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ON THE HUNT BY HUNTER KING

ON THE HUNT BY HUNTER KING

On the Hunt:

Hunter King
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Hockey has never been the most popular sport in Texas, but I am here to make the argument for why it should be. The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, so I thought now would be the time to explain how I got into hockey and why I think you should follow it, too.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Memorial golf tournament held over the weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Harvey Stinnett and Annie Trotter turn down Naruna Road to go to the sixth green at Hancock Park Golf Course during the annual Memorial tournament. Results from the event will be available in the Friday edition of the Dispatch Record.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Justin Schulze could be a guy to look out for in the final round on Monday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Justin Schulze could be a guy to look out for in the final round on Monday.

Biggest golf tournament of the year tees off this weekend

Hunter King
Thursday, May 21, 2026
As the annual A.C. January Memorial Golf Tournament prepares to tee off on Saturday, the city and the municipal course are expecting a huge influx of participants in 2026.Ryan Shahan is one of the tournament organizers.
Badger baseball players and trainers show off their certificates on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger baseball players and trainers show off their certificates on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger baseball players honored at annual banquet

Hunter King
Thursday, May 21, 2026
On Monday, the Badger baseball players, coaches, families and friends gathered at Burleson 1856 for the annual awards banquet.A barbecue dinner was catered for the event, and everyone was able to reminisce about the season and enjoy one last time together as a group.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Young tennis players work on their shots during camp on Tuesday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Young tennis players work on their shots during camp on Tuesday.

First post-school youth camps draw participants

Hunter King
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Classes for the Lampasas school district have ended, which means the first youth sports camps started.A tennis camp, a volleyball camp and a baseball camp all took place this week.Youth from first grade through incoming freshmen got the opportunity to participate in some of these camps.
Many young Badgers will get valuable training through the nearly two months of workouts. FILE PHOTO

Many young Badgers will get valuable training through the nearly two months of workouts. FILE PHOTO

SWAT set to begin first day of June

Hunter King
Monday, May 18, 2026
Although school ended last Thursday, a big group of students from Lampasas Middle School and Lampasas High School will be back on campus in no time, as Badger athletes will begin the annual SWAT conditioning program June 1.
Amari Munoz finished her high school career with a Second Team All-District recognition. FILE PHOTO

Amari Munoz finished her high school career with a Second Team All-District recognition. FILE PHOTO

All-District awards announced for Lampasas softball

Hunter King
Monday, May 18, 2026
The Lady Badger softball team had many of its players honored with All-District recognitions. Official results were announced after all the teams in the district had their seasons end.

More youth sports camps on deck this week

Hunter King
Monday, May 18, 2026
After one youth football camp took place last week, this week will see more of the camps for this summer.Tennis, baseball and volleyball are all holding camps this week for young Badgers.Monday through Wednesday is the tennis camp that will feature kids from grades first through ninth.
Keitha Goodwin poses with her medals from two first-place finishes at the Texas Senior Games. COURTESY PHOTO

Keitha Goodwin poses with her medals from two first-place finishes at the Texas Senior Games. COURTESY PHOTO

Local resident headed to national senior games in swimming

Hunter King
Thursday, May 14, 2026
A local woman recently won two different swimming events at the Texas state senior games in San Antonio, and has qualified to compete at the National Senior Games in the summer of 2027 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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