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Burnet girls make the most of strength and conditioning

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #summerstrengthandconditioning, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Rheid McFerrin (left), Kinley Callahan and Allison Behrens use kettlebells as part of their weight training. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Just as the sun was breaking through clouds, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Lady Dawgs were entering the Student Activity Center for their summer strength and conditioning session. Just as the Bulldogs were arriving to begin stretching for their own workout, the Lady Dawgs were exiting the weight room to walk onto the turf for agility and speed training. Girls athletic coordinator Crystal Shipley, head coaches Jayci Craig…

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Marble Falls athletic department adds Concept 2 machines

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The three Concept 2 StrengthERG machines at Marble Falls High School. Courtesy photo Helping athletes rehab completely to get them back on the playing field ready to compete is among the goals of athletic trainers everywhere and Marble Falls High School is no different. The department added three Concept 2 StrengthERG machines. Most know the company for its rowers, Marble Falls Independent School District strength and conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt said. But the department chose the StrengthERG because it meets specific needs for specific athletes. “So essentially (they) allow…

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Marble Falls athletes finish first week of Forge

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Basketball players Luke Ochoa (left) and Logan Mayor sprint to a cone from opposite ends, stop and backpedal as part of a change-of-direction drill that’s part of Forge ’26 workouts. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District completed its first week of Forge ’26 June 4 after enjoying a week off. Strength and conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt was encouraged by what he saw. Top of the list is the number of attendees. The program drew 125 boys in grades 9-12 and around 65 seventh-…

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Marble Falls athletes to begin Summer Forge

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman has goals for the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs when it comes to their summer preparation. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro After a week off, the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department is inviting athletes in grades seven through 12 to Forge 26, the department’s summer strength-and-conditioning program. High school athletes and seventh- and eighth-grade girls train from 7-9 a.m., while seventh- and eighth-grade boys train from 9-10:30 a.m. at Marble Falls High School. “We talk about putting armor on your bodies,…

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Coaches select Marble Falls softball players all-district

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

CAPTION: Sophomore Callie Phillips is the co-Defensive Player of the Year for District 24-4A thanks to her solid performances at catcher, pitcher and shortstop. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Selecting an all-district team is the challenge of head coaches throughout the state and softball coaches in District 24-4A were no different. That’s because of the play of numerous athletes in 2026. Still the Marble Falls High School Lady Mustangs caught the attention of several opposing coaches. Top of the list was Sophomore Callie Phillips, who is co-Defensive Player of the…

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Burnet CISD summer camps instill more than skills

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #LadyDawgs, #sportscamps, #summercamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Athletic director Grant Freeman (left) believes sport camps are the foundation of helping the next group of great Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs learn the fundamentals of each sport, including football from head coach Ben Speer. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Though the school year may be ending, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District head coaches are preparing to host several sports camps from late May to the end of July. First up are baseball and girls basketball The baseball camp for incoming third- through fifth-graders begins at 8 a.m. and…

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Marble Falls ends May with the start of summer camps

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #summercamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The way baseball and softball players are taught to slide is by using a sprinkler water mat with soap as demonstrated by Jocelyn Suarez, who has served as a softball camp assistant coach. While the sports year is ending, coaches are bracing for summer camps to better help the next group of great Mustangs and Lady Mustangs who will join the high school program before they know it. The first group of camps begins Tuesday, May 26. with the baseball, softball and soccer camps. Baseball camp, under the direction…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs named academic all-state

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#All-state, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #THSCA, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Journey Denton made sure academics are never an issue as she shined brightly. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls athletic department announced the selection of several members of the 2026 class to academic all-state lists of the Texas High School Coaches Association, the largest such organization in the country. Seven are members of the track and field program. Wrigley Mulhollan was named to the first team. Second team members are Journey Denton, Josie McDavid and Asah Roy and honorable mention went to Kalani Marks, Ava “Landri”…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Go, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Jocelyn Suarez had a big hit for the Lady Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Jarrell 3-0 April 14 in the final game of the season. The Lady Cougars plated a run in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings and forced the Lady Mustangs to strand two runners in the fifth inning after Khloe Hollingsworth reached on an error and Emma Martin drew a walk with no outs. But Jarrell stiffened by getting a groundout, a strikeout…

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Burnet softball beats Marble Falls

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior Hannah Brooks records one of 15 hits against Marble Falls. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School softball team defeated Marble Falls 8-1 April 10 in District 24-4A play. With the win, the Lady Dawgs have their first sweep in district play. Headed into the contest, each team was aware of the implications a victory could bring. Both head coaches noted that earning a win was an opportunity to stay in the playoff hunt. “Just be disciplined and go play the game that they know and…