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Angelina Davis leaps to challenge for a ball against Jarrell. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Angelina Davis leaps to challenge for a ball against Jarrell. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers lose tough match to Jarrell

In their second district match of the season, and their first at home, the Lady Badgers suffered a three-set loss to Jarrell.The final score of the match was 20-25, 22-25, 13-25.
Badgers to host Killeen Chaparral for week three

Badgers to host Killeen Chaparral for week three

Badgers to host Killeen Chaparral for week three

A second consecutive home football game will feature the Lampasas Badgers and the Killeen Chaparral Bobcats for the third week of football action.Both teams are 2-0 early in the season, and one will get its first loss by the end of the game Friday night.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Wesley Stephens cuts into the hole against Salado last Friday night.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Wesley Stephens cuts into the hole against Salado last Friday night.

Badgers force turnovers, dominate Salado in home opener

Badger Stadium was packed Friday night, as football fans were chomping at the bit to watch their team play at home for the first time in the new season.Those fans were treated to a dominant performance by the Badgers and a 43-12 win over the Salado Eagles.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Kari Kepler plays a pass during last Friday’s match.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Kari Kepler plays a pass during last Friday’s match.

Lady Badgers take loss in final non-district match

The Lady Badger volleyball team suffered a tight, five-set loss against McGregor last Friday in the final non-district match of the season.Head coach Ali Tippie said the girls made a few too many mistakes, and they lost focus more often than McGregor did. That ultimately led to the loss.
The Badgers will run out of their tunnel at home for the first time this season tonight. MICHAEL KUEHNE | KDIGITAL PRO

The Badgers will run out of their tunnel at home for the first time this season tonight. MICHAEL KUEHNE | KDIGITAL PRO

Salado next on the schedule for home-opener

Badger Field will be the site for the week two football contest between Lampasas and Salado.The teams are both 1-0 after the Eagles beat Troy 59-42 in week one, and the Badgers beat Fredericksburg 52-14.
Cross country team wins at Hico meet

Cross country team wins at Hico meet

Cross country team wins at Hico meet

The cross country team traveled to Hico on Wednesday to compete in the Bluebonnet Invitational.Two of the four Lampasas teams – the varsity boys and the junior varsity boys – won the meet, while the varsity girls placed fifth out of 13 teams. The junior varsity girls placed second.