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Burnet powerlifting performs well at Lampasas meet

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Powerlifting, #strong, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet powerlifter Adyson Fonbuena holds her form as she performs a squat. Photo by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School powerlifting team competed in the Badgers Invitational hosted by Lampasas Jan. 22. The Bulldogs finished second overall with 30 points and the Lady Dawgs were seventh overall in the team standings. The Bulldogs were led by William Horner, who took first in the 114-pound weight division, Alek Kassner, who seized gold in the 165-pound weight division, and Adam Heffington, who came in first in the 275-pound weight…

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Marble Falls powerlifters show their might to begin 2025

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Powerlifting, #strong, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Arnulfo Salazar is ranked No. 1 in his weight class after three powerlifting meets. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting program is performing well through three meets, and the Mustangs have the rankings to prove it. The Mustangs have several lifters ranked in the Region 2, Division 2 standings. The top 12 in each weight class advance to regional meets. Marble Falls has 17 boys and 4 girls in the program. Arnulfo Salazar and Oswaldo Sanchez are ranked Nos. 1 and 2, while Braden…

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One year later, Marble Falls’ Lopez has his state title

March 30, 2024April 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Powerlifting, #strength, #strong, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez with his medals and plaques he’s won during his four years competing in the sport, including his state title medal that he’s wearing. Courtesy photo When Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez walked into the Taylor County Expo Center March 22, he was so close to fulfilling one of his goals. Hoisting an individual state championship. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said of winning the 198-pound weight division. “It’s been a goal of mine since freshman year. It’ a lot of sacrifice. It’s…

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Marble Falls’ Xavier Lopez is state champion

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Powerlifting, #state, #statechamp, #strong, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team includes Aaron Dominguez (left), Adan Lopez, Chase Richard, Aaron Eyman, Aaron Arredondo, Noah Escandon, Xavier Lopez, Josue Garcia, Jose Solorzano, Oswaldo Sanchez, coach George Bermudez, head coach Richard Scales, Keaton Proctor and Josue Fonseca. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior Xavier Lopez captured an individual state championship en route to helping the Mustangs finish 11th at the Class 4A powerlifting state meet March 22. Lopez entered the meet as the top-ranked lifter in the 198-pound weight class in the state.…

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Burnet powerlifters end season with big gains

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #strong, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Three members of the Burnet High School girls powerlifting team compete at the state meet. Making the trip are coach Zane Hicks (left), Maddi Moise, Halle Maxwell, Abby Smith and head coach Tyler McIntosh. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls powerlifting season finished with two seniors and a sophomore competing with the top lifters in Texas at the state meet March 15 in Frisco. Senior Abby Smith finished 13th in the 123-pound weight class thanks to a squat of 295 pounds, a bench press of 165 pounds, and…