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Burnet girls soccer beats Northeast, Jarrell

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Lillian Barnard does her part to ensure the Lady Dawgs keep scoring goals. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Austin Northeast 4-0 Feb. 13 and Jarrell 3-0 Feb. 10 in District 25-4A play. The victories mean the Lady Dawgs are leading the district’s large school division. Brooke Oliva led the Lady Dawgs with two goals against Northeast and two against Jarrell. Emily Montoya and Avery Barth each scored a goal against Northeast, while Bella Medina had the other goal against Jarrell. Emma…

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Faith Academy boys basketball begins playoffs

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #fireup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPShoops, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior center Judah Phillips is a dominant presence in the paint and aims to continue that trend in the postseason. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team welcomes San Antonio Lutheran at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, to begin the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (District 4-3A runners-up) already beat Lutheran twice in district play: 71-41 Feb. 3 and 78-44 Jan. 15. “You’re seeing teams multiple times,” head coach Zakk Revelle said.…

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Marble Falls softball ends first week with wins

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School softball team went 2-4 at the Ingram-Kerr County Softball Tournament Feb. 12-14. The Lady Mustangs began the event by beating C.H Yoe 11-1 and Spring Woods 23-0 then lost to Plano 3-1, Giddings 7-4, College Station 9-2 and Southlake Carroll 28-3. While the Lady Mustangs (3-4) didn’t get the ending they wanted, head coach Alex Lozoya had nothing but praise for how the first week of the season began, which includes a 14-1 victory against Round Rock McNeil Feb. 9. “Everyone is doing…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior point guard Jaxon Sparks was truly that for the Bulldogs in leading them back to the playoffs by sweeping the Marble Falls Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Marble Falls 57-50 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to advance to the Class 4A playoffs. “A very big deal,” power forward Eli Pickens said. “It’s senior year for all three of us (Jaxon Sparks and J.J. Whigham). Actually, a blessing, I’m glad we did.” “Feels great,” Sparks said. “Senior year…

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Marble Falls girls soccer aims for first district win

February 13, 2026February 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore goalie Taylor Brydon has made numerous saves for the Lady Mustangs to keep them in District 26-4A matches. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team and Fredericksburg played to a 1-1 tie Feb. 10 in District 26-4A play. Though a goal wasn’t scored, Lady Mustangs head coach Marisa Miller indicated much of the match was played on her team’s side of the 50-yard. The fact coaches named sophomore goalie Taylor Brydon the player of the game indicates the defensive efforts the Lady Mustangs…

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Marble Falls, Burnet boys basketball to battle for playoffs

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: A key part of the rematch against Burnet is how the Mustangs, including senior Greg Lemon (back left) and junior Beckett Berkman, will defend Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro If the Marble Falls High School boys basketball team wants a chance to advance to the Class 4A playoffs, the Mustangs must do something they haven’t done in District 24-4A play yet – win three games in a row. By the same token, if the Burnet Bulldogs want to advance to the playoffs, they’re going…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Fredericksburg

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Toni Flores Cinfuentez makes his varsity debut by scoring a goal to help ensure a win against Fredericksburg Feb. 10. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Fredericksburg 3-1 Feb. 10 after tying San Antonio Davenport 1-1 Feb. 6 all in District 26-4A play. The Mustangs (6-3-5, 2-1-1) got the hot start against Fredericksburg (3-5-1, 2-2) when senior Joaquin Aguilar found the back of the net 15 seconds into the match. “Drake Taylor on the opening kickoff just kicked it deep…

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Faith Academy girls basketball season ends

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #firedup, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore forward Layla Terrell contributed on both ends with a couple of breakout games. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 52-30 Feb. 6 in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The loss means the Lady Flames (17-12, 5-5) finish the season in fourth place, one place short of advancing to the playoffs. The first quarter ended with a 5-4 score. But the one element that the Lady Lions were counting on played…

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Burnet swimming, diving to compete at state meet

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #swimming, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILswimming, #WaterDawgs0 comment

CAPTION: The 2025-26 Burnet High School swimming and diving team includes head coach Connor McBurnett (left), Madison Lowry, Natalie Kneese, Jacob Decker, Aaron Green, Rhett Eaton, Jack Milliorn, Kynlee-Ann Buller and Sofia Cardenas. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School swimming and diving team has several athletes who will compete at the Class 4A state meet Feb. 12-13 at the Josh Davis Natatorium and Bill Walker Pool in San Antonio. That’s because of their finishes at the Class 4A Region IV meet Jan. 31-31 in San Antonio. punched…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Jarrell, focuses on playoffs

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore guard Mikaela Valdez and the Lady Mustangs return to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 39-32 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to end the regular season. The Lady Mustangs (16-17, 7-3 district runners-up) will face Gatesville (8-18, 3-7) for a bi-district title in the Class 4A Division I playoffs at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Gatesville. Coaches flipped for the right to host the game. The Lady Hornets…