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Both Lometa golf teams move on to regional tournament

Hunter King

Thursday, April 2, 2026

On Monday, the Lometa boys’ and girls’ golf teams competed at their district tournament in San Saba, and both qualified for the regional competition.According to coach Kolby Hesbrook, Madison Henry was the top overall finisher and district champion for the second year in a row.

Maylee Kates slides into home plate during the first inning of the Lady Badgers’ game against Jarrell on Tuesday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Softball team loses lead, falls to Jarrell Tuesday night

Hunter King

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Lady Badger softball team saw its 5-0 lead disappear in a tough loss to Jarrell on Tuesday night.The Lady Badgers jumped all over the Lady Cougars early in the game, as they scored all five of their runs in the first inning. Brooklyn Farmer drove in Maylee Kates to open the scoring.

Cory White screams in celebration after rounding second base following his walk-off home run. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Walkoff Tank

Hunter King

Thursday, April 2, 2026

One crack of the bat in the bottom of the seventh inning turned a 1-1 tied ball game into a 3-1 victory over Georgetown Gateway. Badger Cory White launched a ball out to left field that carried over the wall, as the players in the dugout and crowd in the bleachers erupted with cheers.

Name: Hadlie Perry Class: Freshman Sport: Softball Favorite Teacher or Coach: Coach Messer Favorite Place in Lampasas: Alamo Coffee One Person You Look Up To: My mom Main Goal This Season: To improve

2026 BADGER SPORTS BACKERS

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Hannah Rogers vaulted her way to a first-place finish at the Johnny Lam Jones Relays. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers host the Johnny Lam Jones Relays

Hunter King

Monday, March 30, 2026

Last Thursday was the annual Johnny Lam Jones Relays hosted at Lampasas High School.The Lady Badgers team finished third with 75.5 points at the event, while the Badger boys finished sixth with 39 points.

Aaron Everts shows off his medal for fifth place at the state powerlifting meet last weekend. COURTESY PHOTO

Badgers set personal and school records at state powerlifting meet

Hunter King

Monday, March 30, 2026

Badger Aaron Everts medaled at the state powerlifting meet, as he earned a fifth-place finish in the 181-pound unequipped division.Everts recorded personal records in the squat at 515 pounds and deadlift at 570 pounds.

Calvin Phelps releases a pitch during the first inning of last Friday’s contest. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers cage Bulldogs on walk-off hit by pitch

Hunter King

Monday, March 30, 2026

As Burnet and Lampasas were tied 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning last Friday night, the Badgers came to the plate.

Lampasas tennis poses with their medals from the Liberty Hill tournament. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

Tennis team competes in final tournament before district

Hunter King

Monday, March 30, 2026

The final tournament of the spring season before district is held took place last week in Liberty Hill.The Lampasas team competed in a tournament with 13 teams at both the 4A and 5A level.

Errors cost softball team in loss to Burnet

Hunter King

Thursday, March 26, 2026

On Tuesday night, the Lady Badger softball team had trouble with errors and lost 10-5 to Burnet.Lampasas jumped out to a lead in the second inning with a two-run homer by Laynee Bretey. But they would give that lead right back, as Burnet scored two runs in the top of the third.

Caroline White, left, Madelynn White, Jack Allison and Elijah Copeland wear their gold medals after the Midway tournament. COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER

Tennis team competes at big tournament in Waco

Hunter King

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Two Lampasas doubles teams took first place at a big tournament hosted by Waco Midway last Friday.

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