Featured Running 

Burnet cross country finishes in top 3 at Cedar Park Invitational

The Burnet High School cross country program competed at the Cedar Park Invitational Sept. 6 where the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs posted top three finishes in the varsity divisions. The Bulldogs won the meet with a cumulative time of 1 hour and 28.30.9 seconds and an average time of 17:42.2 per runner, while the Lady Dawgs were third overall with a cumulative time of 1:11.46.2 and an average time of 14:27.9 per runner. The girls varsity division had 11 teams and the boys varsity division had 13 squads. “Our girls…

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Featured Volleyball 

Burnet volleyball adds two more to winning streak

CAPTION: Senior Journey Denton (11) high fives senior libero Payton Smith after scoring a point. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team added two more wins to extend its winning streak to four. The Lady Dawgs (15-5) defeated Killeen Shoemaker 25-17, 25-6, 25-16 Sept. 5 and Fredericksburg 25-19, 25-15, 18-25, 25-22 Sept. 2. “It was a great atmosphere for our girls to experience, especially as we gear up for district play,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. Burnet begins District 24-4A play by welcoming Marble Falls to…

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Featured Tennis 

Marble Falls tennis beats Belton New Tech

CAPTION: The 2025 Marble Falls High School team tennis squad is Adelina Flores (front row, left), Caylie Garay, Victoria Nunez, Gracey Moffett, Sophia Trudeau, Cooper Womack, William Gregory, Shaymus Vaughn, Savannah Hamblin, Jacey Moffett, Harper Cook, Chloe Taylor, Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya); Hudson Dehorty (back row, left), Jared Smith, Logan Hargraves, Glenn Banton, Cooper Kelley, Jonathan Leflet, Nicolas Smith, Sean Smith, Adam Beaston, Knox Elder, Payton Glaser, Chloe Brown, Ben Sowers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad swept Belton New Tech 19-0 Sept. 4…

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Featured Football High School 

Burnet football loses to Georgetown East View

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Josiah Coronado runs for more than 100 yards against Georgetown East View. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Georgetown East View 42-28 Sept. 5. “There are no moral victories,” Speer said. “Still you want to see your kids get better week in and week out. There are fixable things. There are good things that we can take away. We’ll roll into next week. The kids have a lot of confidence going forward. I’m proud of the kids and…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls football loses to Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek took led the Mustangs to a fourth-quarter score against Jarrell Sept. 5. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Jarrell 41-7 Sept. 5. The Mustangs’ lone score came in the fourth quarter when senior tight end Noah Ortiz caught a tipped ball in the end zone from 19 yards out from senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek. The 15-play drive took 8 minutes and 17 seconds to complete. By then, the Cougars (2-0) had pulled their starters. “It was…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls football hosts Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior receiver Atreyu Machacek plays a key role in the Mustangs’ offense. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes Jarrell at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in the home opener and homecoming game. The Mustangs (1-0) are entering the contest after a brilliant 48-0 win against Austin Crockett Aug. 28, while the Cougars (1-0) came from behind to beat Giddings 36-10 Aug. 29. “It’s going to be a really good game,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “They’re really talented…

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Featured Tennis 

Marble Falls tennis demolishes Salado

CAPTION: Cooper Womack continues to show why he is among the elite players the Hill Country with another impressive performance in boys singles and doubles. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad demolished Salado 19-0 Aug. 28 in a battle of undefeated District 25-4A teams. In all, the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs won every singles and doubles match played to remain undefeated on the season (6-0) and in district play (3-0). Marble Falls got wins from Glenn Benton, Chloe Brown, Payton Glaser, Mia Hernandez,…

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Featured Running 

Burnet cross country wins two divisions at Lago Vista meet

The Burnet High School cross country program added more top finishes to its season. The Lady Dawgs won the Vikings Invitational Aug. 28 hosted by Lago Vista High School, while the Bulldogs finished second in the boys varsity division. In the junior varsity division, the Bulldogs are the meet champions and the Lady Dawgs finished seventh. Head coach Simon Hairston commended his runners for their performances. “The conditioning of our kids was such that they could go out and perform at a very high level on a very difficult course,”…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls cross country is 3rd at Lago Vista meet

CAPTION: The 2025 Marble Falls High School boys varsity team includes Colton Rutland (left), Logan Hargraves, Santiago Gaytan, Connor Yaklin, Jahir Garcia, JJ Walker, Joaquim Edwards, Brazos White, Owen Martin and Graham Goggans. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School cross country program brought home more medals thanks to outstanding performances at the Viking Invitational hosted by Lago Vista High School Aug. 28. Both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs earned bronze medals in the varsity divisions. “I’m really proud of how our team competed on a very tough course,” head…

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Featured Football High School 

Burnet football loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Peyton Lopez (15) runs into the heart of the Lago Vista defense looking for a seam Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lago Vista 15-6 Aug. 29 in the season opener on the road. The Bulldogs’ (0-1) only score came in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard touchdown catch to senior receiver Matthew Williamson from sophomore quarterback Fisher Powell. The two-point conversation failed. “The one he caught was a deflected pass,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “He…

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