badgers shut out Jarrell for district win

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The Lady Badgers secured their fourth district win of the year after beating the Jarrell Lady Cougars 3-0 on the road. “We have officially beat our district record from last year, and the girls are so excited,” Lampasas head coach Emma Sharp said.