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UTSA’s Traylor gives insight on college football, Roadrunners’ program

CAPTION: University of Texas at San Antonio head football coach Jeff Traylor (left) and Russell Roberts, who has been a head football coach and athletic director for decades. Roberts was raised in San Antonio. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Jeff Traylor, the University of Texas at San Antonio football head coach, offered some insight and observations regarding the current state of college football and how to fix some issues that will either continue to equal or return the sport to an equal playing field, depending on the viewpoints of some…

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Burnet girls soccer begins district play with a victory

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs are off to a familiar start — a win in the district opener. File photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team beat Austin Achieve 7-1 Jan. 24 to start District 25-4A play. “We scored four goals in 10 minutes,” head coach Kimberly Myhre said. “We had a lot of fun. I made them work in a lot of stuff.” The Lady Dawgs (11-2-1) had multiple players contribute to the scoring: Amelia Griffin and Sam Gaylord each scored two while Kaycie Banton, Brook Oliva and…

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Burnet’s Ellett-Clark signs NLI to play for McMurry University

CAPTION: Burnet senior Braden Ellett-Clark (seated, middle) is surrounded by his teammates after he signs his intention to play football for McMurry University. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School senior Braden Ellett-Clark signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for McMurry University Jan. 26 with family, friends and teammates in attendance. “When I went on my visit, (head coach Jordan) Neal made it feel like home,” he said. “They’re a big family. It’s a very positive environment.” Ellett-Clark, who played three positions for the Bulldogs, will…

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Burnet boys soccer lost to Austin Achieve in district opener

CAPTION: The Burnet boys and girls soccer teams shared a team meal before embarking on the next part of their season — the District 25-4A schedule. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team lost to Austin Achieve 7-0 Jan. 24 in the District 25-4A opener. “Austin Achieve’s varsity was as good as advertised, as they had just come off of a tournament win and beat Fredericksburg 5-0,” Bulldogs head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(Fredericksburg is) the same team we lost 6-0 to.” Boorman noted the Bulldogs had chances to score…

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Burnet boys soccer plays with energy, heart at Canyon Lake tourney

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs are displaying the characteristics the program is known for as they now look toward District 25-4A play. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team competed at the Canyon Lake Tournament Jan. 19-21 in a final tune-up before starting District 25-4A play. The Bulldogs “have been bit by the injury bug,” according to head coach Benjamin Boorman, and had to fight through some adversity. They lost to Gonzales 3-0 Jan. 19. “The boys played much better defense as they put lots of pressure on the…

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Marble Falls boys soccer loses to Liberty Hill, ready for challenges of district play

CAPTION: The Marble Falls boys soccer team drops back to play defense and ensures Liberty Hill can’t score more. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Liberty Hill 2-1 Jan. 20 to wrap-up its pre-district schedule. Now the Mustangs (8-3) turn their attention to Lago Vista in the District 25-4A opener, which happens at 7 p.m. at Mustang Stadium. “We’ve never played Lago Vista,” head coach Rick Hoover said. “They’ve beaten a few teams and lost to a few teams.” Still, getting…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

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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Marble Falls boys soccer finishes third at Bastrop tourney, adds win against Class 5A opponent

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs celebrate earning wins at the Bastrop Tournament. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Veterans Memorial 4-1 Jan. 17 after going 2-2 at the Bastrop Tournament Jan. 12-14 to finish third overall. Against Veterans Memorial, the Mustangs (8-2) took a 2-1 lead in the first half and added two more goals in the second half to cruise to the win. At the Bastrop Tournament Jan. 14, Marble Falls defeated Manor New Tech in penalty kicks for third place after…

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Burnet girls soccer takes home gold from its own tourney

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs celebrate head coach Kimberly Myhre’s 100th career win, which happened when they beat Midland Greenwood Jan. 14. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls soccer team won its own Burnet Lady Dawgs tournament Jan. 12-14 in the first year of its existence and remained unbeaten in the process. The Lady Dawgs (11-0) won four matches during the event and surrendered only two goals and ensured head coach Kimberly Myhre got her 100th and 101st career wins. “Our defense and goalie, Juliet Morales,…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Canyon Lake to move to 5-0

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs enjoying a decision win against Comal Canyon Lake Jan. 10. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Comal Canyon Lake 5-0 Jan. 10 after going 3-0 at the Georgetown Governor’s Cup Jan. 5-7. Against Canyon Lake, the Mustangs (5-0) led 2-0 at the break thanks to Garrett Goggans, who scored both goals and added a third in the second half. Other goals came from Esteban Dominguez and Marco Almazan. “It was good play all the way around,” head coach Rick Hoover…

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