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Fishing Report

Brownwood
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 2.42 feet below pool. Black bass to 8 pounds are good in 13-28 feet of water on Alabama rigs and scope minnows, or along the shoreline on bladed jigs, crankbaits and jigs in 3-8 feet of water.
Dublin Lady Lion Ismari Molina looks past Eastland defense to teammate Bayli Jackson for a pass during a DAB tournament game Friday, Dec. 5 in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary School. The Lady Lions finished the tournament in third place after a 56-45 win over DeLeon. For more information, see the related story on Page A12. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lady Lion Ismari Molina looks past Eastland defense to teammate Bayli Jackson for a pass during a DAB tournament game Friday, Dec. 5 in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary School. The Lady Lions finished the tournament in third place after a 56-45 win over DeLeon. For more information, see the related story on Page A12. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Poised for a pass

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dublin Lady Lion Ismari Molina looks past Eastland defense to teammate Bayli Jackson for a pass during a DAB tournament game Friday, Dec. 5 in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary School. The Lady Lions finished the tournament in third place after a 56-45 win over DeLeon.
The JV Lions who are seen facing off against the Brady Bulldogs, claimed a third place finish in the Dec. 4-6 Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after going 1-2 against their opponents. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The JV Lions who are seen facing off against the Brady Bulldogs, claimed a third place finish in the Dec. 4-6 Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after going 1-2 against their opponents. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

JV Lions earn third in tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The JV Lions who are seen facing off against the Brady Bulldogs, claimed a third place finish in the Dec. 4-6 Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after going 1-2 against their opponents. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.
The JV Lady Lions started the Dec. 4-6 DABC tournament strong by conquering Clyde Gold 30-28 but lost their rematch 21-19. They fought strong against Clyde Black and Clifton but couldn’t gain another W with 47-30 and 34-12 losses respectively. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The JV Lady Lions started the Dec. 4-6 DABC tournament strong by conquering Clyde Gold 30-28 but lost their rematch 21-19. They fought strong against Clyde Black and Clifton but couldn’t gain another W with 47-30 and 34-12 losses respectively. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The JV Lady Lions

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dublin Varsity Lions (above) and Freshman Lions (below) battle to sink points at the net during games against Clifton and Brownwood respectively in last week’s Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament. Dublin teams won both games with varsity claiming third place in their bracket with a 3-1 record and freshmen emerging with a first place undefeated finish. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Dublin Varsity Lions (above) and Freshman Lions (below) battle to sink points at the net during games against Clifton and Brownwood respectively in last week’s Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament. Dublin teams won both games with varsity claiming third place in their bracket with a 3-1 record and freshmen emerging with a first place undefeated finish. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Prides take tourney trophies

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dublin Lions teams claimed some hardware as the Dublin Athletic Booster Club hosted the annual basketball tournament Dec. 4-6.Dublin Freshman went undefeated as tournament Champions with wins over Brownwood, Brady, and an overtime thriller vs Early for the championship.
Tarleton in FCS playoffs

Tarleton in FCS playoffs

Sports schedules

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
■ DHS BoysBasketball @ Hamilton Tournament (through Dec. 13)■DJH Girls Basketball @ Dublin Hico Tournament (Dec. 11/ Dec. 13)■Lingleville HS Basketball @ Lingleville Tournament (through Dec. 13)Friday, Dec. 12■ DJH Girls Basketball @ Dublin Hico Tournament■ DHS Girls Basketball vs. Tolar, 5 p.m.

Lady Lions bag bronze at DABC

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dublin Lady Lions claimed third place in the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament Dec. 4- 6.They bested DeLeon 56-45 but came up short against Abilene Christian (43-27) and Eastland (5335).

Tarleton in FCS playoffs on ESPN Dec. 13

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tarleton State Football will host Villanova in the FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast This is the first game in Tarleton State Athletics history set to be broadcast on ESPN.
Tarleton commencement Dec

Tarleton commencement Dec

Tarleton commencement Dec. 12

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tarleton State University will celebrate fall 2025 graduates with two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12, at the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus.Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley will preside over both ceremonies, which will include graduate and undergraduate students.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 2.28 feet below pool. Black bass to 8 pounds are good in 13-28 feet of water on Alabama rigs, and along the shoreline in 3-8 feet with a bladed jig, crankbait or jigs.