Sports

Youth league holds opening day

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Lampasas Fire Department firefighters Lane Lewis, far right, and Morris Wilkins raise the American flag while members of the team Basic Pitches stand at attention during Lampasas County Youth League opening-day ceremonies. League President Chris Harrison said 500 players from several age groups and cities participated in Saturday’s opening day at the Turner Field Complex. JEFF LOWE

Lady Badger golfers

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Lady Badger golfers Elizabeth Cross, LeeAnn Parker, Kinsley Lindeman, Shaylee Wolfe and Kylee Rutledge show the first-place team plaque they earned on March 29 and April 5 in a 36-hole district tournament. Their team score was 326-336--662. JEFF LOWE

District wrestling in progress at press time

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Lampasas had the following seeding in the district wrestling tournament, which was scheduled for Thursday in College Station. BOYS Anthony Harris, 1st seed Rylan Myers, 2nd seed Jonathan Dill, 3rd seed Landon DiBattiste, 4th seed GIRLS Ashtyn Friedlander, 1st seed Tayln Smith, 1st seed Mia Martell, 2nd seed Karli Wiley, 3rd seed Brianna Miller, 3rd seed.

Girls’ golf wins district by 146 strokes

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The Lady Badgers beat Glen Rose by 146 strokes to win the 36-hole district golf tournament, which ended Monday in Gatesville. LeeAnn Parker earned her second individual district title, with a score of 73-81--154.

JV softball undefeated through first district round

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The Lady Badger JV softball team is 4-0 in district. Pictured are, back row left to right, Daecee Ellis, Alyssa Sharkey, Koren Newkirk, Aubrey Tower and Amelia Stanley; middle row, Emma Lopez, Grace Ullevig, Saige Koger, Ashtyn Friedlander, Abby Dromgoole and Addison Berry front row, Ellie Eicher, Morgan Myers and Karissa Perez. The Lampasas JV will play at Gatesville on April 9, followed by the varsity. LAMPASAS ISD ATHLETICS