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A genuine piece of Art

CAPTION: Art Dlugach (left) and Tyler McDonough, a 2015 Llano High School graduate, broadcasting another Llano victory. Courtesy photo Editor’s Note: a two-part series about Art Dlugach and how he came to the Highland Lakes appeared in the April 2 and 9 editions of The Llano News. This story is independent from the series. Please pick up copies of The Llano News for those stories. Art Dlugach was a self-proclaimed “Llano guy.” That meant that in his eyes — and in his heart — the Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Khloe Hollingsworth is one of three Lady Mustangs to record a hit against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 9-3 April 2 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Badgers plated four runs in the first inning but the Lady Mustangs plated two in the second inning to trim the deficit to 4-2. “They came out swinging in the first inning,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “We had a good plan before going up against (Lampasas senior pitcher) Brooklyn…

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Marble Falls softball lost to Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior third baseman Cheyenne Thompson fields a ground ball and takes the fielder’s choice – throwing to second base for the forceout. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 8-1 March 31 in District 24-4A play. “I told the team after the game, 8-1 is not a reflection of how well I felt they played,” Lady Mustangs head coach Alex Lozoya said. “It was a matter of who made the first mistake.” For four innings, each team refused…

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Burnet softball beats Lampasas

CAPTION: Senior Journey Denton reacts to her home run in leading the offensive effort for the Lady Dawgs against Lampasas March 24. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Burnet High School softball team beat Lampasas 10-5 March 24 and lost to Jarrell 14-5 March 27. “(March 24) was a great way to end the first half of district,” Lady Dawgs head coach Jayci Craig said. “We performed well on the offensive side of things, which ultimately led to a Lady Dawg win. I think one of my…

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Marble Falls softball beats Taylor

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School softball program celebrated third baseman Cheyenne Thompson and manager Harlie Penny, who are both seniors (each holding flowers), before playing Taylor. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School softball team defeated Taylor 3-2 March 27 in District 24-4A play. It’s the first time this season the Lady Mustangs have won back-to-back district games. “Both have been one-run games where the kids feel ‘hey, we won one on the road where we had to shut them down on defense (against Jarrell 6-5 March 18) and…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Elgin

CAPTION: Sophomore pitcher Brooklynn Damico is allowing fewer walks and fewer hits, resulting in fewer earned runs this season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Elgin 7-1 March 24 in non-district play. “It took us awhile to make adjustments,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Elgin did a good job of throwing the ball in the strike zone. Their defense was really good. They made all the plays – balls that were hit right at them. That was our hiccup.” Elgin scored…

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Marble Falls softball beats Jarrell

CAPTION: First baseman Ady Floyd caught a ball from third baseman Cheyenne Thompson for the final out against Jarrell to secure the Lady Mustangs’ first district win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School softball team defeated Jarrell 6-5 in District 24-4A play to end the first round. The Lady Mustangs got the win when Jocelyn Suarez hit a sacrifice flyball that scored Callie Phillips, who began the seventh inning with a double and went to third on a sacrifice flyball by Abigail Suarez. “I really keep saying…

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Burnet softball beats Marble Falls

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Carlee Williams scores the Lady Dawgs’ first run to tie the game at 1-1 in the second inning. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team defeated Marble Falls 15-5 March 17 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs earned their first district win of the season. “We showed up and we competed,” Burnet head coach Jayci Craig said. “We knew what we had to do. We were 0-3 in district. We knew that we had to get this one to go and…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Salado

CAPTION: Freshman Hannah Graham was one of two Lady Mustangs to record a hit against Salado. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost Salado 11-0 March 13 in a contest that ended in five innings. The Lady Eagles (15-7-1, 4-0), who scored nine runs in the first inning, had 10 hits and the Lady Mustangs recorded seven errors. “(The Lady Eagles) find ways to put the ball in play,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “They run hard, they run aggressive, and they just…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore pitcher Brooklynn Damico pitched well in the loss to Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 7-5 March 10 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Badgers got on the board first by plating two unearned runs in the first inning after two outs. The Lady Mustangs scored a run thanks to a RBI by senior third baseman Cheyenne Thompson after sophomore catcher Callie Phillips led off with a single and stole second and freshman shortstop Abigail Suarez…

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