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Burnet’s Aviles signs to run for Rice University

CAPTION: Hector Vega (left), Hudson Bennett and Lotus Running coach Carlo Martinez Victor Aviles-Salgado (right) congratulate Victor Aviles (second from right) on signing with Rice University. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles made his commitment to Rice University official May 19 by signing to run for the Owls. Middle-distance coach Crystal Shipley summed up what Rice is getting in Aviles. “An incredible student-athlete,” she said. “I believe there is so much more left in that kid, and he will be pushed to his…

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Hale resigns as Burnet athletic director to return to coaching

CAPTION: Steve and Lana Hale leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District community. Steve Hale is will coach at a small private school. The move gets the couple closer to family. Courtesy photo After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and…

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Highland Lakes players ball out in all-star game

CAPTION: Marble Falls linebacker Noah Lyon reacts to catching an interception, the contest’s first turnover, while his East teammate Reid Leinneweber of Wimberley (14) and Llano’s Tate Morgan celebrate. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The first Hill Country Coaches Association all-star football game had all the elements fans want – a close game, defensive stands, explosive offensive plays and everyone appreciative to have a contest in May to cheer on their favorite players one more time. The East defeated the West 21-14 May 17 at Texas Stadium in Wimberley with…

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Marble Falls softball announces season award winners

CAPTION: Kylie Roberts is the Lady Mustangs’ Most Valuable Player because her skills and her leadership. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The solid performances of the Marble Falls High School softball team resulted in numerous postseason honors. Seniors Sophia Biagini and Kylie Roberts are first team all-District 24-4A members, while freshman Callie Phillips is a member of the second team, and sophomores Jocelyn Suarez and Rylee Frisch and freshman Brooklynn Damico were honorable mention. Abigail Boucher, Natalie Bertino, Cheyenne Blair, Emma Cayce, Mackenzie Grider, Camila Montoya, Harlie Penny, Kierstyn Plumlee,…

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Marble Falls tennis ends season at state tourney

CAPTION: Cooper Womack returned to the Class 4A state tournament for the second year in a row. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School tennis program’s season culminated at the Class 4A state tournament May 15-16 in San Antonio. Junior Cooper Womack lost in the first round to Malcolm Moore of Dallas Pinkston 3-6, 2-6, and the boys doubles team of Weston York and Cooper Kelley lost to Zachary Bobo and Jackson Tomberlain of Texarkana Pleasant Grove 0-6, 0-6 in the first round. Though the finishes weren’t what…

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Marble Falls Middle School 7 on 7 has been invaluable

CAPTION: Rising seventh grade receiver Quincy Rodriguez makes an over-the-shoulder catch. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls Middle School 7-on-7 teams recently completed playing their counterparts from Lampasas each week for four weeks. And coaches believe that work will pay off in the fall. That’s because each squad was supplied head coach Keri Timmerman’s passing plays that are part of his spread offense. After each play, the Mustangs huddled with a coach, reviewed the play, then sprinted to the line of scrimmage to snap the ball. Seeing the players…

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Burnet CISD’s Messer resigns to work for Lampasas

CAPTION: Doug Messer is leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District now that daughter Jaylee is about to graduate. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet Consolidated Independent School District girls basketball and golf head coach Doug Messer resigned May 8 to become an assistant coach on the girls basketball and track and field staffs at Lampasas High School. “It’s a good move for me,” he said. “We live in Lampasas. It’s a good way to cut costs.” Kristi Messer, his wife, also is taking a job at Lampasas Independent School…

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Marble Falls’ Lyon signs with Schreiner

CAPTION: Noah Lyon (seated, center), signs to play college football for Schreiner University as his mom, April (seated, left), grandmother Melody Ellis, Morgan Ellis (standing, left) and Oliver Lyon look. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography  Marble Falls High School football player Noah Lyon made his commitment to Schreiner University official May 14 by signing to play for the Mountaineers. “In their augural season as a football program,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “Noah is aggressive, competitive and has a desire to constantly improve himself.” Lyon, who was recruited…

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Burnet CISD’s Kiser on his retirement

CAPTION: Roy (right) and Gina (center) spent the last 24 years living in Burnet and raising sons Derek (left), Luke and Drew Kiser. All three played basketball for their father, who is retiring as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District boys head basketball and golf coach. He also was the head cross country coach. Courtesy photo An end of an era happened on Burnet Consolidated School District when the announcement of a new boys basketball head coach was announced. That meant that Roy Kiser, who has spent nearly a quarter…

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Highland Lakes seniors to play in all-star game

CAPTION: Marble Falls quarterback Colten Minor’s decision-making is a reason why he is an all-star. File photo The Highland Lakes will be well represented by several athletes playing in the inaugural Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Texan Stadium in Wimberley. They are Marble Falls quarterback Colten Minor and receivers Kole Becker and Noah Lyon, who will also play linebacker; Llano running back Trey Mote and receivers R.J. Coplin and Carter Bickett, who will also play defensive back, and inside linebacker Tate Morgan; and…

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