Sports

LADIES

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Derby Kukla and Olivia Salyer. The Lady Lions are excited about the upcoming season and are prepared to work hard and continue to strive for success.”“We wish all our athletes a successful and prosperous spring season as they get ready to compete in their next events. Thank you ladies! Go Lions!”

Universities recognize locals

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A number of locals were honored by their respective universities recently.Abilene ChristianLocal students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester at Abilene Christian University included: Leah Winegeart of De Leon, a junior majoring in Art Lydia Erb of Stephenville, a sophomore...

Dublin teams lift bronze

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Dublin Lions and Lady Lions snagged third place team finish at the Justin Monk Invitational Feb. 5 at Henderson Jr. High in Stephenville.The bronze for the girls came partially from first place finishes by Samantha Martinez and Chloe Sullivan in the 97 and 242 classes respectively.

Sports schedules

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Thursday, Feb. 12■ DHS Powerlifting @ Comanche, Weigh-in2 p.m., Lift 4 p.m.Friday, Feb. 13■ DHS Freshmen/JV/ Varsity Boys Basketball Vs. Tolar,4 p.m.■ DHS Softball @ Bangs, 5 p.m.■ Lingleville JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Huckabay, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14■ DHS Varsity Baseball Scrimmage @...

Dublin Lion Omar Vazquez lays up for two against the Eastland Mavericks Friday, Feb. 6 at home. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lion fans called to pack the house

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dublin Lions are asked to pack the gym Friday, Feb. 13 as the Lions battle to step up from 3rd to tie for 2nd in district. All Lions fans are asked to wear white for the ‘Whiteout’ game.

Senior Dublin Lady Lion Olivia Salyer was recognized Friday, Feb. 6 for scoring more than 1,000 points. The recognition came during Senior night. (Senior Night photos will be printed in the end of season basketball section next week.) Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Salyer tops 1,000 points

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Senior Dublin Lady Lion Olivia Salyer passed 1,000 points on the varsity team Tuesday, Feb. 3 when she added 13 points to aid in the 68-49 away victory against Breckenridge.Those points brought her to 1,010 by the end of the game.“We are all very proud of her,” head girls basketball coach Waylon...

Fishing Report

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

BROWNWOODSLOW. Water stained; 45 degrees; 3.10 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.33 pounds are excellent on soft plastics, in Lone Star Disco color, scoping around docks and stroking them on the ledges in 15-18 feet of water.

Lingleville Cardinal Garrett Hurt was recognized Tuesday, Feb. 3 for passing 1,000 points. | Submitted photo

Cardinals extend win streak to 4 as Hurt tops 1,0000

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Lingleville Cardinals have started off the second half of district 4-0 by beating Walnut Springs 78-55 and Iredell 53-49.“The boys battled through a lot of adversity this week to pull off a couple of big must wins in order for us to make the playoffs this year,” said head boys basketball coach...

Keith signs with Howard Payne

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dublin High School senior Morgan Keith was joined by family, friends and school administration Thursday, Jan. 29 as she signed to attend Howard Payne University and play in the band.

Kids joined Lingleville Lady Cardinals on the court for Youth Night Friday, Feb. 6. | Submitted photo

Lady Cards help youth take wing

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Lingleville Lady Cardinals hosted some special visitors Friday, Feb. 6 as they took on Walnut Springs.“Youth Night at LHS was a huge success,” exclaimed head girls basketball coach Brandon Haught.