#Llano Archives - Texas Chalk Talk

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #running, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #UILrunning, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Marcus Pimentel runs the football up the middle in helping the Bulldogs earn 279 rushing yards during the Battle for Burnet County. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The end is near, and the football playoff picture is starting to get more in focus. Let’s review what happened last week. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

Featured Football High School

Llano football looks to add to win column against Marion

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #Ro-Hawks, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Llano High School football team is traveling to face Marion at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in another District 5-3A contest. The Yellow Jackets (4-3, 2-1) are approaching this game with precise focus, head coach Matt Green said, with the aim of not allowing the Bulldogs (2-4, 0-2) to gain confidence as they search for their first district win. Marion fell to Blanco 48-7 Oct. 6 after losing to Universal City Randolph 21-14 in overtime Sept. 29. “Marion is a very dangerous team,” Green said. “They have talent across…

Featured Football High School

Llano football welcomes Randolph to determine first in district

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #Randolph, #Ro-Hawks, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #YellowJackets0 comment

The Llano High School football team is hosting Universal City Randolph in a contest featuring the only two undefeated teams in District 13-3A Division I. By the end of the game that kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, only one team will leave Llano Stadium still unbeaten. The Ro-Hawks (6-0, 2-0) beat Blanco 21-7 Sept. 29 after surviving a 21-14 overtime win against Marion Sept. 22 for their two district wins. Llano head coach Matt Green called the contest “a really good opportunity.” “They feel good about where…

Featured Football High School Running Volleyball

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive coach Jaime Graham talks to sophomore defensive back C.J. Alexander before the player heads back on the field and record an interception against Fredericksburg. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Another bye week has come and gone for Burnet County football teams. People who know me know how much I dislike byes. Perhaps I’m as addicted to the Friday night lights as the players themselves. After covering sports in different parts of the country, there’s no question that high school football in this state is simply different.…

Featured Football High School Recruiting

Llano football cruises to win against Luling

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Llano High School football team crushed Luling 53-13 Sept. 29 to go to 2-0 in District 13-3A Division I. The Jackets (4-2) welcome Universal City Randolph at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Llano Stadium. The Ro-Hawks (6-0, 2-0) beat Blanco 21-7 Sept. 29 and Marion 21-14 in overtime Sept. 22. “It’s just fun to win,” head coach Matt Green said. “It’s not fun to lose, it’s fun to win. I don’t know how else to say it.” Llano began having fun immediately. The Jackets overwhelmed the Eagles from…

Featured Football High School

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kole Becker (10), Colton Minor (29) and Greg Lemon (21) celebrate another forcing Fredericksburg to turn the ball over on downs on the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro This week’s word is moxie, whose definition is courageous spirit and determination, perseverance. Moxie was on full display on football fields throughout the region Sept. 22 that caused fans to cheer and reminded them of the greatness of their programs. Let’s take a closer look at what fans saw.

Football High School

Llano football wins district opener over Cole

September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Cougars, #HighlandLakes, #jackets, #Llano, #SACole, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Llano High School football team overwhelmed San Antonio Cole 37-0 Sept. 22 in the District 13-3A Division I opener for both teams. The Yellow Jackets (3-2, 1-0) now focus their attention on a road trip to Luling (2-3, 0-1)at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Llano seized control of the contest quickly, racing to a 14-0 advantage in the opening quarter that ballooned to 24-0 by the half. The Jackets’ scoring ended in the third quarter after they added another 13 points for the final score. In earning the win,…

Featured Football High School Running Tennis Volleyball

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

An important week is upon us – week five of the Texas High School football season, and teams are starting to reveal plenty about themselves. Let’s dive in and examine what we’ve learned. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

Featured Football High School Running Volleyball

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 4, 2023September 5, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #UILrunning, #UILvolleyball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs come roaring out of the tunnel. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Happy Labor Day! And believe me, some will definitely be laboring today. Week three of the football season is upon the Highland Lakes, and some teams earned their first win, while others suffered their first loss, and still others are searching for that elusive victory. There’s much to discuss, so let’s get to it. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe…

Featured Football High School

Burnet football beats Llano for first win in 2023

September 2, 2023September 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Bryan Wood (standing, center) congratulates the Bulldogs on their win against Llano, their first of the 2023 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football team defeated Llano 47-12 Sept. 1 in the Bulldogs’ home opener. The Bulldogs (1-1, District 13-4A Division I) now turn their attention to Brownwood (2-0). Llano welcomes Austin Crockett. Both games will be played at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The game turned in Burnet’s favor immediately. The Bulldogs won the coin toss and elected to defer to…