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Marble Falls baseball’s Cochran, Elwartowski sign NLI

CAPTION: Cale Cochran (seated) is surrounded by his teammates as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play for Southwestern University. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School athletic department conducted signing ceremonies May 10 for five seniors graduating in a few weeks. They include baseball players Cale Cochran and Brady Elwartowski, who helped the Mustangs win its first district championship in two decades. Both were named to the academic all-state team of the Texas High School Coaches Association. Cochran, who was voted the District 24-4A’s Most Valuable Player,…

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Burnet football’s Stires signs NLI with Austin College

CAPTION: Burnet senior lineman Cameron Stires signs his National Letter of Intent to play football for Austin College as he’s surrounded by his parents. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior lineman Cameron Stires will play college football at Austin College after signing his National Letter of Intent during a signing ceremony May 2. Stires’ signing is the result of hard work and unwavering commitment, especially during an unfortunate incident after playing a tennis match last fall. On the way home with his parents, he told them he…

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Burnet, Marble Falls athletes dominate soccer all-district teams

The Burnet and Marble Falls high school boys and girls soccer teams featured several players on the all-District 25-4A teams. The Mustangs, who won the district title, had 13 athletes, while the Bulldogs, who finished fourth in district play, had 10 players. Twenty Lady Dawgs, who helped the program win the district crown, made the academic all-district team. Marble Falls’ Garrett Goggans was named the district’s Most Valuable Player, while teammate Jesus Cruz is the Midfielder Most Valuable Player. Joining the two on the all-district first team are Marco Almazan,…

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Johnson City baseball sweeps Granger to advance to area round

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Granger 6-3 May 6 to sweep the Lions in the best-of-three bi-district series. Next up for the Eagles (18-6, 12-0 District 28-2A champions) is Iola (7-1 District 26-2A third place) in the area round of the playoffs. “From scouting reports I’ve gotten from different guys, their pitching isn’t like ours,” Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley said. “We feel we have an advantage on the mound. And not just with pitching. We think our guys can hit as well.” Game one is…

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Burnet baseball season ends in game three loss to Salado

CAPTION: Dash Denton is one reason why the Bulldogs forced a third game against Salado in the bi-district series. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Salado 14-2 May 6 in game three of the bi-district series. The Bulldogs finish the season with 21 wins and second in District 24-4A. “You feel for your seniors because of all the things they go through,” head coach Russell Houston said. “When these kids started as freshmen, they didn’t win a game because of (the) Covid(-19 pandemic).…

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Marble Falls baseball forces game three, loses series to Gatesville

CAPTION: The Mustangs comfort each other after a doubleheader against Gatesville that ended their season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro A wild 48 hours ended with the Marble Falls High School baseball team losing to Gatesville 8-3 May 6 in game three of a bi-district series. The series began May 4 in the first game at Gatesville where the Mustangs committed more errors (6) than they scored runs (3). But lightning didn’t allow them to finish the game that night. So they returned to Gatesville the next afternoon to play…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Burnet pitcher Presely Crawford has 200 strikeouts this season to help the Lady Dawgs advance to the regional quarterfinals, their first trip to the third round in program history. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Though the high school baseball season has ended in Burnet County, softball continues to pressing forward behind some historical moments not lost on the players. And while fewer teams are experiencing after-school practice, several athletes and a few squads are making the most of their final week before competing to obtain the ultimate prize. Watch…

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‘Big Dave’ Morgan helps MFISD children develop a love for sports

CAPTION: The Morgans: Christine (left), Megan, David, Big Dave and Langlie after the younger Morgan suited up with the Minnesota Vikings to play at the Denver Broncos during a preseason game in August 2018. Courtesy photo The passing of beloved Marble Falls Elementary School coach “Big Dave” Morgan is a loss felt by countless Marble Falls Independent School District students, graduates and families. A celebration of life ceremony is at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Max Copeland Gym on the Marble Falls High School campus. Some may know Morgan…

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Burnet softball wins area series, makes program history

The Burnet High School softball team defeated Smithville 3-1 in game two May 5 of the best-of-three area series to advance to the regional quarterfinals. Next up is Salado, an old district rival, in a best-of-three series. Game one is at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Salado. Game two is at 7 p.m. at Friday, May 12, at Bulldog Diamonds. Game three, if necessary, will be announced at a later date. This is the first time the Lady Dawgs have won two postseason rounds in the same season, which…

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Burnet baseball evens series with Salado in game that starts at 11:30 p.m.

CAPTION: Tanner O’Hair and the Bulldogs are looking to continue their season in a decisive game three against Salado that begins at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Bulldog Diamonds. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Salado 4-3 in eight innings May 6 in game two of the bi-district series after waiting through a five-hour weather delay in a contest that ended well past midnight. Game three is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Bulldog Diamonds. “Game three is all about who…

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