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Burnet CISD creates new cross country course for 2022 season

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #running, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

A new cross country course for the Burnet high school and middle school runners means added safety and better training opportunities for the 2022 season. That’s the word from head coach Roy Kiser. “The whole idea was to get the kids off the road,” he said. “Because of the way our school is situated, there’s not really a place to run other than streets. I want the kids to practice on grass. It was what we could get for our campuses. We wanted to make a track that was close…

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Being there for others is part of skating event’s festivities

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #wakepoint, #wakepointLBJ0 comment

A Sk8 Park Family Event is happening at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Falls Creek Park and Skate Park, 900 Yett St. in Marble Falls. The event is hosted by Elevate Church, which is part of the way members minister to the community. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline’s new 988 number will be activated nationally July 22, and organizers are using the Sk8 event to talk about mental health and help those who may battle these thoughts, while also helping others spot the signs of loved ones who may…

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Texas running back Robinson gives insight on the Longhorns

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#b12, #big12, #big12conference, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hookem, #livethedream, #longhorns, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TexasLonghorns, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

One athlete it seemed everyone wanted to talk to during the Big 12 Conference’s Media Days July 14 was Texas junior running back Bijan Robinson, the media’s selection as the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year after a remarkable 2021 season. Robinson’s stats from last season speak for themselves: 1,264 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns on 213 carries to finish third in the conference. At one point, Robinson led the nation in rushing and was talked about as a Heisman trophy contender. While those comments are appreciated, Robinson views what…

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Five questions answered during Big 12’s Media Days

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#baylor, #cowboys, #fearthefrog, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hookem, #longhorns, #okstate, #sicem, #TCU, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #texastech, #TheBroadPodcaster, #ttu, #wreckem0 comment

Now that Big 12 head coaches and some of their players wrapped up the two-day event known as Media Days July 13-14, it’s time to review what was learned. Headed into the event, I shared my five questions in the hopes of getting answers. Here’s what is known: Television contracts and the possibility of a conference network. So much of this comes down to the exit and exit fees of Oklahoma and Texas moving to the SEC. The good news is there appears to be a timeline thanks to UCLA…

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Texas’ different approach should lead to better results in 2022

The ability to finish a game, especially one the Texas Longhorns are leading, was among the many goals head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed as the last coach to appear during Big 12 Media Days July 14. He noted the Longhorns have been undergoing even more grueling conditioning sessions where they have been on their feet more so they can have the energy to finish contests, especially close ones, in the final quarter. He noted he could have kept what was installed by former head coach Tom Herman or he could…

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Generating excitement is a priority for TCU’s Dykes

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#big12, #big12conference, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hornedfrogs, #livethedream, #TCU, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes had an extensive to do list when he took the job, moving from SMU and Dallas to Fort Worth to take over the Horned Frogs. He talked about that and more during his appearance at Big 12 Media Days July 14. Dykes, who is the son of former Horseshoe Bay resident Spike Dykes, said he lives two blocks from the TCU campus and generating excitement among the fans and Fort Worth residents is a priority. “We want to get people on campus and get fans…

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Texas Tech’s McGuire remains energetic, confident in his Red Raiders

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #livethedream, #redraiders, #tech, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #texastech, #TheBroadPodcaster, #ttu, #wreckem0 comment

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire brought the same energy to Big 12 Media Days July 14 that he had when he visited the Rudy Davalos Horseshoe Bay Sports Club weeks earlier. McGuire appeared before the Big 12 press corps and exhibited why alumni, boosters and fans are investing $200 million in the football facility, a project that is expected to begin after the Red Raiders’ final regular season game in 2022, which is against Oklahoma Nov. 26. “I thought I knew our alumni base,” he said. “This alumni…

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Big 12 Media Days: storylines officials should address

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#b12, #big12, #big12conference, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #livethedream, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Big 12 Conference will host its annual Football Media Days Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Therefore, the reporters and fans have speculated on what conference officials will address and who will be doing the talking. Expected talks about conference expansion are at the top of the list with the recent announcement that UCLA and USC are headed to the Big 10 about a year after news broke that Texas and Oklahoma, the founding members of the Big 12, were seeking membership into the Southeastern…

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New classification, opponents for Marble Falls tennis lead to positive anticipation

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

In less than 30 days, the Marble Falls High School tennis team will be at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center preparing for the 2022-23 season with more elation and enthusiasm than in past years. That’s because the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs are competing in District 19-4A with Belton New Tech, Burnet, Jarrell, Lago Vista and Salado and are out of District 25-5A that included four Leander Independent School District schools, both Georgetown ISD schools and Liberty Hill. Marble Falls head coach Sam Whitley pointed out how the move…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. Here’s a truly scary thought from players who aren’t taking advantage of voluntary strength-and-conditioning programs — the belief they can get ready in August. My advice is not to wait. Get in weight rooms now, get on tracks and fields now because thinking there’s enough time to get prepared for a grueling season in less than 30 days is simply not thinking clearly. Few great athletes can…