Sports

Lady Lions battle Breckenridge

The Dublin Lady Lions came within reach of a win Friday, Jan 3 as they faced Breckenridge and several hurdles, including players Olivia Salyer, Emma Vargas and NavaLee White fouling out.“It was a tough one,” said head Dublin girls basketball coach Kim Perez.
Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Thursday, Jan. 9 ■ Dublin JH Girls Basketball v. Eastland, 4:30 p.m.■ Dublin JH Boys Basketball @ Eastland, 4:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 10 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Early, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m.■ Dublin JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Early, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m./7:30 p.m.
Lingleville Cardinal Jaxson Rives lifts up to shoot a 2-pointer as Walnut Springs opposition look on during the Jan. 3 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Cardinal Jaxson Rives lifts up to shoot a 2-pointer as Walnut Springs opposition look on during the Jan. 3 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Cardinals 3-0 in district

The Lingleville Cardinals came back after a long Christmas break refreshed and started the second half of their season with a 58-22 home win over Walnut Springs.“We stepped on the court ready to play, and it showed,” said head Lingleville boys basketball coach Garrett Stewart of the Jan. 3 face-off.
Lingleville Lady Cardinals move the ball up the court in the Jan. 3 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Lady Cardinals move the ball up the court in the Jan. 3 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Cardinal clash settled in OT

Cardinals fans had their pulses racing as the team hosted Walnut Springs in a close back and forth battle Friday, Jan. 3.“We found ourselves down by 6 at half and managed to tie the game back up in the 3rd,” said head Lingleville girls basketball coach Brandon Haught.
Dublin Lions coaches and players watch a recent home game from the bench. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions coaches and players watch a recent home game from the bench. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions climb to second after W

Dublin Lions were sitting at second place in district following a 42-36 win over Breckenridge Friday, Jan. 3.“I’m really proud of how our guys handled a rough and physical game,” said head Dublin boys basketball coach Wes Grisham.

Fishing Report

BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 58 degrees; 0.23 feet above pool. Black bass to 4.20 pounds are slow on Hag’s Tsunami half ounce jigs in Juice Box and crankbaits in 2-6 feet. Bass are settling into a normal winter pattern. Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in brush piles 12-15 feet.

Erath athletes named all-state

Several local athletes were recognized on the state level last week as the Texas Press Association announced the Blue Bell/ Texas Sports Writers Association’s allstate volleyball teams.
Dublin Lions Kaden Gaitan, Alex Teten and Francisco Garcia swing around to advance the ball up the court in a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions Kaden Gaitan, Alex Teten and Francisco Garcia swing around to advance the ball up the court in a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions fight for 3rd in tourney

The Dublin Lions battled in the Brownwood Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament Dec. 26-28 and narrowly lost third place following a 78-77 thriller overtime loss to Big Spring in the final round.
Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Sports schedules

Friday, Jan. 3 ■ Dublin JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Breckenridge, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m.■ Dublin JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge, 5 p.m./6:15 p.m./7:30 p.m.■ Lingleville JV Boys/ Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Walnut Springs, 5 p.m.Tuesday, Jan.
Lingleville Cardinals wrestle control of the ball during a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Cardinals wrestle control of the ball during a recent home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cards claim bronze at Brownwood

The Lingleville Cardinals took third place in the Texas Bank Holiday Classic basketball tournament Dec. 26-28 in Brownwood.