Sports

Home Run Derby hits Saturday

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Lions fans can pitch in to the program while having fun during the March 18 Dublin Lions Home Run Derby benefitting the Dublin Lion baseball and softball teams. The swinging competition will be held at the Dublin High School Baseball Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Lady Lion Emma Vargas rushes in the outfield to catch an out in the March 10 home game against Early.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Lady Lion Emma Vargas rushes in the outfield to catch an out in the March 10 home game against Early.

Lady Lions face tough week

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Lady Lions softball team had a busy week facing tough opponents and growing as a team. On March 7, they faced Brock in a 17-0 away loss. “We started off really strong and fought against Brock,“ said head Lady Lions softball coach Teryl Dunn.
Submitted by Regina Rasberry

Submitted by Regina Rasberry

DHS FCCLA headed to state

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Paul Gaudette Managing Editor Dublin High School is sending 12 students to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) state competition after they place high in competition last week. “I am very proud of each of these students,” said Dublin FCCLA sponsor Regina Rasberry.

DHS FPS groups headed to state

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Dublin ISD announced it is sending several teams to the state Future Problem Solvers State Bowl at the Waco Convention Center April 14-16.
Dublin High School brought many families and fans to town last week as it hosted Regional Girl’s Powerlifting meets in the Roy and Lynn Neff Gym. DHS hosted athletes from 26 schools in the Region 2, 4A meets on March 3 and lifters from 21 schools in the Region 2, 3A meets on March 4. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin High School brought many families and fans to town last week as it hosted Regional Girl’s Powerlifting meets in the Roy and Lynn Neff Gym. DHS hosted athletes from 26 schools in the Region 2, 4A meets on March 3 and lifters from 21 schools in the Region 2, 3A meets on March 4. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lifters headed to state

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Two Dublin High School girls are headed to the state powerlifting meet on March 16 following the regional meet held Saturday at Dublin. Mariana Ortiz qualified for advancement following a first place finish in the 198 with a total of 945 pounds, 360 in squat, 245 in bench and 340 in dead lift.

Sound earns Sweeps

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Sound of Dublin earned its first Sweepstakes award since the 2019-20 school year. This distinction came after the band traveled to the UIL concert and sightreading evaluation at Hamilton High School in Hamilton.

Sports Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Thursday DHS Track @ Dublin Dublin Softball @ Glen Rose Tournament Dublin Baseball @ DeLeon Tournament Friday Dublin Softball Vs. Early Dublin Baseball @ Bluff Dale Tournament Saturday Dublin Boys Powerlifting @ 3A Meet in Decatur, 8:30 a.m.
Dublin Lion Zak Loper winds up to pitch to a DeLeon batter during the Feb. 28 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lion Zak Loper winds up to pitch to a DeLeon batter during the Feb. 28 home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Lions snag first W

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Dublin Lions scored their first win of the season this past week in the Coleman tournament as they continued to grow as a team. The victory came when the Lions went 16-10 against Brady thanks to solid pitching by Jose Lopez and Cooper Pickett leading offense with a 3-run home run.
Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Dublin Lady Lion Olivia Salyer swings to hit while teammate Libby Turner steps off third to make a break for home plate during the Feb. 28 home game against DeLeon.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Dublin Lady Lion Olivia Salyer swings to hit while teammate Libby Turner steps off third to make a break for home plate during the Feb. 28 home game against DeLeon.

Lady Lions best Bearcats

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Dublin Lady Lions bested the DeLeon Lady Bearcats 9-8 on the Dublin diamond on Feb. 28. “The girls fought hard and stayed upbeat and positive through the whole game,” said Lady Lions head softball coach Teryl Dunn.
Chance Garrett, (left) Dublin Volunteer Firefighter and manager of Stone’s Auto was spotted on television over the weekend as he helped officiate the 1A State Championship Basketball game between Nazareth and Huckabay. Garrett said the hospitality and atmosphere were “aweseome.” | submitted photo

Chance Garrett, (left) Dublin Volunteer Firefighter and manager of Stone’s Auto was spotted on television over the weekend as he helped officiate the 1A State Championship Basketball game between Nazareth and Huckabay. Garrett said the hospitality and atmosphere were “aweseome.” | submitted photo

Chance Garrett

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023