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Burnet girls soccer beats Gonzales for another postseason win

The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Gonzales 4-0 in the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs March 28. That sets up a third-round match against Boerne High at 5:30 p.m. at Fischer Canyon Lake High School. Tickets sold online only. Note that Comal Independent School District has a clear bag policy. Head coach Kimberly Myhre noted her athletes were playing with a heavy hearst after the passing of Michael Myhre, the “favorite Myhre,” she said. “It has been a crazy week with life, and these girls…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Uvalde, will play Boerne High next

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Uvalde 4-0 March 28 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. They face three-time defending state champion Boerne High in the regional quarterfinals with date, site and time still to be determined. Uvalde’s athletic department has been competing in the memory those who died during the Robb Elementary school tragedy May 24 throughout this school year. And the Mustangs knew the task at hand, head coach Rick Hoover said. “Everyone in Texas has a soft spot for this town,…

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Johnson City baseball keeps dominating on the mound for victory against Harper

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Harper 5-0 March 24 to remain unbeaten in District 28-2A play. Harper (3-1) was picked to finish third in the district race behind the Eagles (9-,6 4-0) and Mason (11-4, 5-0). Senior pitcher McCray Jacobs earned the win by allowing four hits, one walk and striking out 13 in six innings. Sophomore Johnny Slawinski took over in the seventh inning and needed only 14 pitches for three strikeouts to secure the victory. “McCray ran out of pitches,” head coach Steven Shipley said,…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Canyon Lake to add bi-district title

The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Fischer Canyon Lake 5-1 March 24 for another bi-district championship. Next up is Gonzales at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Hutto High School. Adults pay $6, while students pay $4. No cash is accepted. The Lady Dawgs (24-2-1, 12-0 District 24-4A champions) faced a 1-0 deficit at the half, much like the first time the two teams met during the pre-district season. Head coach Kimberly Myhre said she challenged her players about whether or not they wanted their season to continue.…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball lets play do the talking in win against Lampasas

The Burnet High School softball team annihilated Lampasas 9-0 March 24 to stay unbeaten in District 24-4A play. Next up is a showdown with the other district leader, Jarrell, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Jarrell. Before the Lampasas contest, fans of both programs enjoyed some friendly banter back and forth. “They’re rival schools, they all know each other,” Burnet head coach Hailey Wooten said. “Our girls didn’t do a lot of talking. I’m proud of my kids for letting their play do the talking.” The Lady Dawgs’ bats…

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Burnet baseball beats Lago Vista to remain in first place

CAPTION: Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw threw for five innings during the win against Lago Vista. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lago Vista 6-2 March 24 to go to 5-0 in District 24-4A play. What impressed head coach Russell Houston about his players is their refusal to quit. “They’re just resilient,” he said. “We didn’t hit like we have. Their guy threw well, and we didn’t swing it. When we’re able to score the top half of the inning, it allows everyone to relax…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls powerlifters impress with state runner-up finish, personal records

CAPTION: Marble Falls powerlifters Jasuel Ruiz (left) and Xavier Lopez represent the are a well at the Division 2 state meet March 24. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School junior powerlifter Xavier Lopez turned heads at the Division II state meet March 24 as he powered his way to a silver medal in the 181-pound division and teammate Jasuel Ruiz set new personal records in the 148-pound division. Lopez posted a 690-pound squat, a 315-pound bench press, and a 675-pound dead lift for a total of 1,680 pounds. Ruiz was…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Burnet senior lineman Kaleb Maynard (in the gray T-shirt) signs his National Letter of Intent to play college football for Sul Ross University during a ceremony March 24 with the Burnet football coaches in attendance. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The District 25-4A soccer champions played like it in bi-district championship wins March 24 and the top teams on the diamond in District 24-4A didn’t miss a beat either. March 24 brought a lot of smiles to the faces of Burnet County sports fans, even to those whose teams…

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Marble Falls baseball strings together hits, makes Jarrell’s defense fold under pressure for another win

The Marble Falls High School baseball team stomped Jarrell 13-3 March 24 to end the first round of District 24-4A play at 4-1 for second in the standings. The Mustangs now turn their attention to a road trip to Lampasas (1-4) Tuesday, March 28, before hosting the Badgers Friday, March 31. First pitch for both contests is at 7 p.m. This is a change in the district format when coaches voted to play each other three times during the district campaign. Jarrell (2-3 in district play) took a 1-0 lead…

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Marble Falls girls soccer season ends in playoff loss to Wimberley

CAPTION: Part of the Marble Falls Lady Mustangs’ plan against Wimberley is to cut off passing lanes to disrupt the offensive flow as demonstrated by Sachi Marcum (21) and Elizabeth Busby. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Wimberley 2-0 March 24 in a bi-district championship to end the 2022-23 season. The Lady Mustangs finished second in District 24-4A and advanced to the playoffs for only the second time in program history, head coach Abigail Blunt said. “This Lady Mustang team was…

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