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Burnet football’s defense has experience, speed to stay stingy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Trevin Park is one of several Burnet defensive backs who has talent and experience. Photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School’s 7-on-7 defense performed at a high level throughout play in May and June. While key receivers are emerging as Charles Edwards and Cohen Jorpeland battle for starting quarterback, the Bulldogs have shown a commitment to being stingy on the other side of the ball in getting stops and creating turnovers. The chemistry in the secondary is apparent, said assistant coach Russell Houston, who coaches inside linebackers and…

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Burnet grad MaeSyn Gay performs at high level for Hardin-Simmons

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No matter the uniform, MaeSyn Gay’s talent and abilities always shine brightly. Months after signing to play for Hardin-Simmons University’s women’s basketball team, the 2024 Burnet High School graduate was named to the All-Freshman Team of the American Southwest Conference. She played in 27 games where she averaged 14.3 minutes, 4 points and 6 rebounds per contest. She also had 35 steals and 29 blocks. “I think everyone has always known I’m a competitor,” she said. “Not many can say they’re a college athlete. You can do a lot if…

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H-backs, tight ends are invaluable to Marble Falls football

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CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kaleb Bielfeldt’s size, sure hands and feet make it difficult for defenses to cover him. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Noah Lyon’s versatility on the football field was hard to miss. On offense, the 2025 Marble Falls High School graduate had to be accounted for because of his ability to line up in the flat and at tight end. He used his natural height and strength to block and seal the end of the line of scrimmage for his teammates to get rushing yards. When the play…

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Faith Academy athletes work through holiday week

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CAPTION: Faith Academy post Megan Burrows is putting herself in position to be a big contributor when the season begins in November. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography While the University Interscholastic League members took a mandatory week off from June 30-July 4, members of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools do not have that same rule. That means that Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ athletic department had the option of operating as business as usual for its summer strength and conditioning. Most of the football team works out Tuesdays-Thursdays…

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Marble Falls football’s experience vets lead the defense

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#7on7, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive backs C.J. Alexander (left), Leroy Roach and Gregory Lemon and linebacker Doak Timmerman showed a lot of rapport during 7-on-7 play. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Though offense tends to be the top football conversation throughout the offseason, the defense is of equal importance to any locker room. Including the one located inside the Marble Falls High School field house. Since the ending of the 2025 baseball season, the competition for the Mustangs’ starting quarterback remains ongoing. But several defensive players have emerged as the leaders…

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Marble Falls cross country preparing for start of official practices

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: As a true freshman in 2024, Marble Falls runner Reese Massey may have surprised people with her prowess by qualifing for the Class 4A state meet. But she didn’t surprise herself, her coaches or her teammates. File photo While mandatory Marble Falls High School cross country practices will begin Monday, July 21, head coach Brenda Gonzalez noted the runners have been participating in voluntary workouts for several weeks. “It takes incredible discipline, commitment, and heart to show up day after day, running long distances that most wouldn’t even walk,” she said.…

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Marble Falls athletes returns to participate in busy July

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Madden Hernandez stands and lifts this bar of weight high during the strength session of Forge ’25. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Right after the nation celebrates the July Fourth long weekend, the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department will return to the high school campus to resume the activities the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs began in early June. The department enjoyed the mandatory week off from June 30-July 4 as issued by the University Interscholastic League. That meant full stoppage of Forge ’25, the department’s summer strength…

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Marble Falls girls basketball adds more to offseason training

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CAPTION: Senior center Leslie Reynoso says the Lady Mustangs have committed themselves to putting in the work during Forge ’25, skills work and summer league that will aid them in preparing for what’s coming. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography After not making the playoffs for the second year in a row, the Marble Falls High School girls basketball players set in motion events they believe will lead them to the season they want in 2025-26. In short, they decided to use their spring and summer to enter tournaments and a…

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Burnet boys make most of May and June

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Shane Ikonen lifts weights high above his head as spotter Riley Howell is ready to assist. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Right before the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department took a mandatory one-week break issued by the University Interscholastic League, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Colton Brewer reflected on what has been a productive two months. After all, the football players competed in lineman’s challenges and two 7-on-7 leagues while the boys basketball program participated in the Llano Summer League. Those activities, however, were at night. During…

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Burnet girls finish productive spring, June

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CAPTION: Landry Davis (front left), Marlei Faz and Allison Morrow (front, right) quickly step on boxes under the watchful eyes of cross country head coach Simon Hairston. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department is enjoying a well-earned break after a very busy two months of activity. For the Lady Dawgs, it may have been even longer. After all, the volleyball program had been traveling to Copperas Cove in March and April and to Georgetown in June for spring and summer leagues, while the…