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Burnet softball ends district first round with lopsided win against Marble Falls

The Burnet High School softball team defeated Marble Falls 14-0 March 31 in a contest that ended after five innings. That means the Lady Dawgs (18-9, 5-0) completed the first round of District 24-4A play undefeated and in first place. “Proud of the girls for coming out and taking care of business,” Burnet head coach Hailey Wooten said. “They are ready to get after it in the second round.” That means a road trip to Georgetown Gateway at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Kyleigh Mott was the winning pitcher with…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

What a week for the Marble Falls Mustangs. It began with a second place finish at the Division 2 state meet March 24 for Xavier Lopez and ended with a pair of district titles in golf and tennis. And by 10 p.m. March 31, another Marble Falls team was tied for first in district play. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

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Marble Falls, Burnet earn 3 tennis district championships

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Cooper Womack wears the gold medal signifying being the District 24-4A boys singles champion. Courtesy photo The District 24-4A tennis tournament was dominated by Burnet and Marble Falls high school athletes March 29 and 31. Marble Falls freshman Cooper Womack won the boys singles championship in a match that lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes, while the Burnet girls doubles team of Tatum Salinas and Aly Van Zandt is the district champion and the Burnet mixed doubles team of Christina Graves and Cameron Stires is the…

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Marble Falls baseball run rules Lampasas to win series

The Marble Falls High School baseball team annihaliated Lampasas 18-8 March 31 in a contest that ended when Canon Cochran came home on a pass ball in the sixth inning. The Mustangs took the series win against the Badgers and are tied for first place in District 24-4A after Burnet lost to Jarrell in games two and three March 28 and 31. “I told them to step on their throats,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said. “We felt good when we came up with the three runs (early in…

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Johnson City baseball sweeps Harper to remain unbeaten in district play

CAPTION: Johnson City sophomore pitcher Johnny Slawinski, who is committed to Baylor University, helps his own cause with a base hit during the win against Harper March 28. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Johnson City High School baseball team crushed Harper 11-1 March 28 to win the series win against the Longhorns and remain tied for first place with Mason in District 28-2A. The Eagles are on a two-game bye and will face the Punchers Thursday, April 7. “The win is the most important thing,” Eagles head coach Steven…

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Lampasas opportunistic in win over Marble Falls baseball

The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 8-6 March 28 in the second of a three-game series. Both teams have each one a game and will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Scearce Field on the Marble Falls High School campus to decide the series winner. In this rematch, the Badgers won a District 24-4A contest for the second time this season, while the Mustangs (4-2) lost in district play for the second time. “It’s big,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said of the…

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Burnet baseball battles back, runs out of outs in loss to Jarrell

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Jarrell 8-5 March 28 for its first loss in District 24-4A. The Bulldogs (5-1) trailed soon after the game started. “We didn’t pitch well at all,” Burnet head coach Russell Houston said. “We gave up seven runs in the first inning on two hits. We competed and battled back and didn’t have enough in the end.” A pitching change was made after two outs in the first inning. Junior Dash Denton was the third pitcher, who allowed only one run in the…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball earns first district win in convincing fashion

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs pose for their celebratory photo after beating Lago Vista March 28. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School softball team run-ruled Lago Vista 22-2 in a contest that ended after four innings March 28. This is the Lady Mustangs’ first win in District 24-4A, and it came on the road. “That’s a very big deal,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “They felt good about it. The girls had a good night. We got some kids back and that allowed us to move others to…

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Featured Football High School Recruiting 

Burnet’s Kaleb Maynard signs NLI to Sul Ross University

CAPTION: Burnet offensive coordinator Tyler McIntosh (left) and senior lineman Kaleb Maynard at the youngster’s signing ceremony. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior football lineman Kaleb Maynard signed his National Letter of Intent March 24 to play at Sul Ross University and fulfilled a vow he made two years earlier. “I’m really proud of Kaleb,” Burnet offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Tyler McIntosh said. “He told me after his sophomore year, ‘I’m playing college football.’ At the time, Kaleb was one foot in and one foot…

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Featured Golf 

Marble Falls, Burnet has golf district champion and runner-up

CAPTION: Marble Falls golfer Madison Deberard (left) and head coach Ricky Blackington. Courtesy photo Two Burnet County high school golfers are advancing to the Class 4A Region III tournament after finishing as the District 24-4A first and second medalists March 28. They are Madison Deberard of Marble Falls High School, who is the district champion, and Avery Gowin of Burnet High School, who is the district runner-up. Deberard shot an 81-82–163. “Marble Falls is proud to have Madison as our 24-4A district champion,” head coach Ricky Blackington said. “I started…

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