Sports

History in the making

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In the brief history of the Lampasas wrestling program, no girl had accomplished what Taylor Martell did last weekend at the regional wrestling meet in Anna. She finished first in the 138-pound weight class to earn a gold medal at the regional meet and advance to the state competition this Saturday in Cypress.

Lampasas golfer signs letter of intent

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Kenlee Turner will continue her athletic and academic careers next year at McMurry University in Abilene. The senior golfer had a signing ceremonty last week during which she signed her letter of intent. Turner has played in the state golf tournament every year of her Lampasas career, and she will hope to do that again at the end of this season.

Boys’ soccer keeps a clean sheet, wins on penalty kicks over Gatesville

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The Badger soccer team hit the road Tuesday for its third consecutive away game when they traveled to Gatesville, riding the momentum from a 7-1 win over China Spring last Friday. For 80 minutes, the two teams could not be separated from the 0-0 scoreline, and Gatesville and Lampasas wound up going to penalty kicks.

Lady Badgers narrowly lose to Jarrell; postseason next

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The Lady Badger basketball team has made huge strides throughout the season. That growth was on display in the final two games of the regular season when the Lady Badgers beat Marble Falls and then fell 60-57 to Jarrell, which had beaten them by 29 points in the first meeting between the two teams.

Baseball, softball seasons underway as teams chase the postseason

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The hint of spring on the horizon brings many things like warmer weather, clear skies and, some may say most importantly, the beginning of baseball and softball season. The Badgers and Lady Badgers have begun their seasons with scrimmages, and the regular season is just around the corner.