Lipan Sports Archived
Indians split first two games
The Lipan Indians split their first two games of the baseball season, winning 7-2 at Ranger and getting no-hit in a 12-2 loss at Santo.
In the win over Ranger, pitcher Colby Clinton tossed a two-hitter and struck out 17. He also blasted a double.
Lance Ferguson led Lipan in hitting, going 3-for-4 with four runs batted in. … Read the rest
Lipan charges back late, but bid for state return over
MIDLOTHIAN — The torrid-shooting and quick Coolidge Yellow Jackets denied the Lipan Lady Indians’ third straight trip to the state basketball tournament.
It wasn’t easy though.
Coolidge built a 19-point lead before the gutsy Lady Indians almost rallied for a miracle third-round playoff win Tuesday evening in their Class A Division II Region III quarterfinal. … Read the rest
Love those Lady Indians
(From left) Lipan Lady Indian fans Jorge Hernandez, Joel Rice and Carter McFadden hold up cutouts of their favorite players, Katelyn Martin, Taylor Herrera and Rhiana Michou during Lipan’s 97-19 victory against Bynum in a Class A Division II area playoff game Friday.… Read the rest
Lipan girls bulldog Bynum
ALVARADO — The playoff game was almost over before the war-painted Lipan boys had anything to get excited about.
Their sweethearts of the basketball court – the Lipan Lady Indians – met little resistance from the hapless Bynum Lady Bulldogs Friday night, cruising to an 80-point lead with a under a minute left. … Read the rest
Indians wrap up season
The Lipan Indians ended their basketball season with a 69-51 loss at Huckabay Tuesday.
For the first time in more than two decades there will be no postseason hoops.
“I am very proud of the effort that these boys have given me this year,” said Lipan coach Cody Chandler. “Even in the last game against the district champions, the boys fought hard all the way to the end.… Read the rest
Lady Indians romp in warmup contest
In a battle of teams that could find themselves in Austin competing for a state championship next month, the Lipan Lady Indians made short work of Mason, 66-44, in a warmup game Saturday in Glen Rose.
The Lady Indians (28-4) entered are ranked sixth in Class A Division II by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and are seeking a third straight trip to Austin.… Read the rest
Indians miss playoffs, first time since ‘90
In a most unfamiliar scene, the Lipan Indians are packing up their following the final game of the regular season.
That hasn’t happened since George Bush – the first one – was president of the United States.
Not since 1990, to be exact.
Lingleville ended Lipan’s postseason hopes with a 49-40 victory at home Friday. The loss left the Indians (12-17 overall) with a 4-5 record in District 17-A.… Read the rest
Lady Indians win flip, enter as 17-A top seed
The Lipan Lady Indians will enter the Class A Division II playoffs as the top seed from District 17-A after winning a coin flip with co-champion Strawn Wednesday morning.
Lanie Roberts led Lipan (27-4, 9-1) with 32 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and five steals in Tuesday’s 69-32 win at Gordon. The Lady Indians shot a blistering 68 percent (21-31) from 2-point range.… Read the rest
Indians stay in postseason hunt
Refusing to go away quietly, the Lipan Indians kept their playoff hopes alive Tuesday with a 72-41 win at Gordon.
The win improved the Indians (12-16 overall) to 4-4 in District 17-A, a game behind Lingleville. They were playing at Lingleville last night, and a win would give the teams a split of their district games. … Read the rest
Indians top Strawn to keeps hopes alive
The Lipan Indians are holding on to playoff hopes after defeating Strawn at home Friday, 70-62.
The Indians improved to 11-16 overall, and more important to 3-4 in District 17-A. While their hopes are admittedly slim at reaching the postseason, they are nonetheless hopes.
Lipan has not missed the playoffs since 1990. In each of the past 11 seasons they have reached the regional tournament.… Read the rest
