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By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal Lake Belton’s hopes for a state championship are still alive. Needing to place among the top three teams at last week’s Region III-5A tournament, the Lady Broncos fell just shy of their goal, finishing fifth overall. For the...

By Aries Ramos Belton Journal The Belton Tigers baseball team commenced the crucial final series of the regular season with a home game against the Killeen Kangaroos. The Tigers capitalized on the Roos’ errors, converting them into crucial runs on their path to yet...

By Tony Adams Belton Journal The Belton Tigers Softball squad hit the diamond on Monday night in preparation for this week’s Class 5A Bi-District playoffs with a tune-up game against Class 3A No. 11 Troy at Lady Tiger Field. The talented Trojanettes scored in all five...

By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal Kendrick Jones Jr. will defend his state title. Last year, in his debut at the University Interscholastic League Class 5A Track & Field State Meet, the then-freshman made history by completing the 200-meter run in 20.57...

By Tony Adams Belton Journal The 2024 installment of the Belton vs. Lake Belton baseball series concluded on Friday night at Tidwell Field. The Broncos won the opening game of the series on Apr. 16, 5-1. Peyton Flanagan and Braxtan Cope each homered, as Mason Law...

By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal The area meet will take place today at Magnolia, and plenty of Broncos and Tigers will be in attendance. After months of practices and competitions, only two meets – area and regionals – separate Belton’s and Lake Belton’s...

By Aries Ramos The Belton Journal The Lady Tigers softball team faced off against the Killeen Kangaroos this past week. Belton wasted no time securing a win on their way to a dominant district year. Lucy Lucas took the circle for the Tigers to start the game and...

By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal The Lady Broncos remained unbeaten Tuesday evening, traveling to Killeen, where they easily earned a four-inning, 24-0 victory. Lake Belton took immediate control of the contest with an 11-run outburst in the top of the first...

By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal The District 22-5A golf tournaments were dominated by Lake Belton. Over the course of four days at Killeen’s Stonetree Golf Club, the Broncos and Lady Broncos overcame obstacles on and off the course en route to collecting...

By Clay Whittington The Belton Journal The Lady Tigers must find a way to rediscover the momentum they lost in an instant. After suffering a 12-2 home loss to rival Lake Belton to open the District 22-5A schedule, Belton rebounded with four consecutive victories by a...