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Dublin Lions Kyson Gilman and Frincisco Garcia fight Comanche for the ball during the Feb. 2 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions Kyson Gilman and Frincisco Garcia fight Comanche for the ball during the Feb. 2 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions show poise under pressure

Dublin Lions Head Basketball coach Wes Grisham praised the poise of his boys during the 78-43 home loss to Comanche Friday, Feb. 2. The Lions faced a fierce fight from the first play but kept within an arm’s reach of the competition through the first half.

Fishing Report

GOOD. Water stained; 34-42 degrees; 8.70 feet below pool. Black bass are poor with catches up to 4 pounds on jigs in 4-12 feet of water. Crappie poor around the docks and brush piles on minnows in 10-15 feet of water. White bass are poor on crankbaits and small jigs.
Madison Turley shares a tearful hug with coach Kim Perez after the final shot of her high school career. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Madison Turley shares a tearful hug with coach Kim Perez after the final shot of her high school career. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

2 points makes difference for Lady Lion

As the Dublin Lady Lions and Comanche Maidens returned from half time during Dublin’s last home game Friday, Feb. 2, the energy was very different.
Lingleville Lady Cardinal Brena Gage moves to shoot the ball as Mia Martinez and Sophie Hudson swoop in to provide support during a Saturday, Feb. 3 home victory against Three Way. The Lady Cards will face Strawn in a playoff tiebreaker game Friday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Gorman. The 5-3 Cardinals, who have already claimed a playoff spot, will also be playing a district game against Strawn at home that night at 6 p.m. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Lady Cardinal Brena Gage moves to shoot the ball as Mia Martinez and Sophie Hudson swoop in to provide support during a Saturday, Feb. 3 home victory against Three Way. The Lady Cards will face Strawn in a playoff tiebreaker game Friday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Gorman. The 5-3 Cardinals, who have already claimed a playoff spot, will also be playing a district game against Strawn at home that night at 6 p.m. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Cards vying for playoffs

Lingleville Lady Cardinal Brena Gage moves to shoot the ball as Mia Martinez and Sophie Hudson swoop in to provide support during a Saturday, Feb. 3 home victory against Three Way. The Lady Cards will face Strawn in a playoff tiebreaker game Friday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Gorman.
Dublin Basketball Sr. Night

Dublin Basketball Sr. Night

Dublin Basketball Sr. Night

Dublin Lion and Lady Lion senior basketball players were escorted down the court Friday, Feb. 2 prior to the varsity Lions game as part of Sr. Night. Lions recognized included: Carson Ivie, Aiden Salyer, Jacob Arnal, Aidan Hernandez, Jovan Balderas and Dane Lewis.

Tarleton releases 2024 football schedule

After a season that felt a bit shorter than usual with no bye week, five home games and no playoff eligibility despite the Tarleton State football team going 8-3, that all changes next season. The reclassification period will be over, meaning Texan Football will be playoff eligible.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Thursday, Feb. 1 ■ Dublin Powerlifting @ Breckenridge Invitational, 4 p.m. ■ Dublin JH Girls basketball Vs. Brock 4:30 p.m. ■ Dublin JH Boys basketball @ Brock, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 ■ Dublin Softball scrimmage @ Tolar, 5 p.m. ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Basketball Vs. Comanche, 5 p.m. (Girls Sr.
Lady Lions and Millsap Bulldogs vie for the ball under the net during the home game Friday, Jan. 26. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions and Millsap Bulldogs vie for the ball under the net during the home game Friday, Jan. 26. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions close Millsap gap

The Dublin Lady Lions faced Peaster and Millsap for the second time in the district schedule with a close fight against the Greyhounds and gaining ground on the Bulldogs. The Lady Lions faced Peaster in a 38-26 away loss Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Lifters place high at Hico

Lifters place high at Hico

Lifters place high at Hico

The Dublin men’s and women’s powerlifting teams scored 3rd and 2nd place respectively at the Hico Invitational Powerlifting meet Thursday, Jan. 25 on the strength of several medalists.
Dublin Lion Alex Teten rushes the ball during the Friday, Jan. 26 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lion Alex Teten rushes the ball during the Friday, Jan. 26 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions bite back at Bulldogs

The Dublin Lions fought a close battle with the Millsap Bulldogs (falling 72-63) at home Friday, Jan. 26.