Sports

Dublin Lions Kyler Gaitan and Kyler Ivie wrap up a Maverick runner Friday, Sept. 18. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions face Mavs at home

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Lions and Mavericks were locked up as they started their battle on Cervetto Field Friday, Sept. 18 leading to a scoreless first quarter of football.Head football coach/ athletic director Greg Hardcastle was pleased with how the Pride was playing, getting the ball down near the end zone but the...

Lady Lions scrap in home battles

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Dublin Lady Lion Kloie Whiteley springs up to return the ball to Eastland Lady Mavericks in a home game Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Dublin Secondary Neff Gym. Teammates Regan Vanbebber, Addisen Zimmerman and Adriana Stewart stand by to assist.

Lady Lions place 4th at Glen Rose

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Dublin Lady Lions took 4th place in the 2 mile at the Glen Rose invitational tournament, defeating Crawford, Benbrook, Mildred, Frost, Covington and Kopperl.Adding to that placement were the following placements:6. Amilliana Torres 13:3315. Ismari Molina 14:09 25. Keily Vasquez 14:5932.

Cards eked out by Kopperl

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Lingleville Cardinals faced a close fight against Kopperl on the home field Friday, Sept. 11 as they lost 20-19.“Our defense looked much better this week holding Kopperl to only 3 scores,” said head Lingleville football coach Jim Bays.

Lady Lions seek home wins

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Dublin Lady Lions were looking for wins this week on the home court following three set losses in an away game against Peaster Thursday, Sept. 10 and against Early at home Tuesday, Sept. 8.“Last week didn’t give us the results we wanted against Early and Peaster, but I liked the fight our girls...

Lingleville Lady Cardinal Nevaeh Jacinto springs up for a kill against Merdian in a Saturday, Sept. 12 game that resulted in a Lingleville victory. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Cards swoop Yellowjackets

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Lingleville Lady Cardinals are 12-13 for the season after split wins at home Saturday, Sept. 12.“We’ve been on a pretty good run recently winning 4 of our last 6,” said girls athletic director Tony Phillips.The home team started the day with a win against the Meridian Yellowjackets, only...

Sports schedules

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Thursday, Sept. 17■ Dublin Fresh/JV/V Volleyball vs. Breckenridge 4:30 p.m.■ Dublin JH Football vs.Eastland, 5 p.m./6:30 p.m.■ Dublin JV Football @ Hamilton, 6:45 p.m.■ Lingleville JH Football vs.Walnut Springs, 6 p.m.Friday, Sept. 18■ Dublin V Football vs.Breckenridge, 7 p.m.■ Lingleville V...

Dublin Lion Kyler Gaitan leaps over a Keene receiver to block a pass in the Friday, Sept. 11 homecoming victory for the Pride. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions chomp Chargers

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Cervetto stadium stands were filled with cheering fans Friday, Sept. 11 as the homecoming crowd witnessed a 33-12 Dublin Lion victory over visiting Keene.“We came out with high energy,” head football coach/ athletic director Greg Hardcastle said of his team.

Dublin cheerleaders were joined by some spirited youngsters in the mini cheer camp at the Sept. 11 pep rally and game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Community wide pep rally brings out Homecoming spirit

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Dublin cheerleaders were joined by some spirited youngsters in the mini cheer camp at the Sept. 11 pep rally and game. Homecoming king candidates and class representatives line up at the Sept. 11 community pep rally while school administration donned mascot suits and raced for bragging rights.

Cards clash with pirates

News Staff

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Lingleville Cardinal Klayson Guajardo snags a Perrin-Whitt Pirate in midair (above) during the home game Friday, Sept. 4 while teammate Jacob Koke (above right) gets met by a trio of defenders rushing the ball up field. Cheerleaders spin and shout keeping up the excitement.