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Johnson City baseball beats Kenedy to advance to regional finals

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #Eaglessoar, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakesSports, #johnsoncity, #JohnsonCityLBJ, #Shiner, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Kenedy two games to one in the Class 2A Region IV semifinals series May 27. “We’re now two wins away from the state tournament,” head coach Steven Shipley said. Next up is the Class 2A Region IV best-of-three finals series against Shiner at Marion High School, 506 Bulldog Lane in Marion. Game one is at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1. Game two is at 5 p.m. Friday, June 2. Game three, if necessary, will be played after game two. Shiner finished the…

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Marble Falls OC, powerlifting coach Draper becomes athletic director and football head coach at Florence

May 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Buffaloes, #BurnetCounty, #Florence, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Robert Draper (front row, sitting wearing the purple shirt) is headed to Florence to be the athletic director and football head coach. File photo Marble Falls High School offensive coordinator and powerlifting head coach Robert Draper is the new athletic director and football head coach at Florence HIgh School. Draper, who has been on Marble Falls athletic director Brian Herman’s staff since 2020, said he received the call from Florence officials the afternoon of May 24 offering him the job. By 6:30 a.m. May 25, he was on the…

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Johnson City baseball to face Kenedy in regional semifinals

May 24, 2023May 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Eaglessoar, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #kenedy, #lions, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

The Johnson City High School baseball team is set to take on Kenedy in a Class 2A Region IV semifinal series at the University of Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway in San Antonio. Game one is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, and game two is at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Game three, if necessary, will happen 30 minutes after the second game ends. Kenedy (24-7, District 31-2A champion) defeated Flatonia 2-1 in its regional quarterfinals series. “They’ve won a lot of games,” Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley said.…

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…

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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…

Football Softball

Llano softball beats Lamesa in extra innings to take game 1

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Lamesa, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #tornadoes, #UIL, #UILsoftball, #UILsoftballplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Llano junior Gwyn Burnett slides under the tag at third and is 60 feet away from scoring. Photo by Briley Mitchell/Dust Devil Diver Photography The Llano High School softball team defeated Lamesa 3-2 in nine innings May 18 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of three Class 3A Region I semifinals series. Game two is set for noon Saturday, May 20, at Polly Wells Field on the Abilene Christian University campus, 782 E. Ambler Ave. Game three, if necessary, will be played 30 minutes after game two.…

College Featured Football High School Recruiting

Burnet’s Valencia signs to play soccer for Oklahoma Wesleyan

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Caroline Valencia (seated, center) is congratulated by her teammates after signing to play college soccer. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior soccer player Caroline Valencia signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Oklahoma Wesleyan University May 15. Valencia, who has been part of the Lady Dawgs’ record-breaking seasons the last two years, was recruited to be a midfielder and forward. “I think they loved the way she played on the ball, and her confidence when shooting,” Burnet head coach Kimberly Myhre said. “She…

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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,…

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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.…