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Kase Bumpus dribbles past a Burnet defender during the Lady Badgers’ district victory on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kase Bumpus dribbles past a Burnet defender during the Lady Badgers’ district victory on Friday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Girls’ basketball dominates Burnet with 20-point win

Hunter King
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Lady Badger basketball team rounded out the first half of district play with a 52-32 win over Burnet on the road. The win takes their record to 3-2 after the first five games.
Brody Hilgenberg pushes up weight during the squat portion of the Badgers’ home powerlifting meet on Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Brody Hilgenberg pushes up weight during the squat portion of the Badgers’ home powerlifting meet on Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Powerlifters win home meet, breaking several records

Hunter King
Monday, January 26, 2026
Thursday night was the only home powerlifting meet of the year, and the Badgers had numerous athletes in action. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the meet, and multiple records were broken.On the boys’ side, Lampasas collected 58 points to win the meet.
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Winning streak continues

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Calum Mitchell finishes at the rim in a victory at Burnet on Friday. The Badgers will host the Taylor Ducks tonight.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Beau Patterson secured another double-double in the Badgers’ win over Salado.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Beau Patterson secured another double-double in the Badgers’ win over Salado.

Badgers win battle of unbeatens over Salado

Hunter King
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Tuesday night’s basketball game between Lampasas and Salado largely lived up to its billing, as the two 4-0 district teams did battle in a contest that was very competitive until late when Lampasas eventually separated to win 72-55.

Lampasas lifters compete at first meet of season

Hunter King
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Last Thursday, the Lampasas powerlifting team traveled to Burnet for its first official meet of the season.The boys’ team came home with a first-place finish to open the season, and the Lady Badgers earned a second-place finish.The Lady Badgers had some personal records broken during the meet.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Abra White attempts a floater in the paint againt the Lady Eagles on Tuesday.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Abra White attempts a floater in the paint againt the Lady Eagles on Tuesday.

Girls’ basketball loses to Salado in tight contest

Hunter King
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Lady Badgers faced a tough matchup Tuesday night when the Salado Lady Eagles came to town. They fought a physical game but ultimately came up short, losing 42-35.
Name: Chris Hernandez Class: Freshman Sport: Basketball, Football and Tennis Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: McDonald’s One Person You Look up To: My big brother Main Goal This Season: To have a good season

Name: Chris Hernandez Class: Freshman Sport: Basketball, Football and Tennis Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: McDonald’s One Person You Look up To: My big brother Main Goal This Season: To have a good season

Name: Chris Hernandez

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Boys’ soccer gets dominant win over Ellison

Hunter King
Thursday, January 22, 2026
On Tuesday, the Badger soccer team hit the road to play Ellison High School in Killeen. They returned to Lampasas with a 4-1 win after playing some of their best soccer of the season.Head coach Samuel Burnside said his team played beautifully for the full 80 minutes of the match.
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