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Next group of greats found at Marble Falls tennis camp

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: High school player Cooper Womack drops a ball in front of Lila Adams, who keeps her feet in the appropriate circles so she learns how to shift her weight and hips properly as she swings. Courtesy photo After another successful tennis year where the Marble Falls High School program earned several district and regional medals, coaches look to get the next crew of players ready through the first of two camps. Head coach Samuel Whitley was incredibly encouraged by the number of campers and their commitment to improve during…

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Marble Falls ISD board approves first step in athletic facilities

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees took the first step in athletic facility updates. They approved a contract with Pfluger Architects for $3.275 million for “comprehensive architecture and engineering services for the softball field synthetic turf, new baseball field, multipurpose facility/auxiliary gym/weight room, Max Copeland Gym locker room additions and renovations, and CTE wing addition and renovations projects at Marble Falls High School.” The approval came during the board’s regular meeting May 19. The services will include architectural and interior design services as well as services provided…

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Marble Falls athletics to start Forge ’25

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Athletic director Keri Timmerman invites Marble Falls athletes in grades 7-12 to participate in Forge ’25, the department’s annual strength-and-conditioning program to get themselves in gear for fall camps that begin in August. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls High School athletes spent months getting stronger, faster and being more agile. But that was during the school year under the watchful eyes of their coaches and strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. Now the athletes must choose for themselves how they will spend the next few months as the summer…

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Failure of VATRE, basic allotment to public schools results in MFISD coaching staff changes

May 26, 2025May 27, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: New offensive coordinator Logan Simmons (back) accepted the job a few weeks ago. He has been attending the Burnet 7 on 7 May League and getting to the know the Mustangs including rising senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When Marble Falls Independent School District voters said no to the November 2024 bond that would have increased tax rates to benefit MFISD employees, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, MFISD superintendent, said administrators would be forced to make some tough decisions. Now that the school year has ended, some of…

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BCISD superintendent gives update on athletic director

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is searching for its next athletic director after Steve Hale resigned. Hale accepted the job last year. “We opened up the position last Wednesday (May 14),” said Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet CISD superintendent. “We are in the 10-day waiting period (that is part of the process for state positions). As far as applications, we have over 20 at this point. We’re starting to review the applications.” Pena assembled a panel that includes Burnet Middle School Principal Dr. Jennifer Caropepe, Burnet High School Principal Casey…

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Marble Falls sports camps have long-term benefits

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: During last year’s football camp, Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman, who also serves as the program’s quarterbacks coach, worked closely with Crawford Mattox (left) and Hayden Liscum. This year, Mattox is vying for the starting quarterback position on the varsity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department announced a slew of sports camps with head coaches as the directors. Athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman noted the benefits of offering these camps. Top of the list is campers get to meet and…

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Hale resigns as Burnet athletic director to return to coaching

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Steve and Lana Hale leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District community. Steve Hale is will coach at a small private school. The move gets the couple closer to family. Courtesy photo After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and…

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Marble Falls tennis ends season at state tourney

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILstate, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Cooper Womack returned to the Class 4A state tournament for the second year in a row. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School tennis program’s season culminated at the Class 4A state tournament May 15-16 in San Antonio. Junior Cooper Womack lost in the first round to Malcolm Moore of Dallas Pinkston 3-6, 2-6, and the boys doubles team of Weston York and Cooper Kelley lost to Zachary Bobo and Jackson Tomberlain of Texarkana Pleasant Grove 0-6, 0-6 in the first round. Though the finishes weren’t what…

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Burnet tennis performs well at regionals

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #regionals, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School was well represented at the Class 4A Region III tournament by assistant coach Tanner Wells (left), Aly Van Zandt, Alex Burns, Callen Smith, alternate Nick Dietrich and head coach Brandon Cunningham. Contributed photo Tennis season ended for three Burnet High School players at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 at Bryan. They are Aly Van Zandt in girls singles and the mixed doubles team of Alex Burns and Callen Smith. Van Zandt, who won the 2024 Class 4A state silver medal in girls doubles…

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Marble Falls tennis returns to state tourney

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The boys doubles team of Weston York (left) and Cooper Kelley won bronze at the Class 4A Region III tournament to advance to the Class 4A State Championships. Courtesy photo Three Marble Falls High School tennis players are headed to the Class 4A State Championships thanks to taking bronze at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 in Bryan. The Class 4A state tournament is Thursday and Friday, May 15-16, at the Annemarie Tennis Center, 7001 Culebra Road in San Antonio. They are boys singles player Cooper Womack…