February 2026 - Texas Chalk Talk

Marble Falls boys soccer beats New Braunfels Long Creek

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Ismayl Ismaylov scored the winning goal to ensure the Mustangs completed the sweep of New Braunfels Long Creek Feb. 24. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated New Braunfels Long Creek 1-0 Feb. 24 in District 26-4A play. The Mustangs’ (10-3-5, 6-1-1) goal came from Ismayl Ismaylov with the assist from Diego Lacayo with about 20 minutes remaining in the contest. The Dragons did all they could to ensure the Mustangs didn’t score multiple goals like they did…

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Burnet girls powerlifting ready for regionals

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Alison Fonseca is one of several Lady Dawgs going to the regional meet. Photo by Hayden center Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School powerlifting teams are gearing up for regional tournaments that begin this weekend. The Lady Dawgs will compete at the Class 4A Large Schools Region II meet in Dublin Friday, Feb. 27. They include Presley Allen, Hailey Boyer, Madeline Cardenas, Sofia Cardenas, Olivia Cook, Molly Cupitt, Adrian Eubank, Adyson Fonbuena, Kalora McDonnell, Tess Murders, Lily Rygaard and Trinity Tibbs. “I’ll take a full team of girls…

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Marble Falls powerlifting eyes regionals

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Powerlifting, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Caydence Bielfeldt and the Lady Mustangs will compete at the Region II, Division II Regional Meet at Friday, Feb. 27, with the aim of getting to the state meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting program has two meets this week that will determine what happens next. Lady Mustangs Caydence Bielfeldt, Montserrat Fregoso, Makenzie Long and Alexis Sprott will compete in the Region II, Division II Regional Meet at Friday, Feb. 27, at Dublin High School. Long is in the 114-pound weight division, Bielfeldt…

Featured Running

Burnet track takes 2nd at Gatesville

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Bulldogs’ 1,600-meter relay team is Hector Vega-Palacios (left), Lyndon Harycki, Matthew Williams and Clay Lamb. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams each finished second at the Gatesville Hornets Relays Feb. 19 in the first meet of the year. The Bulldogs earned 99 points thanks to 60 coming from by all three relay teams taking gold, edging rival Lampasas in the 400 meters and 800 meters. While winning first in all three events is impressive, what stood out to head coach Jordan…

Basketball Featured High School

Faith Academy boys basketball loses to Waco Live Oak

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy head coach Zakk Revelle guided the Flames back to the state tournament for the second time in school history. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 62-54 Feb. 25 in a Class 3A state semifinal of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. It’s the third time this season the Falcons have beaten the Flames. The other two times were in District 4-3A play. “I’m just really proud of our team,” head coach Zakk…

Featured Softball

Marble Falls softball loses to Copperas Cove

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Freshman Matti King is one of several newcomers who are learning quickly. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Copperas Cove 14-3 in five innings Feb. 24. The Lady Dawgs (10-3) took a 3-1 lead in the first inning and added two in the second and six in the top of the third inning for an 11-1 advantage. The Lady Mustangs scored another run in the third inning and one in the fourth. While fans will see 14 Cove runs, Marble Falls…

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Marble Falls baseball beats Cameron Yoe

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore pitcher Crawford Mattox was one of several pitchers who led the defensive effort in beating Cameron Yoe. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team stomped Cameron Yoe 11-1 in five innings Feb. 24. “It was good,” head coach Tyler Porter said. “We did what I told them we’d do, what we were supposed to do. Cameron had good pitching, their kids competed and did a great job.” The Mustangs plated three runs in the second inning highlighted by a RBI double by junior…

Basketball High School

Faith Academy boys basketball beats Huntsville Alpha Omega

February 24, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #FinalFour, #fireup, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore guard Austin Skahill ensures the Flames keep a lead against Huntsville Alpha Omega to advance to the Class 3A state tournament of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team scorched Huntsville Alpha Omega 55-36 Feb. 20 in a regional final to earn the right to play at the Class 3A state tournament of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames will meet District 4-3A rival Waco Live Oak at…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Austin LBJ

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Savannah Griffin (3) had an assist during the shut out win against Austin LBJ. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls soccer team shut out to Austin LBJ 7-0 in District 25-4A play. The Lady Dawgs (14-5, 8-1) got three goals from Emily Montoya, three from Avery Barth and one from Cheyenne Adams. Yessi Flores and Savannah Griffin each had an assist. Burnet led 6-0 at the half. “I thought it was played pretty well,” head coach Doug Ketcham said. “Our (junior varsity) played right before…

Featured Softball

Burnet softball wins Brownwood tourney

CAPTION: The 2026 Burnet High School softball team includes Carlee Williams (front row, left), Hannah Brooks, Abby Bennight, Journey Denton, Peyton Allen, Lezlee Rhoder, head coach Jayci Craig, trainer Emilia Campomonosi; Chloe Nygard (back row, left), Lacie Lewis, Braelyn Smith, Kendall Winkley, Layton Powell, Maycee Floyd and Alexa Arevalo. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School softball team won the Brownwood Tournament Feb. 19 and 21 after starting the week with a 7-4 victory against Johnson City Feb. 17. The Lady Dawgs (6-4-1) won five of their last six games and that…