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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Independent School District celebrates the 75th birthday of super fan Jimmy Burney during halftime of the Mustangs’ win against Burnet Feb. 10. Interim Superintendent Jeff Gasaway (right) presents a cake to Burney, while MFISD Board of Trustee Larry Berkman (left) takes Burney’s old jacket so officials can give him a new one. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The most wonderful time of the basketball season begins Monday, Feb. 13. That’s when the playoffs for members of the University Interscholastic League start. The ladies begin their quest…

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Marble Falls boys basketball sweeps Burnet, clinches at least a share of the district championship

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs, the Marble Falls High School students and fans celebrate sweeping Burnet and earning a playoff berth and a share of the District 24-4A championship. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Burnet 51-31 Feb. 10 to clinch at least a share of the District 24-4A crown and a playoff berth, the program’s first appearance in more than a decade. “It’s been a long four years,” said Mustangs head coach Travis Crain, who has been at the helm for…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Georgetown Gateway, sets up battle for No. 1 against Burnet

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior point Davis Dreisbach and the Mustangs are tied with Burnet for first place in District 24-4A. The two meet Friday in Max Copeland Gym. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 78-66 Feb. 7 to split the two-game series with the Gators. The win moves the Mustangs to a tie with Burnet at 5-3 for first place in the District 24-4A standings after the Bulldogs crushed Lago Vista 72-48 on the same night. Both teams will meet…

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Burnet swimming qualifies numerous athletes to the state meet

CAPTION: Isabel Lunsford sets a new program and pool record in the 100-yard butterfly at the Class 4A Region IV meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School swimming and diving team had several athletes qualify for the Class 4A state meet thanks to outstanding performances at the Class 4A Region IV meet Jan. 27-28. “All 15 athletes who raced at regionals dropped time for this season, reached a new personal best time, or contributed to the overall scores by moving up in placements from preliminaries to finals…

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Burnet boys soccer beats Florence for first district win

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs celebrate earning a District 25-4A win against Florence Jan. 27. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team subdued Florence 2-0 Jan. 27 to even its District 25-4A record at 1-1. “We knew that this was going to be an even match-up and a must-win for district play,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(We) came out with tons of energy and built pressure on Florence right from the opening whistle and never looked back.” The goals came from Lisandro Olvera, who scored in the 45th…

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Burnet boys basketball stamp out win against Lampasas

CORRECTION: Information was understood by the writer regarding the Bulldogs’ offense. Texaschalktalk.com regrets the error. CAPTION: Burnet junior guard Andre Miller and the Bulldogs end the first round of District 24-4A play with a solid win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 55-45 Jan. 27 to remain tied for second in the District 24-4A standings to end the first round of play. The Bulldogs decided to the attack the basket by going for high-percentage shots thanks to working the ball to the…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs after beating Burnet at The Doghouse Jan. 24. The last time both teams beat Burnet in the same season was during the 2019-20 season at Max Copeland Gym. The last time they beat Burnet at The Doghouse was during the 2011-12 season. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain was an assistant coach on the boys staff. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. This time last week, one high school boys basketball team was fifth in the district and…

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Burnet’s Ellett-Clark signs NLI to play for McMurry University

CAPTION: Burnet senior Braden Ellett-Clark (seated, middle) is surrounded by his teammates after he signs his intention to play football for McMurry University. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School senior Braden Ellett-Clark signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for McMurry University Jan. 26 with family, friends and teammates in attendance. “When I went on my visit, (head coach Jordan) Neal made it feel like home,” he said. “They’re a big family. It’s a very positive environment.” Ellett-Clark, who played three positions for the Bulldogs, will…

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Burnet boys soccer lost to Austin Achieve in district opener

CAPTION: The Burnet boys and girls soccer teams shared a team meal before embarking on the next part of their season — the District 25-4A schedule. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team lost to Austin Achieve 7-0 Jan. 24 in the District 25-4A opener. “Austin Achieve’s varsity was as good as advertised, as they had just come off of a tournament win and beat Fredericksburg 5-0,” Bulldogs head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(Fredericksburg is) the same team we lost 6-0 to.” Boorman noted the Bulldogs had chances to score…

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Marble Falls girls basketball wins at Burnet, splits series with the Lady Dawgs

CORRECTION: Marble Falls senior guard Emma Koziel scored two 3-pointers in the first quarter and was misidentified. TexasChalkTalk.com regrets the error. CAPTION: Marble Falls Senior post Lilly Nesrsta scores two to help the Lady Mustangs get a win at Burnet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Burnet 55-48 Jan. 24 to remain in first place in the District 24-4A standings, while the Lady Dawgs are fourth with three contests left in the regular season. “It feels good to win, especially in a…

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