October 2022 - Page 5 of 5 - Texas Chalk Talk

Colin Fox eager to add U.S. Junior Steer Wrestling title to his accomplishments

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogging, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #MarbleFalls, #steerwrestling, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #USJSW0 comment

CAPTION: Colin Fox of Manvel, Texas is among the top steer wrestlers nationally coming to Marble Falls to compete Sunday, Oct. 9. Fox is an accomplished calf roper and football player among his many talents. Photo by Jennings Rodeo Photography and courtesy of the Texas High School Rodeo Association Few people question Colin Fox’s toughness. That’s because the 2021 Texas High School Rodeo Association State Champion Steer Wrestler doesn’t give anyone the chance. He’s too busy displaying it every time he rides into the rodeo arena. Fox, a Manvel resident,…

Volleyball

Burnet volleyball beats Georgetown Gateway for first place

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore Laney Huffman (left) and junior MaeSyn Gay form a wall to block a spike and earn a point for the Lady Dawgs against Georgetown Gateway. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Georgetown Gateway to break a tie for first place in District 24-4A Oct. 4. The Lady Dawgs won 25-19,18-25, 26-24, 19-25, 15-8. “The varsity girls came out on a mission and kept control of most of the first set,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “Gateway made some adjustments in the…

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Winning district opener important to equally talented Burnet and Lampasas football teams

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Lampasas, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs are looking to contain the Lampasas Badgers’ lethal passing attack in the district opener for both squads. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography Long-time rival Lampasas will visit the Burnet High School football team in a most anticipated District 13-4A Division I opener. The contest is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Bulldog Field, 1400 Bulldog Stadium Drive. Both teams enter this contest with identical 3-2 records. Both offenses like to sling the ball and rely on accurate quarterbacks and strong and speedy receivers to make…

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Smoking For Jesus football ready to apply what they’ve learned in final non-district game

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #SFJMCS, #smokingforjesus, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Smoking For Jesus Eagles are looking to soar in the final weeks of the season with the aim of capturing a third consecutive state title. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Smoking For Jesus football team wants to wrap up its final pre-district contest with road win at Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills. The game is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Head coach Charles Frazier, Sr. noted the bulked-up schedule has given the Eagles (1-5, 0-1 Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations), who won two straight…

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Marble Falls football begins district play at Canyon Lake

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #canyonlake, #GoGetEmMustangs, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs’ defense will have to tackle well as a unit in defending Canyon Lake senior running back Helijah Johnson. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography Two weeks of preparation for the District 13-4A Division I opener has the Marble Falls High School football team ready for the road trip to Comal Canyon Lake at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. “We have an energetic game plan,” Mustangs head coach Brian Herman said. “Traditionally, they’re a strong program. They have a strong and talented senior group.” Both…

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Faith Academy football focuses on district play, earning a playoff berth

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #falcons, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Kade Shaw and the Flames are traveling to face Waco Live Oak in a rematch of last year’s state title game. Photo by Stennis Shotts Faith Academy head football coach Stephen Shipley said the weeks of preparations leading up to the district opener at Waco Live Oak Classical went very well for the Flames. The game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at 400 S. Fourth St. in Waco. This is a rematch of a state championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial…

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New meet record, personal bests highlight Leo Manzano Invitational at Marble Falls

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #faith, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL1 Comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls runners Blake Cockrell and Marco Almazan finish first and fifth at the Leonel Manzano Invitational Oct. 1. Photo by Brynn Holland/Ludecke Photography Area cross country runners showed their talent and grit during the Leonel Manzano Invitational Saturday, Oct. 1, at Marble Falls High School. The meet served as a District 24-4A preview for Burnet, Georgetown Gateway, Jarrell, Lago Vista and Lampasas by allowing members to experience the course and check out the competition. And they weren’t disappointed beginning with the winner of the boys Class 5A and…

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Burnet volleyball sweeps Marble Falls to remain unbeaten in district

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior outside hitter McKenzie Davis tips the ball over the outstretched arms of Marble Falls Lady Mustangs Kaley Smith and Alexis Dalton. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team continues its march through the District 24-4A season with another straight set win against an opponent Sept. 30. This one came at the expense of the Marble Falls Lady Mustangs with the Lady Dawgs winning 25-19, 25-16, 25-12. Burnet has not defeated long-time rivals Llano, Lampasas and Marble Falls all in the same season. The…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 2, 2022October 4, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#burnettx, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #SFJMCS0 comment

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. Week five was quiet for most of Burnet County. Three of the four football programs were on district byes in preparation for the final push of the regular season. Now the real games begin with the quizzes in the rearview mirror. Let’s take a look at some of the regional teams that did play. The Llano Yellow Jackets (6-0, 2-0 District 13-3A Division I) remain the region’s…