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Faith Academy boys basketball begins playoffs

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPShoops, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior center Judah Phillips is a dominant presence in the paint and aims to continue that trend in the postseason. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team welcomes San Antonio Lutheran at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, to begin the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (District 4-3A runners-up) already beat Lutheran twice in district play: 71-41 Feb. 3 and 78-44 Jan. 15. “You’re seeing teams multiple times,” head coach Zakk Revelle said.…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior point guard Jaxon Sparks was truly that for the Bulldogs in leading them back to the playoffs by sweeping the Marble Falls Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Marble Falls 57-50 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to advance to the Class 4A playoffs. “A very big deal,” power forward Eli Pickens said. “It’s senior year for all three of us (Jaxon Sparks and J.J. Whigham). Actually, a blessing, I’m glad we did.” “Feels great,” Sparks said. “Senior year…

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Marble Falls, Burnet boys basketball to battle for playoffs

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: A key part of the rematch against Burnet is how the Mustangs, including senior Greg Lemon (back left) and junior Beckett Berkman, will defend Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro If the Marble Falls High School boys basketball team wants a chance to advance to the Class 4A playoffs, the Mustangs must do something they haven’t done in District 24-4A play yet – win three games in a row. By the same token, if the Burnet Bulldogs want to advance to the playoffs, they’re going…

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Faith Academy girls basketball season ends

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #firedup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore forward Layla Terrell contributed on both ends with a couple of breakout games. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 52-30 Feb. 6 in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The loss means the Lady Flames (17-12, 5-5) finish the season in fourth place, one place short of advancing to the playoffs. The first quarter ended with a 5-4 score. But the one element that the Lady Lions were counting on played…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Jarrell, focuses on playoffs

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore guard Mikaela Valdez and the Lady Mustangs return to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 39-32 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to end the regular season. The Lady Mustangs (16-17, 7-3 district runners-up) will face Gatesville (8-18, 3-7) for a bi-district title in the Class 4A Division I playoffs at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Gatesville. Coaches flipped for the right to host the game. The Lady Hornets…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Jarrell

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls boys basketball coach John Berkman and the Mustangs earn a big win against Jarrell Feb. 10. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team stomped Jarrell 61-29 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play. The Mustangs (11-18, 4-6) got off to a hot start thanks to junior forward Marc Barrios, who opened the scoring with a 3-pointer. “We came out ready to go and fired up,” head coach John Berkman said. “The guys ran the floor well and just did a really good…

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Faith Academy girls basketball faces Central Texas in rematch

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Junior guard Lily Koziel’s ability to get Faith into the right offense and make long-range shots will be crucial for the outcome against Temple Central Texas Christian. Photo by Stennis Shotts If the Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team wants to advance to the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, the Lady Flames must do what they’ve done the last two years. Sweep the season series against Temple Central Texas Christian. Currently the Lady Flames have a five-game winning streak against…

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Burnet boys basketball aims for great finishes

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks and the Bulldogs look to earn another District 24-4A win. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team is preparing for the final two games of the regular season with plenty on the line. The first is at The Doghouse when the Bulldogs welcome Marble Falls Friday, Feb. 13 and a road game at Jarrell Tuesday, Feb. 17. The subvarsities playing at 5 p.m. and the varsity to follow. Assistant coach Carter Carruthers said the Bulldogs are focusing on preparing…

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Burnet boys soccer ties Austin Achieve

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior Marco Campos-Huerta is a threat to score any time he has a seam to the goal. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys soccer team and Austin Achieve played to a 1-1 tie Feb. 6 in District 25-4A play. Both goals were scored in the first half with the Polar Bears striking first. “Well, what I think I’m excited, even though it’s more difficult, is what we have,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “An open district, and we have opportunities in front of us.…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Taylor

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Sarah Cullison makes the most of her final home appearance. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Taylor 37-28 Feb. 3 for its first District 24-4A win of the season. The Lady Dawgs followed that with a loss to Jarrell 56-21 Feb. 6. Against Taylor, head coach Kim Payten said the Lady Dawgs put it all together. “I thought we played very well,” she said. “I have to say this. It started falling apart in the third quarter, and I subbed…