Sports

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Bear Orlando shows off a catfish he caught on Wednesday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Bear Orlando shows off a catfish he caught on Wednesday.

Several hundred participate in Spring Ho fishing derby

Hunter King
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Hundreds of cane fishing poles lined the banks of Sulphur Creek at W.M. Brook Park on Wednesday morning, as catfish, perch and bass were pulled out by youth of all ages.
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COURTESY PHOTO I METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

What to know about travel sports

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Youth sports have long been touted as beneficial for children. According to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, research has shown that youth sports participation pays both short- and long-term dividends.
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Goll terminology beginners should know

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Golf is a unique sport with a language and terminology all its own. Novice golfers may be curious what their fellow players are speaking about when out on the links. Terms like ‘birdie’ and ‘bogey’ and ‘shank’ might confound novice golfers.
The United States took on Belgium Monday night in the round of 16. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The United States took on Belgium Monday night in the round of 16. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

On the Hunt: Sharing a love for soccer and the World Cup

Hunter King
Monday, July 6, 2026
If this run during the World Cup for the United States Men’s National Team didn’t get you fired up, then I might have to question your patriotism and love for America.
Tenley Langford drives baseline against Shoemaker. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Tenley Langford drives baseline against Shoemaker. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers finish summer league this week

Hunter King
Thursday, July 2, 2026
With their final set of games played Monday, the Lady Badger basketball team officially finished summer league action as the month of June came to an end.The girls played multiple games every Tuesday at Lampasas High School.
COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

COURTESY PHOTO Jim Burks with his sons, Carter Burks (54), and Joey Burks (37) as they played together for Lampasas.

Coach retires after 34 years in Lampasas

Hunter King
Monday, June 29, 2026
Longtime middle school coach and teacher Jim Burks has officially retired after 34 years in Lampasas and a long, successful career.Burks spent the majority of his career at Lampasas Middle School.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Housten Hill hauls in a touchdown against Gatesville on Wednesday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Housten Hill hauls in a touchdown against Gatesville on Wednesday.

Badgers finish 7-on-7 against Gatesville on Wednesday

Hunter King
Thursday, June 25, 2026
After three weeks of competition against the Gatesville Hornets, the series of 7-on-7 games has come to an end. Now the attention will turn toward fall football camp which starts in a little over a month.

Basketball team plays final game in Hamilton summer league

Hunter King
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Badger basketball team played its final two games in Hamilton on Monday night.Lampasas picked up a win over Clifton 49-48, and then the team lost a tough game to Goldthwaite 60-39.In the game against Clifton, scoring was led by Vincent Shahan with 13 points.
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