Sports

Lingleville School Board recognizes athletes

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Linglville ISD School Board recognized athletes’ success and extended the contract of superintendent DeeCee McDougal by a year during the regular meeting Thursday,Dec. 14.

Fishing report

News Staff

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

GOOD. Water stained; 55-58 degrees; 8.76 feet below pool. Black bass catches to 6.68 pounds are slow on jigs and crankbaits around rocky points and shorelines in 2-8 feet of water. Crappie are slow around the docks on minnows in 9-15 feet of water. White bass are slow on crankbaits and small jigs.

Sports schedules

News Staff

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Friday, Dec. 15 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Early, 5 p.m./6:15 p. m. ■ Lingleville JV/ Varsity Boys Baketball vs. DeLeon, 5 p.m. ■ Lingleville Varsity Girls Basketball @ Bluff Dale, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 ■ Lingleville Jr. High Basketball @ Bluff Dale, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

UIL cutoffs give hints of alignment

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

UIL released the conference cutoff numbers for the 2024-2026 realignment on Friday, Dec. 8, leaving many to theorize about athletic districts in the coming years.

Adriana Stewart and Olivia Salyer block offense at the net in a recent Dublin Lady Lion home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions take W from Whitney

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Lady Lions were heading into District play this week with a fresh 42-38 home victory against Whitney on Tuesday, Dec. 5. “We had great energy and handled ourselves well,” said head Lady Lions basketball coach Kim Perez. “I’m proud of the effort and hustle we had at home.

Dublin Lions Carson Ivie, Alex Teten and Aidan Herandez advance the ball down the court in a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions cut teeth for District

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

“Close, but no cigar,” said Dublin Lions head boys basketball coach Wes Grisham of the of the 57-53 away loss against Axtell on Dec. 5. “We had them on the ropes then lost the lead and didn’t get it back until late in the 4th quarter,” he continued.

Caige Balvantin

Lions get district honors

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Several Dublin Lions were recognized for their gridiron game recently as the 3A District II All-District selections were announced. DHS junior Caige Balvantin was named 1st team offensive and defensive line.

Cattle for Kids Friday

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Dublin Livestock Auction is hosting the 4th Annual Calves for Kids Fundraiser Friday, Dec. 15 to bring a Merry Christmas to kids in local communities. Donated cattle and cash are currently being collected. The cattle will be sold during the regular Dec.

Schools set Christmas programs

News Staff

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Local schools have festive programs set this month in honor of the Christmas holidays. The Dublin ISD Band Christmas program is set for Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the main gym featuring the high school, jr. high and 6th grade beginner bands.

Dublin Lady Lion Adriana Rosalez drives the ball around Brownwood defense during their opening game of the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament Thursday, Nov. 30. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Ladies fight hard in tourney

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Dublin Lady Lions showed their fight in the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament games last week, facing Crawford in their final game with only five on the court. Despite losses in the games, the varsity girls were able to achieve some good moments and get on the board.