Sports

Cards end playoff run

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lingleville Cardinals basketball team ended their season as Bi-District Champions after falling 49-43 to the Cherokee Indians Friday night in Brownwood at the Area Championship game. The team was 18-12 for the season and 8-4 in district.
Texans spring game April 15

Texans spring game April 15

Texans spring game April 15

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Texans will be back on the field in less than a month to start spring football, and for the second straight year, they’ll conclude the training with the Tarleton Football Spring Game. The Texans will play an intrasquad game on Saturday, April 15, at 6 p.m.

Coaches, athletes picked for FCA games

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dublin coaches and athletes were honored recently as selections were made for the 2023 Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Festival set for June 4-10. This 2023 FCA All-Star Festival is scheduled for June 4-10 in four different Big Country cities.
Cards claim Bi-District Battle

Cards claim Bi-District Battle

Cards claim Bi-District Battle

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
As the Lingleville Cardinals lined up for a picture celebrating their win as Bi-District Champions at Mineral Wells Monday night, blood was visible on the face of a smiling Alex Carrizales.
Lifters take silver

Lifters take silver

Lifters take silver

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Dublin High School Powerlifting boys and girls both took silver at the Feb. 18 powerlifting meet in DeLeon.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SLOW. Water stained; 53 degrees; 8.35 feet below pool. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on Alabama rigs and jigs in 6-12 feet of water. Crappie are fair starting to stage for the spawn near the mouth of the creeks in 5-10 feet of water. White bass are slow. Catfish are slow. FAIR.

Family fishing opportunities set for spring

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens is once again partnering with Fishing’s Future and the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund to provide convenient fishing education opportunities for families throughout Texas.
A Crowd of Good Cheer

A Crowd of Good Cheer

A Crowd of Good Cheer

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dublin Lions fans were treated to a spirited halftime show during the Tuesday, Feb. 14 home game as DHS and Jr. High cheerleaders led local youngsters in routines as part of the annual Mini Cheer Camp
Present for Cooper Pickett’s signing to the Southwestern Pirates were: Cooper’s grandma Suzanne Heddins (back row, left to right), Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle, Grandfather Glenn Heddins, Stepfather Paul Tyus, Grandmother Cheryl Pickett, Coach Dalton Soullas, Stepmother Jena Pickett, brother Linden; Mother Lindsay Tyus (front row), Cooper Pickett, Father Michael Pickett. Both Griffin Pickett and Emma Tyus could not be there due to school schedules. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Present for Cooper Pickett’s signing to the Southwestern Pirates were: Cooper’s grandma Suzanne Heddins (back row, left to right), Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle, Grandfather Glenn Heddins, Stepfather Paul Tyus, Grandmother Cheryl Pickett, Coach Dalton Soullas, Stepmother Jena Pickett, brother Linden; Mother Lindsay Tyus (front row), Cooper Pickett, Father Michael Pickett. Both Griffin Pickett and Emma Tyus could not be there due to school schedules. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Pirates’ life for Pickett

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Cooper Pickett is looking forward to his future of playing football for the Southwestern University Pirates in Georgetown. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Pickett signed to play football as an offensive line guard, complete with $48,000 in scholarships and grants for academic excellence.