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Johnson City baseball beats Burton to advance to regional finals

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#burton, #Eagles, #Eaglessoar, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #johnsoncity, #JohnsonCityLBJ, #LBJ, #Panthers, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

The Johnson City High School baseball team defeated Burton 2-1 in the best-of-three Class 2A Region IV semifinal series May 19-20. The Eagles (22-7, 10-0 District 28-2A champions) will face Kenedy (20-5, District 31-2A champion) in the Class 2A Region IV championship with date, site and time still to be announced. Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley commended Burton for pushing his team. The Eagles won game one 15-14 and game three 6-1 and lost game two 12-4. “They were very, very good,” he said. Johnson City coaches were very…

Featured Softball Volleyball

Burnet’s Hernandez signs to play volleyball for Western Texas College

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TexasWestern, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Addie Grace Hernandez (seated, center) is surrounded by her teammates after signing to play volleyball for Western Texas College. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior volleyball player Addie Grace Hernandez recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Western Texas College. The Lady Dawg was recruited as a libero/defensive specialist. “They wanted a hard-working back row player with a consistent serve,” Burnet head coach Crystal Shipley said. “That’s AG 100 percent.” Hernandez has been part of the Burnet program throughout her four…

Featured Softball

Burnet softball season ends in loss to state champ Liberty

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Liberty, #Panthers, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball, #UILsoftballplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School softball team lost 3-1 to Liberty May 19. Since the Panthers won the first game 6-4 May 18, they won the Class 4A Region III series to end the Lady Dawgs’ season. But Burnet didn’t go down without a fight. “I’m proud of them for that mentality,” head coach Hailey Wooten said. “To face the two-time defending state champion and only lose by two in both games, I’m just proud.” Liberty, (34-7, 10-0 District 20-4A) scored two runs in the first inning thanks to a 2-RBI…

Featured Softball

Burnet softball loses game one to Liberty, must win Friday to extend season

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoftball, #UILsoftballplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: After hitting a single to get on first base in the bottom of the seventh inning, Burnet’s Elyse De Arcos steals second on a steal and later scores on a 2 RBI double by Journey Denton. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke The Burnet High School softball team lost to Liberty 6-4 May 18 in game one of the Class 4A Region III semifinals best-of-three series. Game two is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Mumford High School. Fans can watch the game live for free by clicking here. Down…

Basketball Featured NBA

Spurs win more than the first pick during 2023 draft lottery

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#GoSpursGo, #HighlandLakes, #NBA, #SanAntonio, #SATX, #Spurs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Spurs Managing Partner Peter J. Holt holds a framed photo of his father, Peter M. Holt, who celebrates after winning the the 1997 NBA Draft Lottery the organization used on future Hall-of-Famer Tim Duncan. The younger Holt represented the Spurs during the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery and celebrated winning this year’s event in similar fashion. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Spurs Peter J. Holt may have been the first, but he wasn’t the only one. When his San Antonio Spurs were revealed to win the 2023 NBA Draft…

Baseball Featured High School

Marble Falls baseball has many Mustangs named all-district

May 17, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

When the Marble Falls High School baseball team captured the District 24-4A championship for the first time in 20 years, it stands to reason the Mustangs have a team full of “studs,” as one head coach of a member program noted. Many of his counterparts agreed as the all-district lists reflect it. “I think it worked out really well,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. “The kids who deserved things got them. There are kids who stand out.” Senior Cale Cochran, who was 5-0 in district play with a save,…

Baseball Featured High School

Standout Burnet baseball players named to all-district lists

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

The Burnet High School baseball team announced which of its players made the District 24-4A all-district teams. Trey Morrow was named the Newcomer of the Year. “We moved him up, and he played in three or four district games,” head coach Russell Houston said. “He’s a hard kid to get out. He hit the ball hard. (Other head coaches) were impressed by him.” First team all-district members include pitcher Braden Ellett-Clark, outfielder Will Johnson and catcher Tanner O’Hair. “These are kids who performed well on both sides (offense and defense),”…

Basketball College Featured High School Recruiting

Marble Falls hoops player Rodriguez signs with Southwestern University

May 16, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Pirates, #Southwestern, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls Lady Mustang Tea Rodriguez (center) celebrates signing her National Letter of Intent with her folks. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior Tea Rodriguez signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Southwestern University May 10. The senior guard led the Lady Mustangs to the Class 4A regional quarterfinals last season. She averaged 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3 steals per game. Rodriguez originally signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Murray State College during the early signing period in November.…

Featured Running

Burnet’s Bennett wins the one state title that eluded him

May 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #UILstate, #UILtrack0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet athletes competing at the 2023 Class 4A state track and field championships include Asah Roy (left), Brady Rygaard, Brayden Hill, Victor Aviles and Hudson Bennett. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett completed his collection of state championships when he won the Class 4A 1,600-meter final May 11. The Bulldog ran won the race in 4 minutes and 19.37 seconds, beating defending state champion Carlo Martinez of Gatesville, who earned silver by finishing in 4:19.56. The two know each other well thanks to competing against…

Baseball Featured High School

Johnson City baseball sweeps Iola to face Burton in 3rd round

May 15, 2023May 16, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Eagles, #Eaglessoar, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #johnsoncity, #JohnsonCityLBJ, #LBJ, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Iola 2-0 May 13 and 10-0 May 12 in the area round of the playoffs to advance to the Class 2A regional quarterfinals. The Eagles (20-6, 12-0 District 28-2A champions) will meet Burton at Liberty Hill High School. Game one is at 6. p.m. Friday, May 19, and game two is at noon Saturday, May 20. Game three, if necessary, will follow after game two. A night after run-ruling the Bulldogs 10-0, the Eagles returned determined to end the series in two…