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Marble Falls football welcomes Little River Academy

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #DEF, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls rushing attack starts with offensive linemen Logan Chapa (53), Madden Hernandez (58) and Jaxson Bales (70) long with tight end Olen Dalton (right). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team hosts Little River Academy at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, in non-district play. The Mustangs (0-1) are looking for their first win after a 45-29 loss to Lockhart, while the Bumblebees (1-0) crushed Rogers 53-18 both on Aug. 28. Little River Academy took a 22-0 lead in the first quarter, added…

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Burnet team tennis’ veterans lead in many ways

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #teamtennis, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The 2026 Burnet High School team tennis team is Vae Untermeyer (front row, left), Layton Powell, Eryn Halford, Blake Haynes; Ryland Morrow (middle row, left), Rowyn Mulhollan, Chance Garnett, Amara Hakker, Ander Shaffer; Mason Stafford, Miles Davis, Knox Bening, Griffin Davis, Logan Edwards, Gatlin Gilmore and head coach Jayci Craig. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School team tennis team is beginning District 25-4A play by welcoming Marble Falls at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Burnet has one senior, Eryn Halford, who has logged the court time…

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Marble Falls team tennis looks to continue success

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #DEF, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #teamtennis, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls High School team tennis team is traveling to play Burnet at the home of the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in a District 25-4A match. Marble Falls is currently tied for first place of the standings after sweeping Jarrell 19-0 Aug. 27. Burnet is starting district play. Both programs graduated lettermen with extensive experience playing and succeeding in the sport. Still, Marble Falls has several returners who have the experience of finishing either first or second in district play and captured a…

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Marble Falls volleyball reaches bronze championship at Seguin

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #DEF, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Junior outside hitter Brighton Bernard (left) and senior middle blocker Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa are in the perfect spot for a block. The two have extensive experience and already played a year on the varsity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team competed at the Matador Classic hosted by Seguin High School Aug. 27-29. The Lady Mustangs defeated San Antonio Southside 25-19, 25-18 to begin the bronze tournament on the final day but lost to San Antonio Stevens in the final. That came on the heels of…

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Burnet cross country brings home medals, plaques from Belton, Vikings XC Invitationals

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School cross country runners celebrate some outstanding finishes at the Belton Invitational Aug. 21. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School cross country program earned some great finishes in August to set itself up for success in September. That’s the word from head coach Simon Hairston. “When your teams can experience exponential success, it’s just a catalyst that really keeps that fire going and keeps them hungry,” he said. The Bulldogs finished fourth in the Vikings XC Invitational Aug. 28 and won the Belton Invitational Aug. 21…

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Burnet volleyball wins Bumblebee tourney

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #champions, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #tournamentchamps, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore middle blocker Landry Schubert is at the height of her leap, while keeping her eyes on the ball and is ready to end the rally with a thunderous kill. Schubert’s strength at the net says plenty about the way the Lady Dawgs train and their mindsets when it comes to competition. Photo by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team may have put together the finest week of non-district play in the program’s history. It began with a five-set win against Johnson City Aug. 25…

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Faith Academy football loses to Leander Founders Classical

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Hudson Tatum refuses to go down while protecting the football during the loss to Leander Founders Classical. Photos by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Leander Founders Classical 42-16 Aug. 28. The two teams played to a 0-0 tie in the first quarter, but the Archers led 16-0 at the half. “The first half was just a grind offensively,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “We had our opportunities. We had some dropped passes, we had a couple of penalties that…

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Burnet football loses to Llano

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore running back Ethan Sanchez hurdles Llano senior defensive back Caden White as he gets closer to the end zone. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Llano 38-31 Aug. 28 in the season opener for both teams. Trailing 31-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs looked to make a comeback. “We’re just trying to calm down,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “You can’t let your highs be too high and your lows be too low. We were down probably four…

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Marble Falls football loses to Lockhart

August 30, 2026August 31, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #DEF, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore running back Diego Aguilar was dangerous when he touched the ball. He scored three touchdowns for the Mustangs in their season opener against Lockhart. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lockhart 45-29 Aug. 28 in the season opener for both teams. “I think we played good enough at times to win the game,” head coach Keri Timmerman said. “I think we started and made some key plays. And then you turned ball over early. And you just give them a…

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Burnet grad MaeSyn Gay represents US while playing basketball against Brazil

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#Brazil, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #ChristtheRedeemer, #cowgirls, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #HSU, #LadyDawgs, #TeamUSA, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #USA0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet graduate MaeSyn Gay (front row, right) was one of 16 American basketball players invited to represent the United States in four games against Brazilian teams. Courtesy photos Burnet High School graduate MaeSyn Gay said yes to an honor most dream of – representing the United States as an international athlete. Gay, a 2024 graduate, traveled to Brazil with Team USA and spent a week there playing in four games in mid August. “It was it was such an incredible experience, and I wish I could relive it all…