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Band members headed to Area

Band members headed to Area

Band members headed to Area

Six of the seven Sound of Dublin members auditioning for the ATSSB Region Band were selected, with three advancing to Area. (Those three will audition for a spot on the All-State Band on Jan. 9.
Dublin Freshman Lions

Dublin Freshman Lions

Dublin Freshman Lions

Dublin Freshman Lions move the ball to the net to score against Hamilton in their first game of last week’s DABC tournament. The team took second place, only losing one game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff phot
Dublin JV Lions

Dublin JV Lions

Dublin JV Lions

Dublin JV Lions move around Tolar Rattler defense to up the ball during their first game of last week’s DABC tournament. The team had close games, but came up short of a win. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
Dublin JV Lady Lions

Dublin JV Lady Lions

Dublin JV Lady Lions

Dublin JV Lady Lions slip by the Tolar Rattler defense to get to the net during last week’s DABC tournament. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
Dublin Lions players raised their helmets in salute on the sideline during the Area Championship game on Nov. 19. Paizlee Haby | submitted photo

Dublin Lions players raised their helmets in salute on the sideline during the Area Championship game on Nov. 19. Paizlee Haby | submitted photo

Lions complete record season

The Dublin Lions ended the 2021-22 season as Area Champions when they fell to the Gunter Tigers 62-20. This score marked the most any opponent has scored against the 13-0 Gunter all season. “Gunter is a very good team,” said Dublin Head Football Coach Greg Hardcastle.
The Dublin Lions

The Dublin Lions

The Dublin Lions

The Dublin Lions traveled to Lingleville Nov. 23 for their first game of the season as they fought to a 87-67 loss to the home team. The Lions returned with bigger numbers (following the finish of the football season) Tuesday as they faced Stephenville in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary.
The Dublin Lady Lions

The Dublin Lady Lions

The Dublin Lady Lions

The Dublin Lady Lions hosted the Tolar Rattlers Nov. 23, falling 54-27 to the visitors. The Dublin girls traveled to DeLeon Tuesday before returning today for the DAB basketball tournament. They will face Goldthwaite at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Crawford at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Coleman at 3:30 p.m.

Lions picked for All-District honors

The 2021-22 Dublin Lions boasted many honors as 5-3A D-II All-District selections were announced following the ending of their season. Senior Javier Parra tied with Chris Delgado of Merkel as Defensive MVP.
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

The Dublin Lions were named Bi-District Champions after a fiercely fought 38-33 victory over the Callisburg Wildcats at Boyd Friday night. Dublin Lions Coach Greg Hardcastle called the Lions’ playing efficient with Dublin scoring 7 times in their eight possessions.
Kylie Olvera

Kylie Olvera

Lady Lions earn honors

Eight Dublin Lady Lions volleyball players were recently presented with post-season honors as district selections were announced. Senior Kylie Olvera was named 1st Team All-District and received Academic All-District Honors.