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Burnet track takes 2nd at Gatesville

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Bulldogs’ 1,600-meter relay team is Hector Vega-Palacios (left), Lyndon Harycki, Matthew Williams and Clay Lamb. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams each finished second at the Gatesville Hornets Relays Feb. 19 in the first meet of the year. The Bulldogs earned 99 points thanks to 60 coming from by all three relay teams taking gold, edging rival Lampasas in the 400 meters and 800 meters. While winning first in all three events is impressive, what stood out to head coach Jordan…

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Faith Academy boys basketball loses to Waco Live Oak

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy head coach Zakk Revelle guided the Flames back to the state tournament for the second time in school history. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 62-54 Feb. 25 in a Class 3A state semifinal of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. It’s the third time this season the Falcons have beaten the Flames. The other two times were in District 4-3A play. “I’m just really proud of our team,” head coach Zakk…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Copperas Cove

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Freshman Matti King is one of several newcomers who are learning quickly. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Copperas Cove 14-3 in five innings Feb. 24. The Lady Dawgs (10-3) took a 3-1 lead in the first inning and added two in the second and six in the top of the third inning for an 11-1 advantage. The Lady Mustangs scored another run in the third inning and one in the fourth. While fans will see 14 Cove runs, Marble Falls…

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Marble Falls baseball beats Cameron Yoe

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore pitcher Crawford Mattox was one of several pitchers who led the defensive effort in beating Cameron Yoe. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team stomped Cameron Yoe 11-1 in five innings Feb. 24. “It was good,” head coach Tyler Porter said. “We did what I told them we’d do, what we were supposed to do. Cameron had good pitching, their kids competed and did a great job.” The Mustangs plated three runs in the second inning highlighted by a RBI double by junior…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Austin LBJ

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Savannah Griffin (3) had an assist during the shut out win against Austin LBJ. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls soccer team shut out to Austin LBJ 7-0 in District 25-4A play. The Lady Dawgs (14-5, 8-1) got three goals from Emily Montoya, three from Avery Barth and one from Cheyenne Adams. Yessi Flores and Savannah Griffin each had an assist. Burnet led 6-0 at the half. “I thought it was played pretty well,” head coach Doug Ketcham said. “Our (junior varsity) played right before…

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Burnet softball wins Brownwood tourney

CAPTION: The 2026 Burnet High School softball team includes Carlee Williams (front row, left), Hannah Brooks, Abby Bennight, Journey Denton, Peyton Allen, Lezlee Rhoder, head coach Jayci Craig, trainer Emilia Campomonosi; Chloe Nygard (back row, left), Lacie Lewis, Braelyn Smith, Kendall Winkley, Layton Powell, Maycee Floyd and Alexa Arevalo. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School softball team won the Brownwood Tournament Feb. 19 and 21 after starting the week with a 7-4 victory against Johnson City Feb. 17. The Lady Dawgs (6-4-1) won five of their last six games and that…

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Burnet boys basketball to face La Vega in the playoffs

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior Ethan Elmore and his classmates gave fans a glimpse of the 2026-27 season when they took the floor and let their senior teammates step off together. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team will face Waco La Vega at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, for a bi-district championship in the Class 4A Division I playoffs. La Vega (17-4) is the District 23-4A runner-up with an 8-2 record. The Pirates’ two district losses were to champion Gatesville 59-57 and 64-52. Kourtney Parr Jr and…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Wimberley

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Eli Chocoj needed only one good chance at scoring a goal, and he delivered. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Wimberley 1-0 Feb. 20 in District 26-4A play. “It was definitely a physical match,” head coach Ryan Craven said. “Wimberley is well coached. They had a good plan. (Head coach Link Scoggins) has them playing hard and very, very schematically.” The goal came from Eli Chocoj, who was assisted by Drake Taylor with 2 minutes and 48 seconds left in…

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Burnet baseball has solid first week

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Tate Lambright is one of several veterans the Bulldogs are counting on to deliver in all phases. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team posted a 2-3 record during the first week of the season. The Bulldogs defeated Fredericksburg 5-4 Feb. 16 in 11 innings in the season opener and Big Spring 7-1 Feb. 20 and lost to Austin McCallum 6-5 Feb. 19 and Fredericksburg 4-2 Feb. 20 at the Fredericksburg Tournament. Head coach Russell Houston said he saw a lot of good things. “I…

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Marble Falls baseball wins Stephenville series

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Grant Carter delivers at the plate in helping the Mustangs beat Stephenville twice to begin the 2026 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team defeated Stephenville 2-1 in a three-game series Feb. 20-21 to begin the season. The Mustangs took game one 11-2, lost game two 7-0 and won the third contest 12-7. Head coach Tyler Porter agreed that “dominant” was the way to describe the Mustangs’ performances, adding the third game “is us playing at our best.” “I think…