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Caige Balvantin

Caige Balvantin

Lions get district honors

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

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.

Schools set Christmas programs

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

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

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.
Dublin Lions attempt to wrestle the ball away from Brownwood offense during their first game of the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament Nov. 30. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions attempt to wrestle the ball away from Brownwood offense during their first game of the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament Nov. 30. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lions top consolation bracket

The Dublin Lions claimed the consolation championship at the Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after roping in the Tolar Rattlers 50-47 on Saturday, Dec. 2. “Our defense was the reason for our success,” said head basketball coach Wes Grisham.

Sports schedules Sports schedules

Thursday, Nov. 30 ■ Dublin JV Boys/Varsity Boys/JV Girls/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Dublin Tournament (though Dec. 2, see basketball stories) ■ Lingleville JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ DeLeon Tournament (through Dec. 2) Friday, Dec. 1 ■ Lingleville HS Girls Basketball @ Abilene Christian, 6...

Lions scrap with San Saba

The Dublin Lions were narrowly edged out by the San Saba Armadillos in an away game Monday, Nov. 20. When the final buzzer called, the score stood at 50 for San Saba and 48 for Dublin.

Holiday Collage to feature Tarleton musicians

TarletonStateUniversity’s “Holiday Collage,” a celebration of community, a gathering of families, and a bright stage for Tarleton musical talent, is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the auditorium of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville.
Lady Lions wrestle the ball back from Meridian offense during a Nov. 21 game in the Dublin Secondary Roy & Lynn Neff Gym. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions wrestle the ball back from Meridian offense during a Nov. 21 game in the Dublin Secondary Roy & Lynn Neff Gym. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions score home victory

Dublin Lady Lions fans were treated to a crowdpleasing afternoon matinee Tuesday, Nov. 21 as the Dublin girls hosted Meridian in 42-35 victory for the home team. “We needed this dub,” said head Lady Lions basketball coach Kim Perez. “It helped us mentally. We had some great defense.”

FISHING REPORT

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 60-66 degrees; 8.45 feet below pool. Black bass are slow with catches up to 3.80 pounds using jigs, and crankbaits in 1-12 feet of water. Crappie are slow with catches up to 1.00 pound on brush piles and around the docks on minnows in 10-12 feet of water.