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JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Excitement builds for big game Friday night

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Lampasas Badgers varsity football players were among the many participants in Wednesday’s Homecoming parade through the downtown area. The Badger Band, Flames drill team, cheerleaders, various other school and community groups also joined the procession.
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Volleyball loses last two matches, looking to bounce back

Hunter King
Thursday, September 25, 2025
In their last two matches – which came against Gateway last Friday at home and then against Marble Falls on the road on Tuesday -- the Lady Badger volleyball team suffered 3-0 losses. They are one match away from finishing the first half of district play and flipping the schedule over.
Name: Easton Hamilton Class: Junior Sport: Football, Tennis and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: Whataburger One Person You Look up To: N/A Main Goal This Season: Be better than last year

Name: Easton Hamilton Class: Junior Sport: Football, Tennis and Track Favorite Teacher or Coach: Mr. T Favorite Place in Town: Whataburger One Person You Look up To: N/A Main Goal This Season: Be better than last year

Lometa Hornest HOME OF THE MEAN STING!

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER Brock Messinger, front, and Jacob Pronovost await a serve during the match against Brownwood.

COURTESY PHOTO | KENNETH PEISER Brock Messinger, front, and Jacob Pronovost await a serve during the match against Brownwood.

Tennis team moves to 2-0 in district with win over Brownwood

Hunter King
Monday, September 22, 2025
The Lampasas tennis team picked up a big win over Brownwood last Thursday to move to 2-0 so far in district play.The final score of the match ended up at 16-3.The Badgers jumped out to a 6-1 lead after doubles competition. Elijah Copeland/Jack Allison won in three sets.
COURTESY PHOTO | KIM BURNSIDE From left, Makenzie Shaughnessy, Kenzie Stone, Leah Phillips, Adyson Martin, Monica Munoz and Brylie Centunzi-Sanchez pose with their medals and plaque from the Lake Belton Invitational.

COURTESY PHOTO | KIM BURNSIDE From left, Makenzie Shaughnessy, Kenzie Stone, Leah Phillips, Adyson Martin, Monica Munoz and Brylie Centunzi-Sanchez pose with their medals and plaque from the Lake Belton Invitational.

Cross country runners bring home numerous medals

Hunter King
Monday, September 22, 2025
Last week, the Lampasas cross country teams traveled to Temple to run in the Lake Belton Bronco Invitational. They left that meet with all the varsity boys and girls earning a medal.“These kids showed up and worked hard at the beautiful course they had,” head coach Kim Burnside said.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD KJ Reed extends toward the goal line to score the late touchdown that gave the Badgers the lead against Wimberley.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD KJ Reed extends toward the goal line to score the late touchdown that gave the Badgers the lead against Wimberley.

Badgers outlast Wimberley in road contest

Hunter King
Monday, September 22, 2025
A trip down to Wimberley to play the Texans is always a difficult task for the road team. Last Friday night was no exception, as the Badgers were the team that made the trip.However, for the first time this season, the Badgers took great care of the football and were very efficient offensively.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Sean Smith leads the Badgers onto the field before every game.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Sean Smith leads the Badgers onto the field before every game.

Badgers looking to improve this week against Wimberley

Hunter King
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Badgers will be on the road this week as they head to Wimberley for a game against the Texans.Coming off a nailbiting 13-12 win over Chaparral last week, the team and coaches know they will need to play better against an always physical and disciplined team in Wimberley.
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