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Lipan quartet historic

admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Known much more for its statewide basketball success than its track program, things are a little flip-flopped this year in Lipan.

Neither basketball team made it to Austin, though the Lady Indians were ranked among the state’s elite all season.

And now FOUR members of the track team are preparing to compete in the Class A Division II State Track and Field Meet Friday and Saturday at the University of Texas in Austin.… Read the rest

Indians wrap up maybe best season

admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The Lipan Indians wrapped up what is believed to have been the school’s most successful baseball season ever Saturday, dropping a best-of-three Class A playoff series to Chico in Jacksboro.

The Dragons won the first game on Friday, 12-2. The Indians bounced back to level the series with an 11-10 victory Saturday. In the deciding game, also Saturday, the teams were tied 6-6 going into the bottom of the fifth when the Dragons scored 10 runs.… Read the rest

Indians facing Chico in bidistrict

admin — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Despite a late rally, the Lipan Indians dropped their regular-season baseball final at Albany, 7-6, Monday.

The Indians (9-5) are playing Chico in a best-of-three Class A bidistrict series this weekendwith all of the games in Jacksboro. If the series goes to a third game, it will be played today at 1 p.m.

This is the Indians’s first playoff appearance since 2006.… Read the rest

Lipan qualifies quartet for Austin

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Lipan enjoyed its best regional track meet ever, qualifying four athletes for the Class A Division II State Meet in Austin May 10-11.

Three Lady Indians and one Indians brought home silver medals from the Class A Division II Region III Meet at Bullard High School this past weekend.

Lanie Roberts took second in the 800-meter run, clocking a 2:34.41, and Catherine Thormann was runner-up in the 1600 with a 6:04.41.… Read the rest

Indians avenge upset

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Having already assured themselves of a playoff berth, the Lipan Indians got a little payback against visiting Gordon Tuesday, winning 10-3.

It was the final home game of the season for Lipan (9-4, all District 10-A games), barring a home appearance in the playoffs.

The win also avenged an upset loss at Gordon in the first round of district.

Pitcher Colby Clinton improved to 8-0, striking out 12 and surrendering two hits.… Read the rest

Lipan secures first postseason since ’06

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Things can change in a hurry in the world of sports.

Just two seasons removed from a winless campaign, the Lipan Indians are in the baseball playoffs.

Lipan secured its first postseason berth since 2006 with Friday’s 7-4 victory at Baird.

The victory improved the Indians to 8-4, all District 10-A games. They own tie-breakers against Ranger and Baird, so even if they were to somehow fall into a tie, Lipan would still go on to the playoffs.… Read the rest

Lipan secures first postseason since ’06

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:07:38 +0000

Things can change in a hurry in the world of sports.

Just two seasons removed from a winless campaign, the Lipan Indians are in the baseball playoffs.

Lipan secured its first postseason berth since 2006 with Friday’s 7-4 victory at Baird.

Indians drawing close to postseason berth

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The Lipan Indians moved closer to their first baseball postseason berth in seven years with a 14-11 victory against visiting Graford Tuesday.

The win improved the Indians to 7-4, all District 10-A games. They are tied with Albany for second place behind Santo (11-0), which has clinched the top spot in the league.

Baird (6-5) is in fourth place, and Ranger (5-5) is fifth.… Read the rest

LHS golfers wrap up at regionals

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The Lipan boys golf team finished eighth at the Class A Region II Golf Tournament at Shady Oaks in Baird Monday and Tuesday.

The Indians shot a 723 (370-353). They were led by Trevor Hedeman with a 171 (86-85), while Colby Clinton shot 172 (92-80). Ben Ward came in with a 179 (88-91) and Hunter Hightower posted a 201 (104-97).

The Lady Indians finished 15th in their division, shooting 979 (494-485).… Read the rest

Lipan netter advances to regionals

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Lipan’s Brenda Ibarra qualified for the Class Region II Tennis Tournament with a second-place finish in girls singles at the District 16-A Tournament last week.

The Region II Tournament was being held in in Abilene at press time Monday and Tuesday.

Ibarra fought back to win a playback match against an opponent from Strawn, 6-3, 6-3 to earn the regional berth.… Read the rest