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Marble Falls baseball’s Whittle shows his skills at showcase

July 16, 2026July 22, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #TeamTexas, #Texas, #Texasbaseball, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior baseball player John Alan Whittle made the Mustangs proud as he played for Texas Red during the annual High Plains Shootout. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior John Alan Whittle turned heads at the 2026 High Plains Shootout July 13-15 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Okla. That’s according to Team Texas director and 1994 Marble Falls High School graduate Brad Harman. Whittle, along with teammate Crawford Mattox, competed in the showcase for Texas Red. They were two of 42 players selected out of…

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The importance of the offensive line to Marble Falls football

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Former offensive line coach Humberto Garza listens to a question from senior lineman Tyler Everett during a position meeting during a home game last season. Other linemen include as Madden Hernandez (64), Raul Moran (58) and David Molina (52). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro In just about any football game outcome, enthusiasts will look at different parts to break down why one team won and the other didn’t. And some go directly to the trenches. On the offensive side, the Marble Falls Independent School District football program has a…

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How Faith Academy football uses its center

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Cooper Hansard is playing a key position for the Flames this season thanks to his offseason work and preparation. Photos by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team used several weeks of 6-on-6 touch football to look at different players in different positions. One of the most overlooked might be center. Unlike 11-man football, the center in six-man football is an eligible receiver, and head coach Jay Silvers used three players in that spot: juniors Ronin Burns and Austin Edwards and senior Cooper Hansard. “The way…

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Marble Falls football to host camps

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #footballcamp, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #summercamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #UIL0 comment

CAPTIONS: Marble Falls football head coach Keri Timmerman stands with a group of campers as he talks about throwing the ball during last year’s Mustangs camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department returned from its one week break July 6 and athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman announced several important dates happening in the next few weeks. The first is the QBR Texas Tour camp at Marble Falls High School from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 16-17 for players in…

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Burnet graduate Shaw to pitch for Sam Houston State

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #collegebaseball, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leopards, #ncaa, #ncaabaseball, #SamHouston, #Temple, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #TJC0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School graduate Kade Shaw’s competitive spirit will serve him well as he competes for a role on the Sam Houston State University pitching staff. Courtesy photo Former Burnet High School pitcher Kade Shaw has found his new program. Shaw will be attending Sam Houston State University. “They’re a really good program,” he said. “They came in contact with me. And it was something that I knew was right, and I ended up making decisions based off that.” Shaw, who graduated from Burnet in 2024, spent the last two…

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Burnet football begins final weeks of strength and conditioning

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Coy Sikes performs seated dumbbell shoulder presses as Pablo Lopez Carter serves as the spotter. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football program has only a few days left of summer strength and conditioning and head coach Ben Speer indicated the Bulldogs are taking advantage of every minute. Players and coaches returned July 6 after taking a week off June 29-July 3. “We talked to some on vacation and several playing baseball this year,” Speer said. “You’re coming back, working hard, getting excited. I’m starting…

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Burnet football announces addition to staff – Casey Buck

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #football, #GODAWGS, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Casey Buck is joining the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District staff after a recommendation from another member of the Bulldog family. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School football team added a coach for the upcoming school year – Casey Buck, who will coach the outside linebackers. Head coach Ben Speer made the announcement recently. “He’s been here, him and his wife (Jodi) moved here,” Speer said. “We’re excited about coach Buck. (The Bucks) were wanting to get back to this area.” Buck spent last season as the running backs…

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Burnet softball player’s BA ranks in top 50 in the state

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#alldistrict, #allstate, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leader, #softball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet lead-off batter Journey Denton performed that role beautifully by getting on base, typically with a powerful hits. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School softball player Journey Denton recently learned of another achievement during her final year in Kelly green. Denton’s .656 batting average ranked No. 31 by Texas High School Softball in a leaderboard that included players in Classes 2A-6A. “I’m just grateful for it because I’ve put in hours and hours of hitting with my dad (Chris), with my select coaches and with my high…

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Marble Falls distance runners’ new coach brings plenty

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #running, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Cody Taylor (left) with runner Hannah Hood after the two were recognized by the Kerrville Independent School District for Hood competing in the 2022 Class 5A state meet. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School cross country program and girls track and field program has a new head coach – Cody Taylor, who spent the last school year at Spring Klein High School as the cross country head coach. Before that, he worked at Kerrville Tivy and at Lake Travis with Patrick Hinson, who is now the principal at…

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Marble Falls football hires Farrell as offensive coordinator

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #football, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: New Marble Falls football offensive coordinator and powerlifting coach Kyle (left) Farrell and his wife, Ashleigh. Kyle Farrell comes to Marble Falls after spending three years at Pflugerville Connally. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls Independent School District football program has its offensive coordinator. He is Kyle Farrell, who was at Pflugerville Connally the last three years as the offensive line and powerlifting head coach. Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman announced the hire July 2. Before that, Farrell was at De Soto where he was on the football staff during the…