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Burnet football season ends in a 41-40 loss to Taylor

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #ducks, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #taylor, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs fought hard and to the end during its loss to Taylor Nov. 4. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team’s season concluded in a 41-40 loss to the Taylor Ducks Nov. 4. Taylor (5-5, 2-3) recovered an onside kick with 1 minute 38 seconds left in the contest and ran out the clock for the win. The Bulldogs (4-6, 1-4) trailed 34-24 after three quarters of play and forced the Ducks to punt. That allowed Burnet junior running back Dash Denton to…

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Burnet’s Bennett is 3rd, Marble Falls cross country finishes 10th at Class 4A state meet

November 4, 2022November 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Nick Dahl (2168) and sophomore Tyler Hamblin runs with the leaders of the Class 4A state race Nov. 4. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett earned the bronze medal of the Class 4A state cross country meet Nov. 4 thanks to finishing the 5K race in 22 minutes and 23.9 seconds, his best result at this meet. The Marble Falls Mustangs were 10th out of 16 squads in the team standings. Class 4A has 206 member schools. “Hudson is one of the best…

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Marble Falls girls basketball has the pieces to accomplish goals

November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #girlshoops, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The 2021-22 Marble Falls Lady Mustangs return one of the most experienced and talented rosters in the state. The Lady Mustangs begin their season on the road at Comal Davenport Nov. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team wants to add another chapter to a storied program and has the players with the determination, talent and grit to do it. The Lady Mustangs, who went 21-14 and 7-7 in District 25-5A, return seven seniors and a junior who are driven for better…

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Burnet, Taylor football face off for final playoff berth

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #ducks, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #taylor, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet seniors have an opportunity to qualify for the Class 4A Division I playoffs for the first time since 2020. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team has been preparing for months for the game it’ll play Friday, Nov. 4, when the Bulldogs travel Texas 29 East to Taylor to face the Ducks for the final playoff berth in District 13-4A Division I. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Taylor Stadium, 355 FM 973. Both are entering the contest with identical 1-3 district records,…

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Canyon Lake football surges past Taylor to claim share of district title

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Daniel Clifton#hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake senior Chase Anderson gets a little help from his friends — the Hawks’ offensive line — as he races through a gap in the Taylor Ducks’ defense. The Hawks improved to 5-0 in District 13-4A Division I on Friday, Oct. 28, with a 42-24 win over Taylor. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Canyon Lake Hawks earned at least a share of the District 13-4A Division I title Friday, Oct. 28, with a 42-24 win over the visiting Taylor Ducks. But a share is not enough for the…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Jamie Castillo follows his blockers, who create a hole against the Lampasas Badgers. Photo by Stennis Shotts Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The final week of the high school regular season is upon us and the Highland Lakes has a contest of playoff implications, though every coach will say every game matters. But we’re going to start with that game because in my recent memory, only one game…

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Burnet volleyball awaits bi-district foe after completing undefeated district season

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School varsity’s banner says it all. The Lady Dawgs add another historical achievement to the record books. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team completed the toughest task for any squad — successfully defending a district championship without losing a match. The Lady Dawgs (25-11, 10-0) completed the objective when they beat Jarrell 18-25, 25-11, 25-22, 25-22 Oct. 25 in the final regular season match at The Doghouse. “Being district champions is special, but being undefeated district champions is extremely rare and a very big…

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Second half propels Lampasas football to win at Marble Falls

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Lampasas, #LampasasCounty, #MarbleFalls, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jasuel Ruiz pushes junior halfback Jamie Castillo into the end zone for two points during the loss to Lampasas. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lampasas 42-20 Oct. 28 in its final appearance at Mustang Stadium this season. The two teams played to a 14-14 half-time tie. But the Badgers’ depth took over in scoring touchdowns on three of their five second-half possessions. “At halftime for multiple weeks in a row, I thought we were in a great spot,”…

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New look Burnet football readies for Davenport

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #davenport, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior Trenton Park (10) and the Bulldogs have made adjustments in personnel and possibly scheme based on who’s available for their home game against Comal Davenport. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is preparing to welcome another top District 13-4A Division I team to Bulldog Field at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Comal Davenport (7-1, 2-1) is looking to remain in second place in the district standings but must win at one of the toughest home venues in the state to stay there.…

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Marble Falls football welcomes Lampasas’ playmakers

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs scored four touchdowns against Taylor Oct. 21 and are lookimg for similar results against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes a traditional foe, Lampasas, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, to Mustang Stadium. This game is crucial to the Badgers (5-3, 2-1) for the District 13-4A Division I standings. They are currently tied for second but lost the first tiebreaker to Comal Davenport, which is the result of head-to-head competition, when the Wolves beat them 55-34 Oct.…