Sports

Lions head to DeLeon for opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Paul Gaudette Managing EditorThe Dublin Pride will hit the turf for their first game of the season 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 as they face the Bearcats at DeLeon.
Dublin Lady Lion Addisen Zimmerman digs for the ball against Hico Friday Aug. 22 while teammates Yasmin Esparza and Sandra Vasquez move in to assist. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lady Lion Addisen Zimmerman digs for the ball against Hico Friday Aug. 22 while teammates Yasmin Esparza and Sandra Vasquez move in to assist. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions 2-3 in Eastland tourney

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Dublin Lady Lions went 2-3 at the Eastland Tournament Thursday Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 23.This followed a hard fought loss to the Stephenville Faith Knights at home Tuesday, Aug. 19 as they pushed the opponent to five sets. Friday, Aug.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 86-88 degrees; 0.41 feet below pool. Black bass are good to 5.65 pounds in 4-25 feet of water on dropshots with a 6-inch worm in Morning Glory, 7-inch worms and square bill cranks and topwater around the grass.
Meet the Lions

Meet the Lions

Meet the Lions

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Meet the Lions drew in Dublin fans of all ages to the Neff Gym as DHS band members, dance, cheer and athletes entered under the inflatable lion head before leading the crowds in cheers and performing Thursday, Aug. 14. (Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos).
Lingleville Lady Cardinals practice hits before their game with Dublin in the Neff Gym Friday, Aug. 15. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Lady Cardinals practice hits before their game with Dublin in the Neff Gym Friday, Aug. 15. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Cards 5-2 in first week

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Lingleville Lady Cardinals claimed silver at the Meridian tournament as they went 5-2 in their opening week of play.“These kids really have something to prove this year,” said head Lingleville volleyball coach Brandon Haught.
Dublin Lions gather in the endzone before their scrimmage with Hamilton at home Friday, Aug. 15. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions gather in the endzone before their scrimmage with Hamilton at home Friday, Aug. 15. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dogs enter Lions’ den

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Dublin Lions got to test their mettle against the first opponent of the season as they scrimmaged with the Hamilton Bulldogs Friday, Aug. 15 on Cervetto Field.
Dublin Lady Lion Regan Vanbebber springs up to return the ball Friday, Aug. 15 as the Lady Lions took on the Lingleville Lady Cardinals in a 3-0 loss. “I’m proud of the fight our team showed,” said head Dublin volleyball coach Hannah Smith. “Despite the setback and adjusting to it, every player rose to the challenge and left it all on the court.” Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lady Lion Regan Vanbebber springs up to return the ball Friday, Aug. 15 as the Lady Lions took on the Lingleville Lady Cardinals in a 3-0 loss. “I’m proud of the fight our team showed,” said head Dublin volleyball coach Hannah Smith. “Despite the setback and adjusting to it, every player rose to the challenge and left it all on the court.” Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions rise to challenge

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Sports schedules

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
A g Thursday, Aug.21■ Dublin Varsity volleyball @ Eastland Tournament■ Dublin JH Volleyball vs. Tolar, 4:30 p.m.■ Dublin JV/Varsity Football Scrimmage @ Clyde, 5 p.m./6 p.m.Friday, Aug. 22 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Hico, 5 p.m./6 p.m.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
BROWNWOODFAIR. Water stained; 85-88 degrees; 0.19 below pool. Black bass are fair to 3.65 pounds in 4-25 feet of water on trick worms and square bill cranks and topwater around the grass. Early and late will be your best bet on catching any fish.