Lions battle Badgers in opener

The Dublin Lions opened district play at Merkel Friday night, falling 51-25 in a fierce bout with the Badgers. The Lions kept fighting until the final moments of the game despite facing several setbacks in injuries and penalties throughout the game.

JV claims victory over Merkel

Dublin JV Lion Rey Chacon (above) catches a pass from Ayden Vargas (right) before turing around and running the pass past Merkel defense for a touchdown in Thursday’s home game. The Lions claimed a 21-6 victory over the visitors. For more JV photos, see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

DHS runner headed to Regionals

Dublin High School cross country runner Yesenia Osoria is heading to regionals after placing 8th in district competition at Dublin Monday. Head XC Coach Wes Grisham reported the Dublin runners have been working hard for a good showing at this event.

Dublin Intermediate News

Great things are happening at Dublin Intermediate School. Students are working hard on academic grades, AR certifications, and House points. Our 6th grade House Leaders have been nominated and have met to plan future House meetings.

JH Lions best Badgers

The Jr. High Dublin Lion teams rang the victory bell again after beating the Merkel Badgers in away games Thursday, Oct. 6 7th Grade The Dublin 7th Grade Lions moved to 1-0 in district after shutting out Badgers on the Merkel field 30-0 on Thursday. (They are 4-1 for the season.

Tarleton Men’s XC ranked for first time as D1

Tarleton men’s cross country earned an honor that no Texan cross country team had yet seen in the Division 1 era on Monday. Tarleton slotted in at No. 12 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA D1 men’s regional rankings.

JV girls beat Eastland

Dublin JV Lady Lions leap at the net to block the ball during the Oct. 4 home games against Eastland. Both JV gold and green teams claimed victory against the Lady Mavericks.

Fishing Report

SLOW. Water slightly stained; 83-83 degrees; 7.34 feet low. Bass are excellent to 8.34 pounds on 7-inch power worms around docks with brush 6-15 feet of water on shaky heads and jigs. Crappie to one pound are good on minnows suspended under docks and jigs on brush piles.

Cards at 4-2 after opener

Lingleville Cardinal fans were privy to a fierce battle Friday night as the Cards host the Bryson Cowboys for their district opener. Despite several Cardinals hitting the sidelines to tend to injuries, the home team stayed in the game until the very end, falling in a narrow 48-46 defeat.

Lady Lions fight Bucks, Indians

The Dublin Lady Lions moved to 1-7 in district after scrapping with Comanche and Breckenridge last week. Comanche The week began with a five-set nailbiter home game against Comanche.