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Marble Falls track gets ready for district meet with great showing at Lampasas

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams showed they are ready for what’s coming with solid performances at the Johnny Lam Jones Relays hosted by Lampasas March 28. Senior Dax Murphy earned a silver medal in the 400 meters. “We transitioned Dax to the open 400 because we felt that would give him the best change to succeed, and he has handled it well,” head coach Austin Silva said. “Two second-place finishes in two weeks and he looks good heading into district. Hopefully he can keep it up…

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Marble Falls’ Kylie Roberts breaks shot put record

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Nick Dalh is on his way to setting a new personal record in the 800 meters, which empowers him to keep dropping his time, coaches say. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Marble Falls High School junior Kylie Roberts is the new program record holder in the shot put thanks to a heave of 37 feet and 11 inches at the Faith Academy of Marble Falls Relays March 23. Roberts competed at the Faith meet because Burnet Bulldog Relay officials cancelled the field events of its meet…

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Marble Falls’ distance duo compete at Southlake Carroll showcase

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Learning to run in a pack and get out of trouble are two of the most valuable lessons Marble Falls junior Tyler Hamblin learns while competing at the Texas Distance Festival. Courtesy photo Marble Falls distance runners Tyler Hamblin and Nick Dahl spent the last part of their Spring Breaks challenging themselves by running the Texas Distance Festival hosted by Southlake Carroll High School. The event was March 15-16. Marble Falls High School middle-distance running coach Chris Schrader put Hamblin’s finish in perspective. “Tyler Hamblin roars into the second…

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Marble Falls track continues upward trend at Taylor meet

March 8, 2024March 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

The Marble Falls High School track and field varsity teams each finished third overall in the team divisions of the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 7. The Mustangs scored 108 points, while the Lady Mustangs earned 91 points in the varsity divisions. “When kids get handed a gold, silver or bronze medal, a fascinating phenomenon takes place — they start to believe in themselves more and as a result, they start working more,” head coach Austin Silva said. “(They’re) pushing themselves more at practice. More kids…

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New personal bests highlight Marble Falls Mustang Relays

March 2, 2024March 4, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Madison Cuplin takes home three gold medals and runs on two relays for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School track and field program hosted the Mustang Relays Feb. 29. Teams from Burnet, Fredericksburg, Gatesville, Lago Vista, Lampasas, San Antonio Davenport and Wimberley competed against the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. Burnet, Lago Vista, Lampasas and Marble Falls compete in District 24-4A. “Any time you get a chance to compete against teams you’ll see at district early in the season, it…

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Burnet track competes at the Liberty Hill meet

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #UILtrack0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet middle-distance specialist Victor Aviles is showing why he won the Class 4A state championship in the 800 meters in 2023. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams began the 2024 season by competing at the Panther Relays hosted by Liberty Hill High School Feb. 24. The meet drew Austin Westlake, Cedar Park Vista Ridge, Florence, Fredericksburg. Georgetown High and Leander Glenn. Burnet’s Victor Aviles, the defending Class 4A 800-meter state champion, took gold in the event, crossing the finish line in just…

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Marble Falls track aims for better finishes at own meet

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #UILtrack0 comment

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams host their annual meet Thursday, March 1, at Mustang Stadium. The field events begin at 12:30 p.m. with the running events starting at 2:30 p.m. “Going from our first to second meet, all you can ask for is incremental progress,” head coach Austin Silva said. “They will be a little more composed, a little less nervous and execute better resulting in better finishes. I look forward to watching them perform Thursday.” Marble Falls competed at the Gatesville meet Feb. 23. Freshman Madison Cuplin…

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Llano says goodbye to one district rival, adds another in new football district

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyJackets, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Llano High School football team welcomes Florence to the new football district beginning next season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The night before the University Interscholastic League announced realignment, Anna Green asked her husband, Llano Independent School District athletic director Matt Green, for his wild card scenario of who the governing organization of extra curricular activities might put in the same district with Llano High School. “Florence,” he said. “Because they’re in our non-football district. The UIL works in a pattern. (The Buffs) can connect to us in…

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New Marble Falls ISD athletic director Timmerman reflects on his first month

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Keri Timmerman has officially been on the job at the athletic director and football head coach for three weeks as the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach. He was approved for hire by the MFISD Board of Trustees Dec. 18, the final week before the school district took a three-week break for the Christmas holiday. He follows Brian Herman, who resigned the positions Nov. 7. Timmerman…

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Burnet CISD board president outlines timeline for superintendent, athletic director, football hires

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees is gearing up for what may be a busier spring than it has ever had before. That’s because three individuals will be occupying offices they did not house during the fall semester: superintendent, director of athletics and school safety, and football head coach. Superintendent Keith McBurnett and athletic and school safety director Kurt Jones announced retirements, while football head coach Bryan Wood announced his resignation. Though McBurnett leaving the district had previously been announced, Jones and Wood’s announcement came Dec. 19.…