Sports

Dublin Lions coaches and players watch a recent home game from the bench. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions climb to second after W

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Dublin Lions were sitting at second place in district following a 42-36 win over Breckenridge Friday, Jan. 3.“I’m really proud of how our guys handled a rough and physical game,” said head Dublin boys basketball coach Wes Grisham.

Fishing Report

News Staff

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 58 degrees; 0.23 feet above pool. Black bass to 4.20 pounds are slow on Hag’s Tsunami half ounce jigs in Juice Box and crankbaits in 2-6 feet. Bass are settling into a normal winter pattern. Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in brush piles 12-15 feet.

Erath athletes named all-state

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Several local athletes were recognized on the state level last week as the Texas Press Association announced the Blue Bell/ Texas Sports Writers Association’s allstate volleyball teams.Erath County athletes named all-state include the following:Class 4A First TeamMiddle blocker: Kierstyn Carlton,...

Dublin Lions Kaden Gaitan, Alex Teten and Francisco Garcia swing around to advance the ball up the court in a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions fight for 3rd in tourney

Paul Gaudette

Monday, December 30, 2024

The Dublin Lions battled in the Brownwood Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament Dec. 26-28 and narrowly lost third place following a 78-77 thriller overtime loss to Big Spring in the final round.“This tournament was everything we needed for preparation for district games coming up,” said head...

Sports schedules

News Staff

Monday, December 30, 2024

Friday, Jan. 3 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Breckenridge, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m.■ Dublin JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m./7:30 p.m.■ Lingleville JV Boys/ Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Walnut Springs, 5 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 7 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Girls...

Lingleville Cardinals wrestle control of the ball during a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cards claim bronze at Brownwood

Paul Gaudette

Monday, December 30, 2024

The Lingleville Cardinals took third place in the Texas Bank Holiday Classic basketball tournament Dec. 26-28 in Brownwood.“It was a great tournament with good competition for us going into the new year as we start our district schedule back up,” said head Lingleville boys basketball coach Garrett...

Dublin Lady Lion NavaLee White looks to pass the ball while Olivia Salyer and Adriana Stewart stand open in a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions clash at Classic

Paul Gaudette

Monday, December 30, 2024

The Dublin Lady Lions went 1-3 in the Dec. 26-28 Texas Bank Holiday Classic in Brownwood.Head Dublin girls basketball coach Kim Perez admitted Day 1 was long as the Dublin ladies squared off against Gorman and Goldthwaite, garnering 67-12 and 52-29 losses respectively.In the Gorman match-up,...

Fishing Report

News Staff

Monday, December 30, 2024

BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 0.27 feet above pool. Black bass to 6.40 pounds are good on 1/8 ounce minnow baits scoping and Hag’s Tsunami 1/2 ounce jigs in Juice Box in 1-5 feet of water along weed edges, and Alabama rigs on the ledges. Bass are settling into a normal winter pattern.

Dublin Lion Kaden Gaitan springs up and launches a 2-pointer over Comanche Indian defense during the Friday, Dec. 20 home game. The Lions won 80-59. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions best Comanche

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Dublin Lions fan were treated to a big show in the early afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20 as the Lions battled rival Comanche to an 80-59 win on the home court.“Our guys were hungry for this game and showed up,” said head Dublin boys basketball coach Wes Grisham.

Dublin Lady Lions converge on a Comanche ballcarrier to defend in the Dec. 20 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Ladies clash with Comanche

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The Dublin Lady Lions faced Peaster before returning home to take on Comanche last week.“We started out great against Peaster,” said head Dublin girls basketball coach Kim Perez.