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Burnet’s Hudson Bennett sets new personal best at national meet, teammates win medals at Salado

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs take aim at a great finish at the Salado Tenroc Invitational where they were third. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Ludecke Photography Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett posted a new personal best in the 5K thanks to clocking 14 minutes and 44 seconds at the Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational at Irvine, Calif., Friday, Sept. 16. He was 55th out of 229 elite runners in the men’s sweepstakes race. Meanwhile, his teammates competed at the Salado Tenroc Invitational Sept. 15. The Lady Dawgs were third in the varsity…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country teams continue strides towards district

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School cross country runners are all smiles after posting positive times at the Region III Preview meet. Courtesy photo BURNET Sept. 10 Region III Preview at Huntsville Classes 1A-4A race Boys (145 runner, 5K) 3, Victor Avies, 16:45.43; 32, Isaias Zarate, 19:27.37; 47, Josvanny Ramirez, 20:03.41; 67, Gustavo Vega, 20:38.63. Girls (146 runners, two miles) 4, Asah Roy, 13:09.39; 31, Cierra Blunt-Culpepper, 14:22.13; 36, Caroline Valencia, 14:37.25; 48, Halle Maxwell, 14:52.51; 56, Autumn Stires, 15:07.03; “A number of runners hit their personal best times and are…

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HS running: Burnet Lady Dawgs, Bennett earn medals, Canyon Lake runs well, too

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #canyonlake, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett (No. 428) and the pack at the San Antonio FEAST meet Sept. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography. Canyon Lake runners photos by Daniel Clifton and Burnet photos are courtesy of head coach Roy Kiser Sept. 3 San Antonio FEAST Meet Boys Class 5A-6A Elite Race Burnet senior Hudson Bennett finished third in 15:00. David Mora, who ran unattached, won the race in 14:51.59, while Marcelo Parra of Texas Military Institute was second in 14:54.62. Humidity made its presence felt throughout the race. Class…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #smokingforjesus, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior quarterback Jamie Castillo looks for a running lane as Brownwood junior Jake Jetton prepares to close it during the Lions’ 55-16 win against the Mustangs Sept. 2. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The second week of Texas high school football is complete and we’re learning more of each the Highland Lakes teams. Let me share what stayed with me. Let’s go…

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Burnet cross country runners earn gold, silver medals

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls varsity team finished second in that division, while the girls junior varsity won its division at all the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 26. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett is proving once more why he is considered among the best in the state. The Bulldog finished fifth at the prestigious Elite race of the Southlake Carroll Invitational in 14 minutes and 58 seconds Aug. 27. He finished the first mile in “an amazing 9:22,” head coach Roy Kiser said.…

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Canyon Lake cross country team keeps on stride for strong year

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Daniel Clifton#canyonlake, #canyonlakehawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake junior Cadence Patterson finds her pace during the Dripping Springs Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 27. The junior is on the hunt to return to the state cross country meet later this season. Photo by Daniel Clifton At the Dripping Springs Invitational, the Canyon Lake High School Hawks cross country team demonstrated one of its strengths during the second meet of the year – depth. “We’re two weeks into the season, and we’re feeling pretty good about the boys side with the numbers and quality of runners we…

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Faith Academy’s Murphys pace the cross country teams

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls runner Jett Murphy is finishing the 5K run at the Savio Early Bird Meet with a solid pace. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys and girls cross country teams competed at the Savio Early Bird Meet hosted by Austin Dominic Savio Catholic School to begin the 2022 season. Head coach Steve McCannon said the meet helped the Flames and Lady Flames in multiple ways. “Good first meet, and we know where we are at and where we want to be,” he…

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Canyon Lake runners finding their stride; junior varsity boys, Ella Thiele earn gold

August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 Daniel Clifton#canyonlake, #canyonlakehawks, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: With his eyes set on returning to the state cross country meet in November, Canyon Lake High School’s Aleksandur Villavicencio started the season off with a strong performance at the Johnson City Eagle Nation 6-Mile Relay on Friday, Aug. 19. Photo by Briley Mitchell/Dirt Devil Photography The Canyon Lake High School boys and girls cross country teams raced into the 2022 season with a strong showing at the Johnson City Eagle Nation 6-Mile Relay and 1.5-Mile Run on Friday, Aug. 19. The Hawks Junior Varsity A squad of Grant…

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High School Cross Country Results from Aug. 19

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Marble Falls at the Johnson City 1.5-mile Relay Meet Boys varsity (junior Nick Dahl and sophomores Ezekiel Atkinson, Blake Cockrell and Tyler Hamblin) finished second in 33:33 Head coach Chris Schrader noted that while the Mustangs didn’t break their own meet record set last year with a team of seniors, this year’s four runners showed they have what it takes to set their own history. Cockrell pulled the team from third to second thanks to finishing in 8 minutes and 24 seconds. “Blake is starting to realize his immense potential,”…

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2022 Preview: Marble Falls Cross Country

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls High School cross country team is experiencing a transition in many ways. In addition to being realigned to District 24-4A from District 25-5A, the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs are still determining their top runners’ order. The boys have four returners — Marco Almazan, Ezekiel Atkinson, Nick Dahl and Tyler Hamblin — and several others vying to be in the top five, which will yield a team score. They’ll get their first chance to make their case at the Johnson City 1.5-mile Relay Meet Friday, Aug. 19, at…