March 9, 2026 - Texas Chalk Talk

Marble Falls baseball performs well at Comal tourney

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CAPTION: Ben Sowers is one of several pitchers who are on the Mustang staff and give head coach Tyler Porter options. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team went 2-1 at the Comal Creek Invitational Tournament March 5-7. The Mustangs defeated Corpus Christi Moody 9-6 March 5 and Beevile Jones 3-2 before losing to Corpus Christi Tulso-Midway 15-2 both on March 6. “Overall, I’m pleased,” head coach Tyler Porter said. “The third weekend is always tough because you’re sitting on district games on Tuesday. At…

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Burnet baseball wins two at own tourney

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CAPTION: Pitcher Mason Watson is one of several hurlers the Bulldogs will rely on as they move to District 24-4A play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team finished its tournament with a 2-1 record March 5-6. The Bulldogs (5-8-1) smashed Killeen High 17-0 March 5 and followed that with a 20-9 thrashing of Elgin before losing to Glen Rose 16-7 both on March 6. “We hit the ball better,” head coach Russell Houston said. “I think our kids competed well at the plate. We didn’t have…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Fredericksburg

CAPTION: The Mustangs and Billies played a very tough and tight match where both goals were a premium. In this play, the Billies are trying to convert a corner kick into a goal but fail thanks to the efforts of goalie Jett Marcum (wearing orange) and William Guzman (4), who later scored the only goal to ensure a Marble Falls win. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/ShaunnaLisa of Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Fredericksburg 1-0 March 6 to remain in first place in the District 26-4A…

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Burnet softball loses to Salado, Jarrell

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CAPTION: Senior Journey Denton is performing as a veteran, according to her coach, by leading by example. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team lost to Salado 10-0 March 5 and to Jarrell 9-5 March 3 to begin District 24-4A play. “I thought we competed well and showed a lot of fight throughout the week,” head coach Jayci Craig said. “Our effort and energy were consistent, and the girls continued to support each other in the dugout. Defensively, we had some solid moments, and that’s something…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Gateway

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CAPTION: Head coach Alex Lozoya (left) talks to the Lady Mustangs infield Callie Phillips (10), Ady Floyd, Matti King, Jocelyn Suarez and Cheyenne Thompson. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 5-2 in a District 24-4A contest that was moved to March 5 to avoid bad weather. “I’m proud of the kids and their fight,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Because the bats got better as the game went on to the point where Gateway said, ‘Hey, I got…

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Burnet boys soccer loses to Northeast

CAPTION: Another Bulldog who learned how to compete on the varsity level is Justin Morales Martinez. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys soccer team lost to Austin Northeast 6-0 March 3 in District 25-4A play. Northeast’s (14-4-2, 10-0-1) wins against the Bulldogs and Austin LBJ March 7 makes the Raiders the district champions. Burnet head coach Benjamin Boorman credited his players for their efforts throughout the season, pointing out many learned how to play multiple positions because some players were sidelined with injuries or illnesses. One player…