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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #ladystandgs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Burnet girls basketball rebounds with victory against Lago Vista

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Christina Graves and the Lady Dawgs beat Lago Vista to end the first round of District 24-4A play with a victory. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Lago Vista 53-34 Jan. 20 to end the first round of District 24-4A play. “I thought we did a really good job of executing the offense,” head coach Rick Gates said. “They have a really good player (senior guard Sophia Read), and we did a really good job of limiting her. She still…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Georgetown Gateway

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gateway, #gators, #Georgetown, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Kody Smith fights for the ball during a pass against Georgetown Gateway defends. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 59-42 Jan. 20 the heels of losing to Lago Vista 58-47 Jan. 17. During the Jan. 20 contest, the Gators led 12-7 after the first quarter. The Mustangs finally tied the game at 19-19 with 1 minute and 48 seconds left in the half but were held scoreless the rest of the way. Meanwhile, Gateway…

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Faith Academy boys basketball defeats Bryan Brazos Christian on buzzer beater

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior guard Diego Chavira hit a 3-pointer before the last horn sounded to ensure another Flames victory. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team squeaked out a 59-56 win against Bryan Brazos Christian Jan. 19 when senior guard guard Diego Chavira nailed the 3-pointer right before the horn sounded to end the contest. The victory sets up a showdown for first place in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools when the Flames travel to face…

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Burnet girls basketball fights back from double-digit deficit against Jarrell

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Grace Gates hits one of her three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against Jarrell in a furious comeback. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 39-37 Jan. 17 in a District 24-4A battle to drop to 1-2. The Lady Cougars led the Lady Dawgs 11-9 after the first period and 19-17 at the break but outscored Burnet 13-4 in the third stanza for a 32-21 advantage headed into the final quarter. But instead of accepting the outcome, the Lady…

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Burnet boys basketball loses to Jarrell on final possession

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior guard Reese Syphrett and the Bulldogs almost complete a comeback against Jarrell. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team lost to Jarrell 45-43 Jan. 17 to go to 1-1 in District 24-4A play. The Cougars (13-9, 1-1) had the final possession with seven seconds left, missed the attempt but got the offensive rebound for the game winner with a second remaining. The outcome was the latest in positive results for Jarrell, Burnet head coach Roy Kiser said. “Jarrell came out really hot,…

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Marble Falls girls basketball’s Rodriguez scores 1,000th career point, helps team to top of district standings

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez (middle holding the purple ball) celebrates scoring 1,000 points in a career with her teammates after the Lady Mustangs won their fourth District 24-4A game. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lago Vista 53-33 Jan. 17 to move to first place of the District 24-4A standings after completing the first round. During the contest, senior guard Tea Rodriguez scored her 1,000th career point and led the team with a total of 16. She entered the game with 998…

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Faith Academy girls basketball holds court in win against Waco Reicher

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s McKenzie Ahrlett and the Lady Flames add another important district win before embarking on a three-game road trip. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team beat Waco Reicher 43-24 Jan. 17 to go to 3-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. After leading 17-12 at the half, the Lady Flames blew the game open in the third quarter behind tenacious defense and high-percentage shots in the paint. They began the period on a…

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Faith Academy boys basketball beats Waco Reicher to remain undefeated in district

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy forward Elijah Blackington scores a bucket for the Flames in helping the team stay unbeaten in district play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Waco Reicher 63-45 Jan. 17 to improve to 13-7 on the season and 4-0 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “I was pleased with our effort,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “The energy was really good. They played really well, they played hard.” After falling behind 2-0…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ Audri Poage and the Lady Flames are 2-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. Some teams have posted surprising wins, others have earned decisive victories and still others are showing their program’s heart and fight and making people proud. That’s why we love sports. It unifies people in ways that other activities may not. The girls have played three district basketball games, while the boys began…