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Burnet baseball loses to China Spring in opener

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Chinaspring, #Cougars, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Will Johnson had 2 hits during the loss to China Spring in game one of the best-of-three playoff series. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team lost to China Spring 9-2 in game one of the Class 4A Region III quarterfinals best-of-three series May 16. Game two is slated for 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, in China Spring. Game three, if necessary, will follow 30 minutes after the second contest ends. Burnet (30-5, 13-2 District 24-4A champion) head coach Russell Houston noted the glaring difference between…

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Burnet baseball ready for Giddings in playoffs

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#buffs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #dawgs, #GoBuffs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Dash Denton and the Bulldogs look to add another gold glove to the trophy case. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team will meet Giddings in a best-of-three area series in the Class 4A playoffs. Game one is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, while game two is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Game three, if necessary, will begin 30 minutes after the second contest ends. All games will be played at Georgetown East View High School. The Buffaloes (11-15,…

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Burnet boys soccer shocks Davenport for 1st playoff win

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoccer, #UILsoccerplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Davenport 3-1 in a Class 4A bi-district championship match that needed 80 minutes of regulation and two overtimes to decide. “This was an upset,” Burnet head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(The Wolves) were expected to compete this year in the regionals at least. Last year was the first time the Bulldogs competed in the playoffs. This year was the first bi-district championship for the boys in school history. I’m so excited for our young men who work so hard. Our motto is…

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District coaches name many Marble Falls boys basketball players to all-district lists

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Davis Dreisbach’s drives to the basket often resulted in taking tough fouls. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team released its list of players chosen for the All-District 24-4A teams. Senior forward Davis Dreisbach and junior guard Tidus Willie were named to the first team. “Tidus had a fantastic district season for us. He’s our leader in so many ways,” head coach Travis Crain said. “Davis battled through injuries. He had some big performances.” Crain pointed to the duo’s…

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Marble Falls softball loses 1, ties 1 on first day of Ingram tourney

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls catcher Jocelyn Suarez and the Lady Mustangs are learning more valuable lessons during the first week of the 2024 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team began the first day of the Ingram Tom Moore tournament with a 0-1-1 record Feb. 15. The Lady Mustangs (0-3-1) tied Ingram 6-6 and lost to Medina 8-6 on day one and began the second day with a 6-4 loss to San Antonio West Campus. “The kids played well,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “The girls did…

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Burnet girls basketball faces China Spring for a bi-district title

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs celebrate winning the District 24-4A title this season and enter the Class 4A playoffs as the district’s No. 1 seed. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls basketball team continues preparations to face China Spring for a bi-district title to begin the Class 4A playoffs. The two teams tip off at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Hamilton High School, 611 S. College St. The contest is part of a doubleheader. The two play last. Adults pay $5 and students pay $3. There are no…

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Marble Falls girls basketball beats Lampasas, prepares for Waco Connally

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyMustangs, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Kenadie Cotton (0) helps the Lady Mustangs defeat Lampasas and enter the Class 4A playoffs with some momentum. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team beat Lampasas 40-33 Feb. 9 in a seeding game. The Lady Mustangs (4-5) will enter the Class 4A playoffs as District 24-4A’s No. 3 seed and now prepare to face Waco Connally (23-11, 7-3 District 23-4A runner-up) at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Georgetown East View High School. Head coach John Berkman said the…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Burnet to keep playoff hopes alive

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Kody Smith and the Mustangs earn the win at Burnet and still have a shot at the postseason. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Burnet 53-49 Feb. 9 for an invaluable win in District 24-4A. “You know the respect I have for (Burnet head coach Roy) Kiser and the Bulldog program,” Mustangs head coach Travis Crain said. “I have a deep respect for him and how they do things.” Burnet (21-11, 8-1 District 24-4A champions) led 11-5…

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Marble Falls boys soccer stomps Florence

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Florence 13-1 Feb. 6 in District 25-4A play. The Mustangs (11-2, 3-0) raced to a 6-0 lead by the intermission. Esteban Dominguez, Edward Lopez and Ivan Espino led the way by scoring two goals apiece. Other goals were scored by Garrett Goggans, Drake Taylor, Kash Bussaraporn, Anderson Mazariegos, Aiden Walker, Charlie Brantley and Joaquin Aguilar. Bussaraporn also had three assists, while Esteban had two. Other assists came from Angel Serna, Rigo Lopez, Seth Parker, Isaac Larranaga, Diego Mata, Edward Lopez, Mazariegos…

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Marble Falls boys basketball sweeps Lago Vista

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Davis Dreisbach and the Mustangs earn a big win against Lago Vista to remain in control of their destiny. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team beat Lago Vista 45-31 Feb. 2 in a key District 24-4A matchup. The win keeps the Mustangs (3-4) tied with Georgetown Gateway (3-4) in fourth place in the district standings. The two teams play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Max Copeland Gym. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain praised his players for…