Featured Running 

Burnet cross country wins two divisions at Lago Vista meet

The Burnet High School cross country program added more top finishes to its season. The Lady Dawgs won the Vikings Invitational Aug. 28 hosted by Lago Vista High School, while the Bulldogs finished second in the boys varsity division. In the junior varsity division, the Bulldogs are the meet champions and the Lady Dawgs finished seventh. Head coach Simon Hairston commended his runners for their performances. “The conditioning of our kids was such that they could go out and perform at a very high level on a very difficult course,”…

Read More
Featured Running 

Marble Falls cross country is 3rd at Lago Vista meet

CAPTION: The 2025 Marble Falls High School boys varsity team includes Colton Rutland (left), Logan Hargraves, Santiago Gaytan, Connor Yaklin, Jahir Garcia, JJ Walker, Joaquim Edwards, Brazos White, Owen Martin and Graham Goggans. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School cross country program brought home more medals thanks to outstanding performances at the Viking Invitational hosted by Lago Vista High School Aug. 28. Both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs earned bronze medals in the varsity divisions. “I’m really proud of how our team competed on a very tough course,” head…

Read More
Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball keeps on rolling

CAPTION: Sophomore Ella Claiborne’s strong serving in the fifth set helps the Lady Flames get a big win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team shocked Austin Grace Academy 26-24, 25-20, 25-19 Aug. 28 in The Fire Pit to hand the Lady Griffins (9-1) their first loss of the season. That came on the heels of the Lady Flames edging San Marcos Hill Country Christian School 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 15-25, 17-15 Aug. 26. The contest featured two state tournament teams of the Texas Association…

Read More
Featured Football High School 

Burnet football loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Peyton Lopez (15) runs into the heart of the Lago Vista defense looking for a seam Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lago Vista 15-6 Aug. 29 in the season opener on the road. The Bulldogs’ (0-1) only score came in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard touchdown catch to senior receiver Matthew Williamson from sophomore quarterback Fisher Powell. The two-point conversation failed. “The one he caught was a deflected pass,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “He…

Read More
Featured Volleyball 

Burnet volleyball continues tourney success

CAPTION: The Burnet High School volleyball team wears the silver medals from the Gatesville Tournament the Lady Dawgs won Aug. 21- and 23. The team includes Ava Alexander (front row, left), Lexie Clark, Payton Smith, Grace Cullison, Journey Denton; Peyton McCabe (middle row, left), Marisa Porter, Cali Eason, Sarah Cullison, Brianne Smith, Brooklynn Dawes, Peyton Allen, Wrigley Mulhollan, Landry Schubert and Taylor Smith (back). Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team went 3-1 at the West Tournament hosted by West High School Aug. 28-30. The Lady Dawgs (13-5) defeated…

Read More
Featured Football High School 

Faith Academy football crushes Sugar Land Logos Prep

CAPTION: Head coach Jay Silvers guides the Flames to their season opening win for the first time since 2021. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team defeated Sugar Land Logos Prep 52-41 Aug. 28 at Bryan Allen Academy. The Flames (1-0) raced to a 24-15 lead in the first quarter thanks to senior Andrew Houy, who had three rushing touchdowns and sophomore kicker Egan Barnes connecting on all 3 two-point kicks. But a fumble and a four-and-out by the Flames allowed the Lions (0-1) “to…

Read More
Football High School 

Burnet football ready for Lago Vista

CAPTION: Burnet senior quarterback Charles Edwards (1) and his offensive line include senior Noah Pirie are ready to start the season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is in the midst of game week preparations to travel to play the Lago Vista Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Lago Vista High School Stadium. The Vikings feature second-year starter Tripp Henderson at quarterback. He has completed 82 of 176 passes for 1,164 yards and 10 touchdowns and has 51 carries for 163 yards…

Read More
Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls football shuts out Crockett

CAPTION: Senior running back Joaquin Aguilar is lifted in the air by the offensive linemen after he scores the Mustangs’ first touchdown of the season on a 10-yard run. It was the first of our touchdowns for the three-year letterman on the night. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team overpowered Austin Crockett 49-0 in the season opener for both teams. The Mustangs (1-0) led 43-0 at the half thanks a brilliant and flawless performance. “Our kids did a good job coming out early and…

Read More
Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball shows fight against East View

CAPTION: Senior Kate McCary serves as an ace as junior Katie Terrell waits for the ball to go over the net. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown East View 17-25, 21-25, 23-25 Aug. 26. Throughout the season, new Marble Falls (7-7) head coach Zoey Beard-Hanrahan has emphasized seeing a team that fights throughout a match. “The last two sets I got to see a glimpse of that,” she said. “I got to see a little glimpse. I have to find a…

Read More
Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball’s leaders are getting the job done

CAPTION: Sophomore Ella Claiborne rarely exits the floor and is among the Lady Flames’ leaders or ranks in the top three of most categories, including digs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team continues to show it has what it takes to accomplish its goals this season. The Lady Flames (7-2) went 3-2 at the Hill Country Christian School Tournament Aug. 21-22 thanks to wins against the Boerne Area HomeSchoolers 25-16, 25-13, Bulverde Bracken 25-21, 25-15 and Galveston O’Connell 25-12, 25-20. The losses were…

Read More