Sports

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Dublin sending 8 to Regionals

Dublin is sending eight runners to regionals (Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Lubbock) following their performance in the district contest held Oct. 14 in Dublin (JV and Varsity events were delayed from Oct. 13 due to rain while Jr. High events were moved to Oct. 20.
Dublin Lion Cameron Patton moves to a catch the ball before a long run downfield during Friday’s home game against the Jacksboro Tigers. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lion Cameron Patton moves to a catch the ball before a long run downfield during Friday’s home game against the Jacksboro Tigers. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions capture home win by 1

The difference between a win and loss can be a single point. Dublin Lions experienced this Friday night in their 21-20 home victory over the Jacksboro Tigers. “The special teams ended up being the difference in the game,” said Dublin Lions Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle.

Lingleville Cards at 5-1, Lady Cards at 4-10

The Lingleville Cardinals started their district schedule with a 60-58 nailbiter against the Gorman Panthers. This moves their season record to 5-1 as they prepare to face the Santa Anna Mountaineers at home Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Dublin Lady Lions Madilyn Loper and Kylie Olvera leap up to stop the ball at the net in a recent Lady Lion home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lady Lions Madilyn Loper and Kylie Olvera leap up to stop the ball at the net in a recent Lady Lion home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions beat Bangs, conquer Comanche

The Dublin Lady Lions rose their season record to 15-9 (7-4 in District) following a pair of wins last week. The Dublin girls played the Bangs Dragons on Oct. 12 at home, claiming a victory in three sets ad the visitors captured 14, 17 and 18 to Dublin’s 25s.

Sports schedules

Thursday Dublin JH Football, @ Merkel, starting at 5 p.m. Dublin JV Football, Vs. Merkel, 6 p.m. Friday Dublin Varsity Football @ Merkel, 7 p.m. Lingleville Varsity Football Vs. Santa Anna, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Saturday Lingleville JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Mullin 10 a.m./11 a.m.
To the right! To the left!

To the right! To the left!

To the right! To the left!

Spirited Dublin Lady Lions.fans wave their hands and signs to the direction of super fan (sporting a foam finger and neon wig) Colton Moore during the Oct. 5 home game against the Brock Eagles. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
JV Pride passes by Comanche

JV Pride passes by Comanche

JV Pride passes by Comanche

The Dublin JV Lions move the ball down the field around defense in Thursday’s home victory against the Comanche Indians. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
Pep-py punches

Pep-py punches

Pep-py punches

Dublin mascot Shadrack took to the boxing ring to take on a Comanche Indian during Friday’s pep rally at Bob & Norma Cervetto Field.. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Thursday Dublin JH Volleyball @ Comanche, starting at 5 p.m. Dublin JH Football, Vs. Jacksboro, starting at 5 p.m. Dublin JV Football, @ Jacksboro, 6:45 p.m. Lingleville JH/ JV Football Vs. Gorman, 5 p.m./6 p.m. Friday Dublin JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Comanche, 4:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./6:30 p.m.
Dublin Lion Mosiah Lolohea lunges to take down a Comanche Indian ball runner during Friday’s away game that resulted in a 26-21 win for the Lions. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lion Mosiah Lolohea lunges to take down a Comanche Indian ball runner during Friday’s away game that resulted in a 26-21 win for the Lions. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions start district with W

The Dublin Lions opened the district schedule with a nailbiter 26-21 victory over the Comanche Indians at the Comanche stadium. Although the Indian went into the game with an 0-5 preseason record, Lions Head Coach Greg Hardcastle knew they would be facing a fight.