Jennifer Fierro, Author at Texas Chalk Talk

Faith Academy girls basketball pushes Bryan Brazos to overtime

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CAPTION: Faith Academy forward Claire Poage and the Lady Flames are preparing for the playoffs and will get another chance to get better when they welcome Waco Live Oak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Bryan Brazos Christian 52-49 in overtime Feb. 7, pushing the District 3-3A leader of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools to play its best to secure the victory. Head coach Kat Canada said the Lady Flames are…

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Faith Academy boys cruise to wins, set up showdown with Waco Live Oak for district title

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Brock Davis and the Flames have a chance to win another district title but must hold court against Waco Live Oak. File photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat Bryan Brazos Christian 47-25 Feb. 7 after defeating Central Texas Christian 51-30 Feb. 6 and Waco Reicher 66-36 Feb. 4 to move to 10-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “This was the second night of back-to-back games,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “That win solidified no worse than…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Austin Achieve despite playing with one less player

February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs continue to find ways to win and overcome obstacles, even when the opponent plays with one more player. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Austin Achieve 1-0 Feb. 3 in a District 25-4A contest where the Mustangs were forced to play with 10 players for the final 30 minutes. The Mustangs (10-4, 2-0) got what turned out to be the game-winning goal in 15 minutes of play in the first half when Esteban Dominguez found the back…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Jarrell, assured of no worse than third place in district

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Jarrell, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CORRECTION: Burnet sophomore guard connected on six of eight 3-pointers during the win against Jarrell. TexasChalkTalk.com apologizes for the error. CAPTION: Burnet sophomore guard Sierra Schaefer and the Lady Dawgs make Jarrell pay for over playing defensively and leaving someone open for a long jumper. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Jarrell 57-28 Feb. 3 to finish no worse than third in District 24-4A. “That was a big win for us to keep that third spot,” head coach Rick Gates said. “We really…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

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CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs will win at least a share of the District 24-4A title, their first since the 2018-19 season. File photo Winter has descended upon the Highland Lakes. The sinus infection I’m fighting is a clear indication. For three days, Mother Nature showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with as squads in every sport were sidelined for an extended period. But when she decided to be a team player and allow contests to resume, fans were treated to some incredible performances that were both…

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Marble Falls girls basketball wins district crown after beating Lago Vista

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyBadgers, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #LagoVista, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Alyssa Berkman and the Lady Mustangs complete their march through District 24-4A and capture at least a share of the crown. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team crushed Lago Vista 44-22 Feb. 3 after losing to Lampasas 52-41 Feb. 2. The results of both contests assure the Lady Mustangs of at least a share of the District 24-4A crown, their first since the 2017-18 season. There’s a chance Marble Falls could win the district championship outright if Lampasas loses…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Lago Vista after losing to Lampasas

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LagoVista, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs’ defense didn’t allow Lago Vista to have good looks at the basket and forced the Vikings to adjust in the second half. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lago Vista 68-52 Feb. 3 a day after losing to Lampasas 63-54. The win moves the Mustangs (4-3) to second place in the District 24-4A standings though only they and Lampasas (3-4) have played seven district games thus far. That’s because the bad weather forced other members to rescheduled…

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The Point After: Why Todd Dodge should be the Texas QB coach

February 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#b12, #big12, #big12conference, #dodgeball, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hookem, #livethedream, #longhorns, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Elizabeth and Todd Dodge with Clemson quarterback and former and Austin Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik. Courtesy photo The Texas Longhorns lost and added a wide receivers coach since the end of the 2022 season. Reports surfaced that head coach Steve Sarkisian will add another special assistant the staff, much like he did in 2022 when he hired former TCU head coach Gary Patterson. The belief is this time, it’ll be someone to help on the offensive side of the ball. My take is it should be Todd Dodge. Let’s…

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Celebrate Jimmy Burney’s birthday during halftime of Marble Falls boys basketball game Feb. 10

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Marble Falls Mustang super fan Jimmy Burney is turning 75 and the athletic program and his friends couldn’t let the occasion pass without a celebration. Therefore, at halftime of the Marble Falls High School boys basketball game against Burnet Friday, Feb. 10, Burney will be recognized. The game is at Max Copeland Gym. “Jimmy is such a huge part of our community,” Mustangs head coach Travis Crain said. “We’re excited to be able to honor him at halftime. He’s been such a staple of both basketball programs and we are…

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Faith Academy boys basketball defeats Temple Holy Trinity

February 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith senior power forward Brock Davis and the Flames qualify for the playoffs after beating Temple Holy Trinity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team demolished Temple Holy Trinity 65-37 Jan. 27 to secure a playoff berth. It also means the Flames are a game behind Waco Live Oak in the District 3-3A standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Though the final score is lopsided, Flames head coach Zakk Revelle said his team didn’t begin to get that…