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Burnet volleyball sweeps Lampasas

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior hitter Journey Denton splits the Lampasas blockers to score a point for the Lady Dawgs during the first district contest between the two teams. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School volleyball team crushed Lampasas 25-8, 25-10, 25-14 Sept. 16 in its third District 24-4A match. Head coach Crystal Shipley agreed that her Lady Dawgs (17-6, 2-1) played at a high level from start to finish in this match. “The girls did that on their own,” she said. “We’ve talked all week about what was…

Volleyball

Faith Academy volleyball beats SA Lutheran

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball players gather in a huddle before starting their match. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team scorched San Antonio Lutheran 25-12, 25-21, 25-15 Sept. 16 in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (16-6, 1-1) were rarely challenged during the match. And a lot of that had to do with how they stepped on the court. “I saw tenacity, the girls’ drive to win and to push further,” head coach…

Recruiting Volleyball

Marble Falls volleyball loses to Georgetown Gateway

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Kate McCary was one of the leaders for the Lady Mustangs in pushing the Georgetown Gateway Lady Gators to the limit. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 21-25, 25-21, 23-25, 11-25 Sept. 12 in the second match of District 24-4A play. The Lady Gators (16-6, 1-1), who reached the Class 4A Region III Division II final last year, took leads in the first and second games, though the Lady Mustangs (9-9, 0-2) began a furious comeback…

Running

Marble Falls cross country sets new records at Tenroc

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Logan Hargraves (left), Graham Goggans, Jahir Garcia, Connor Yaklin, Santiago Gaytan, Joaquim Edwards, Owen Martin and J.J. Walker congratulate each other on a terrific race. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School cross country team competed at the Tenroc Invitational hosted by Salado Sept. 11. In the Classes 1A-4A boys division, the Mustangs finished fourth out of 18 teams, while the Lady Mustangs were 12th out of 16 teams. The boys run a 5K, while the girls run two miles. Owen Martin paced the Mustangs by finishing sixth overall in…

Baseball Featured High School

Architects give first look at new Marble Falls ISD baseball park

CAPTION: The new baseball park at Marble Falls High School from the sky. Graphic courtesy of Pfluger and Marble Falls Independent School District The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees got its first look at the new baseball park that will be built at Marble Falls High School during its regular meeting Sept. 15. Athletic director Keri Timmerman noted what was presented Sept. 15 is the culmination of several meetings and conversations with numerous individuals including baseball head coach Tyler Porter, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent,…

Featured Football High School

Winning takes every Burnet football player

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

When the Burnet High School football team earned its first victory of the season, a 31-28 thriller against Little River Academy Sept. 12, Bulldogs head coach Ben Speer emphasized it took every player on the sideline to get it done. And that includes those Bulldogs who may not be on the field as much under the Friday night lights. “I got to talk to some of those guys,” he said. “I just really love on those guys. Some of those seniors and those guys, they keep showing up. Our whole…

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Burnet cross country has no issues at Tenroc

The Burnet High School cross country program competed at the Tenroc Invitational hosted by Salado Sept. 11. The Bulldogs won the varsity division, while the Lady Dawgs finished fifth. Burnet continues to demonstrate what head coach Simon Hairston has been saying for weeks. The Bulldogs have depth and can score points. “Different guys showcasing their abilities throughout the course of this early portion of the season,” the coach said. “We still have guys, who are stepping up and performing at a high level.” The Bulldogs were led by sophomore Clark…

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Marble Falls tennis loses to Little River Academy

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Cooper Kelley hits this forehand for a winner. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad lost to Little River Academy 1-18 Sept. 11 in a battle of undefeated District 25-4A teams. “We saw somebody that moved their feet and attacked the net and took winning shots,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “We played well. They played better.” Marble Falls’ (4-1) lone win was at No. 1 boys doubles where Cooper Womack and Cooper Kelley prevailed 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 12-10. Whitley pointed out…

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Faith Academy volleyball loses to Temple Central Texas Christian

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior libero Bosley Kuker hits the floor to pancake a ball in order to keep the rally going as junior Reese Ramsey looks on. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 14-25, 20-25, 20-25 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two teams matched each other point for point. Senior middle blocker Natalie Weems had two blocks to keep the Lady Flames within a two-point deficit. But a…

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Faith Academy football loses to Fredericksburg Heritage

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Senior Andrew Houy continues to be one of the most productive players for his team in the Highland Lakes. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 54-46 Sept. 12. Head coach Jay Silvers said what stood out the most about his squad. “The toughness of our team,” he said. “That was probably the biggest thing I took away is we would have a mistake, fumble right off at the beginning of the game, and then we get the ball back…