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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.…

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Determination is obvious trait of Burnet football in 2023

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet seniors Dash Denton and Will Johnson celebrate a Bulldogs touchdown during the win against Early. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography A stunning outcome. That’s the only way to describe the end of the 2022 Burnet High School football team’s season — a 41-40 loss to Taylor in week 11 that gave the Ducks the fourth and final playoff berth from District 13-4A Division I in the regular season finale. The lack of points in one key area also didn’t help the Bulldogs. They missed a two-point conversion to…

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Marble Falls football show improvement, readies for district play

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls seniors Jaime Castillo (left) and Gavin Hernandez celebrate Castillo’s touchdown that proved to be the difference in beating Fredericksburg Sept. 22. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The midway point of the Texas High School football season is here. After five weeks, the Marble Falls High School football team is 1-4 overall and enjoyed a bye last week. The Mustangs’ lone win came against Fredericksburg 14-9 Sept. 22 that ended an 11-game losing streak dating back to the 28-21 loss to Kerrville Tivy in 2022. Going into the…

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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…

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Burnet football gets plenty done during bye week

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs defense uses a combination of players to set a tough tone that includes linebackers Khris Kassner (20), Will Johnson (7) and Dash Denton (1). The Bulldogs make a big stop during the 52-14 victory Sept. 25. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team may have a bye this week, but the Bulldogs haven’t been resting. Head coach Bryan Wood noted the players have put in quality work in smaller practices. “We shortened practices a little bit,” he said. “We’re going about an…

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Marble Falls football uses bye week to ‘refocus, refine’ and rest for district campaign

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo is difficult to stop, especially when he is near the goal line for a touchdown. He completes this short run for a six-yard touchdown against Fredericksburg. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Most every member of District 13-4A Division I football is taking a bye Friday, Sept. 29, including the Burnet and Marble Falls high school programs. That means the Mustangs (1-4) have two weeks to prepare for their district home opener against Fischer Canyon Lake (1-4). “Canyon Lake is a really good program,” he said.…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country meet at state preview

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Blake Cockrell is the first Mustang to finish the Class 4A race of the Hoka/Round Rock McNeil Invitational Sept. 22. Courtesy photo The Burnet and Marble Falls high school cross country teams competed at the Hoka/Round Rock McNeil Invitational Sept. 22-23, which is thought of as the state preview because of its location. The meet is conducted at Old Settler’s Park, site of the state meet. The Bulldogs finished eighth overall in the team standings, while the Mustangs were 26th. The county’s top finisher was Burnet…

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Marble Falls volleyball continues pushing district opponents

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs honor senior Sadie Harris (kneeling) for earning her 500th career kill during the loss to Georgetown Gateway Sept. 26. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 18-25, 8-25, 23-25 Sept. 26. Afterward, the program honored senior Sadie Harris, who recorded her 500th career kill. “It was a big kill from the right side,” head coach Kait Goertz said. “It was not some soft hit or anything like that. She put that ball away.” The Lady Mustangs (0-2 in…

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Marble Falls tennis edges Burnet, hosts rematch in district tourney

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ CollinThe Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated Burnet 10-9 Sept. 21 to earn the second seed in the District 19-4A tournament. That means the two teams will meet again at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls campus. The overall team win happened because of Marble Falls’ Collin Schiling, who needed a super tiebreaker to decide the winner. “All eyes were on that match,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “Collin lost the first…

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Marble Falls volleyball forces Jarrell to play better in district opener

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior setter Ava Carter has 600 sets and counting, which makes her the undisputed leader in that category in the program’s record books. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Jarrell in three sets Sept. 22 to begin District 24-4A play. The Lady Cougars looked to close out the match in a quick third-set win. But the Lady Mustangs had other ideas. Down 21-23, Jarrell called a timeout but still trailed 23-24 when Marble Falls senior Emily Nash stepped behind…