Sports
Hunter King
The Badger wrestling team had multiple competitors finish on the podium at the Jim Grimm Tournament at Lake Belton High School over the weekend.For the varsity, Kaiden Fernandez captured a first-place finish for Lampasas.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Beau Patterson broke the career record for rebounds at Lampasas against Marble Falls. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Badgers dominate Marble Falls, advance to 3-0 in district play
Hunter King
In the first district game at home, the Badger basketball team played much more efficiently and a lot more like themselves on the way to a 25-point win, 60-35, over Marble Falls Tuesday night.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Girls’ basketball sees winning streak end against Marble Falls
Hunter King
The Lady Badger basketball team had a 4239 loss to Marble Falls on Tuesday night that ended their nine-game winning streak at the hands of the Lady Mustangs.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lady Badger soccer moves to 9-2 after win over Gateway
Hunter King
On Tuesday night, the Lady Badger soccer team faced the Gateway Lady Gators, an opponent they played last weekend at their tournament.The Lady Badgers won 3-1 in a match where they dominated the second half to turn a 1-1 game at the half into a victory.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Boys’ soccer team wins tight game over Legacy Ranch
Hunter King
The Badger soccer team won a 3-2 match over the new high school in Liberty Hill, Legacy Ranch.The Badgers led on three different occasions in the match at 1-0, 2-1 and eventually at 3-2. Once they got that 3-2 lead, they were able to hold serve and keep the lead until the final whistle.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Name: Dylan Polmanteer Class: Senior Sport: Basketball Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. Brayton Favorite Place in Lampasas: Alfredo’s One Person You Look Up To: My mom Main Goal This Season: Win district
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Beau Patterson goes up against a Taylor defender during last Friday’s game.
Badgers hold on to beat Taylor, move to 2-0 in district
Hunter King
Tensions got very high down the stretch, as Calum Mitchell hit a free throw with less than a second left to ice the game and give the Badgers a 53-49 road win over the Taylor Ducks last Friday night.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Girls’ soccer goes 5-0, wins Cameron Yoe tournament
Hunter King
The Lady Badger soccer team had quite the weekend, as the girls brought home some hardware from the Cameron Yoe tournament where they emerged as champions.In the first game, the Lady Badgers were dominant against Holy Trinity, winning 8-0.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Lady Badgers win district opener over Taylor
Hunter King
Winning nine games in a row in any season and at any point during the season is a big accomplishment, but to win games the way the Lady Badgers have done it where the ninth game is the district opener on the road -- is very impressive.
Monday, January 12, 2026
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Sam Williams makes a pass to a teammate during Tuesday’s game against Gateway.
Badgers win road game at Gateway; start 1-0 in district play
Hunter King
The Badger basketball team accomplished something the players hadn’t done in the four years the Gateway Gators have been in their district, as Lampasas beat the Gators 65-52 in Georgetown Tuesday night.
Thursday, January 8, 2026