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Burnet volleyball preparing for busy July

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District volleyball program will conduct its Lady Dawg camp next week directed by head coach Crystal Shipley (standing and applauding, left) and assistant coaches Brent Kelley (seated, right) and Treasure Ellerbe. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Days remains before the start of the 2026 Burnet Consolidated Independent School District volleyball camp, which is Monday-Wednesday, July 27-29. Third- through sixth-graders will camp from 8:30-10:30 a.m., while seventh- through ninth-graders will take the court from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Head coach Crystal Shipley, who is the camp director,…

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Burnet boys soccer concludes summer league

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Ricardo Flores (right) hurries to get in prime defensive position during a 7 versus 7 match against Marble Falls. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Highland Lakes Soccer League in July wraps up Monday, July 20, with matches beginning at 6 p.m. at the Burnet Middle School Stadium. The 7 versus 7 league features boys teams from Burnet, Lampasas and Marble Falls. New Burnet head coach Aaron Jimenez, who serves as the league director, said he has witnessed many positives over the last several weeks. “I think my…

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Retired Marble Falls boys soccer coach runs with the bulls

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Pamplona, #RunningwiththeBulls, #SanFerminFestival, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Rick Hoover is all smiles after he ran with the bulls in Spain. Courtesy photos Retired Marble Falls High School boys soccer coach Rick Hoover has guided the Mustangs to some of their greatest moments in program history when he had the job from 2013-2024. Prior to the 2026 team, the 2018 Mustangs reached the Class 5A Region IV semifinals, which was the best finish in program history with Hoover on the sideline. That illustrates one of the many great runs Hoover’s teams made. But on July 12, Hoover…

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Marble Falls baseball player Mattox wows for Team Texas

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #HighPlainsShootout, #MarbleFalls, #TeamTexas, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls High School junior Crawford Mattox exits the mound for Team Texas. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School baseball player Crawford Mattox called playing for Team Texas in the 2026 High Plains Shootout “an amazing experience.” The showcase was July 13-15 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Okla., and teammate John Alan Whittle, a senior, also played in the event. “Not many people in the state or even in the nation get to play in this,” he said. “Just being selected out of about 450 people, I…

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Marble Falls baseball’s Whittle shows his skills at showcase

July 16, 2026July 22, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #TeamTexas, #Texas, #Texasbaseball, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior baseball player John Alan Whittle made the Mustangs proud as he played for Texas Red during the annual High Plains Shootout. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior John Alan Whittle turned heads at the 2026 High Plains Shootout July 13-15 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Okla. That’s according to Team Texas director and 1994 Marble Falls High School graduate Brad Harman. Whittle, along with teammate Crawford Mattox, competed in the showcase for Texas Red. They were two of 42 players selected out of…

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The importance of the offensive line to Marble Falls football

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Former offensive line coach Humberto Garza listens to a question from senior lineman Tyler Everett during a position meeting during a home game last season. Other linemen include as Madden Hernandez (64), Raul Moran (58) and David Molina (52). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro In just about any football game outcome, enthusiasts will look at different parts to break down why one team won and the other didn’t. And some go directly to the trenches. On the offensive side, the Marble Falls Independent School District football program has a…

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How Faith Academy football uses its center

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Cooper Hansard is playing a key position for the Flames this season thanks to his offseason work and preparation. Photos by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team used several weeks of 6-on-6 touch football to look at different players in different positions. One of the most overlooked might be center. Unlike 11-man football, the center in six-man football is an eligible receiver, and head coach Jay Silvers used three players in that spot: juniors Ronin Burns and Austin Edwards and senior Cooper Hansard. “The way…

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Burnet graduate Shaw to pitch for Sam Houston State

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #collegebaseball, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leopards, #ncaa, #ncaabaseball, #SamHouston, #Temple, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #TJC0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School graduate Kade Shaw’s competitive spirit will serve him well as he competes for a role on the Sam Houston State University pitching staff. Courtesy photo Former Burnet High School pitcher Kade Shaw has found his new program. Shaw will be attending Sam Houston State University. “They’re a really good program,” he said. “They came in contact with me. And it was something that I knew was right, and I ended up making decisions based off that.” Shaw, who graduated from Burnet in 2024, spent the last two…

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Burnet football begins final weeks of strength and conditioning

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Coy Sikes performs seated dumbbell shoulder presses as Pablo Lopez Carter serves as the spotter. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football program has only a few days left of summer strength and conditioning and head coach Ben Speer indicated the Bulldogs are taking advantage of every minute. Players and coaches returned July 6 after taking a week off June 29-July 3. “We talked to some on vacation and several playing baseball this year,” Speer said. “You’re coming back, working hard, getting excited. I’m starting…

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Burnet football announces addition to staff – Casey Buck

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #football, #GODAWGS, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Casey Buck is joining the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District staff after a recommendation from another member of the Bulldog family. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School football team added a coach for the upcoming school year – Casey Buck, who will coach the outside linebackers. Head coach Ben Speer made the announcement recently. “He’s been here, him and his wife (Jodi) moved here,” Speer said. “We’re excited about coach Buck. (The Bucks) were wanting to get back to this area.” Buck spent last season as the running backs…