Jennifer Fierro, Author at Texas Chalk Talk

BCISD superintendent gives update on athletic director

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is searching for its next athletic director after Steve Hale resigned. Hale accepted the job last year. “We opened up the position last Wednesday (May 14),” said Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet CISD superintendent. “We are in the 10-day waiting period (that is part of the process for state positions). As far as applications, we have over 20 at this point. We’re starting to review the applications.” Pena assembled a panel that includes Burnet Middle School Principal Dr. Jennifer Caropepe, Burnet High School Principal Casey…

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Marble Falls sports camps have long-term benefits

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: During last year’s football camp, Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman, who also serves as the program’s quarterbacks coach, worked closely with Crawford Mattox (left) and Hayden Liscum. This year, Mattox is vying for the starting quarterback position on the varsity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department announced a slew of sports camps with head coaches as the directors. Athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman noted the benefits of offering these camps. Top of the list is campers get to meet and…

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After one year, Marble Falls athletes’ weight gains are obvious

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Rising junior Arnulfo Salazar shows he has no issues in pulling a heavy sled during the Linemen’s Challenge hosted by Burnet May 20 thanks to his offseason work and commitment to getting stronger. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro A transformed group of Marble Falls High School athletes are competing in several summer league activities thanks to spending almost a year in the strength-and-conditioning program led by coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. Transformed because those players simply don’t look like they did last year when athletic director and football head coach Keri…

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Marble Falls boys basketball has several goals for Llano league

CAPTION: Rising senior Gregory Lemon’s tough defense illustrates one of the fundamental beliefs of head coach John Berkman. Athletes who want playing time must commit to being stingy on the defensive side. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball program is sending three teams to the Llano League. The league plays on Tuesdays beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Llano High School and junior high gymnasiums. It ends June 10. The Mustangs have a varsity team, a junior varsity squad and a team playing in the…

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Marble Falls 7-on-7 team shows growth in final night

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive back Leroy Roach jumps the route for this interception against Llano. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 team’s win against Llano and contest against Burnet May 19 illustrates plenty about the work the Mustangs have put in during the last 12 months. That’s according to head coach Keri Timmerman. A new group of Mustangs have been turning plays into explosive ones on offense. Meanwhile, the defense has gotten an interception here and there that has turned the opponent away. “I like…

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Burnet’s Aviles signs to run for Rice University

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #owls, #rice, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Hector Vega (left), Hudson Bennett and Lotus Running coach Carlo Martinez Victor Aviles-Salgado (right) congratulate Victor Aviles (second from right) on signing with Rice University. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles made his commitment to Rice University official May 19 by signing to run for the Owls. Middle-distance coach Crystal Shipley summed up what Rice is getting in Aviles. “An incredible student-athlete,” she said. “I believe there is so much more left in that kid, and he will be pushed to his…

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Hale resigns as Burnet athletic director to return to coaching

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Steve and Lana Hale leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District community. Steve Hale is will coach at a small private school. The move gets the couple closer to family. Courtesy photo After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and…

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Highland Lakes players ball out in all-star game

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls linebacker Noah Lyon reacts to catching an interception, the contest’s first turnover, while his East teammate Reid Leinneweber of Wimberley (14) and Llano’s Tate Morgan celebrate. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The first Hill Country Coaches Association all-star football game had all the elements fans want – a close game, defensive stands, explosive offensive plays and everyone appreciative to have a contest in May to cheer on their favorite players one more time. The East defeated the West 21-14 May 17 at Texas Stadium in Wimberley with…

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Marble Falls softball announces season award winners

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Kylie Roberts is the Lady Mustangs’ Most Valuable Player because her skills and her leadership. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The solid performances of the Marble Falls High School softball team resulted in numerous postseason honors. Seniors Sophia Biagini and Kylie Roberts are first team all-District 24-4A members, while freshman Callie Phillips is a member of the second team, and sophomores Jocelyn Suarez and Rylee Frisch and freshman Brooklynn Damico were honorable mention. Abigail Boucher, Natalie Bertino, Cheyenne Blair, Emma Cayce, Mackenzie Grider, Camila Montoya, Harlie Penny, Kierstyn Plumlee,…

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Marble Falls tennis ends season at state tourney

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILstate, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Cooper Womack returned to the Class 4A state tournament for the second year in a row. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School tennis program’s season culminated at the Class 4A state tournament May 15-16 in San Antonio. Junior Cooper Womack lost in the first round to Malcolm Moore of Dallas Pinkston 3-6, 2-6, and the boys doubles team of Weston York and Cooper Kelley lost to Zachary Bobo and Jackson Tomberlain of Texarkana Pleasant Grove 0-6, 0-6 in the first round. Though the finishes weren’t what…