February 2023 - Texas Chalk Talk

Burnet girls soccer post another shutout in lopsided win over Jarrell

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs continue to add to the win column with a big win against Jarrell. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Jarrell 9-0 Feb. 24 to remain in first place in District 25-4A at 9-0. “We came out strong and played hard and walked away with a great team win,” head coach Kimberly Myhre said. “We had lots of fans, and we are so grateful for all the support. These girls put in work daily and are so fun to watch, so thank you…

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Burnet boys soccer clinches playoff spot to make program history

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs will compete in the Class 4A playoffs for the first time ever and look to avoid meeting Boerne High, the defending state champion, in the first round. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team beat Jarrell 5-1 Feb. 24 to earn one of the four postseason berths to represent District 25-4A. After spring break the Bulldogs will compete in the first playoff game in Burnet boys soccer history. “The varsity team had one of their best showings of the year,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said.…

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Numerous Marble Falls powerlifters qualify for regionals

February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Xavier Lopez is one of several Mustangs advancing to a powerlifting regional meet. Courtesy photo Eleven Marble Falls High School powerlifters are on their way to the regional meet at Gatesville High School Saturday, March 11, thanks to accepting qualification bids Feb. 26. They are Aaron Arredondo, Jeremiah Bales, Aaron Dominguez, Noah Escandan, Josue Garcia, Adan Lopez, Xavier Lopez, Chase Richard, Jaseal Ruiz, Christian Sein and Jose Solorazano. Head coach Robert Draper noted this is the most Mustangs advancing to regionals in powerlifting in the three years he’s been…

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Burnet football honors the accomplishments of the 2022 season

February 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The seniors lead attendees in the singing of the school song. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football program conducted a banquet Feb. 26 with a sit-down dinner and handed out individual awards. Hundreds attended, prompting Braden Ellett-Clark, who was one of four seniors asked to tell the audience what being a football player meant to him, to state “there’s more people here than I thought.” The event had the right mix of laughter and emotion as talkers made sure to pick on each other and…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs gather after their season ends in a regional quaterfinal loss to Waco La Vega. La Vega on the Class 4A Region III championship to advance to the state tournament. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The high school basketball season has ended for the Highland Lakes. And that means all the attention will move to soccer and the start of spring sports. There’s still plenty to look forward to, particularly for Marble Falls since it dropped to Class 4A. So let’s do a quick review…

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Marble Falls girls powerlifters advance to regional meet, Mustangs earn fifth team invitational team title

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

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs with their plaques from the Bulldawg Classic and Copperas Cove Feb. 18. Courtesy photo Eleven Marble Falls High School Lady Mustangs are headed to the regional powerlifting meet after invitations were extended Feb. 20. They are Stephanie Amezquita, Cheyenne Blair, Alexis Dalton, Kenadi Dalton, Sandra Gonzales, Chloe Humphreys, Paige Kemp, Genesis Lemon, Isabell Medina, Sophia Trudeau and Abigail Ybarra. Jaylinn Hinojosa is an alternate. “It shows our depth,” head coach Robert Draper said, who predicted the Lady Mustangs would have double-digit qualifiers…

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Burnet boys soccer tops Florence, loses to Austin Achieve

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs earn a valuable win against Florence in District 25-4A to remain in the playoff hunt. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team beat Florence 3-1 Feb. 21 after losing to Austin Achieve 8-0 Feb. 17. Against Florence, the Bulldogs “started the game confidently and had a big wind to help propel the attack,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “The boys must have been a little hesitant to shoot as they seemed to be waiting for the perfect opportunity. However, they were dominant in their…

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Burnet girls soccer remains unbeaten in district play

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs celebrate milestones while staying undefeated in District 25-4A play. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Florence 10-0 Feb. 21 and Austin Achieve 9-0 Feb. 17 to remain at the top of the District 25-4A standings. The Lady Dawgs (18-2-1) are 8-0 in district play. And the team celebrated Amelia Griffin scoring her 55th goal, which she obtained in the last two years. “Which is a big accomplishment in the soccer world,” head coach Kimberly Myhre said. Against Achieve, Brook Oliva and…

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Burnet, Marble Falls girls basketball dominates all-district lists

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior center Zaria Solis is one of several Burnet County basketball players who made big contributions to their teams’ seasons and received the highest honor awarded to athletes from district coaches. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet and Marble Falls high school girls basketball teams finished in the top two of District 24-4A play thanks to the players’ consistent performances throughout the campaign. And that was obvious by how coaches voted for the all-district lists. Burnet junior center Zaria Solis is the district’s Most Valuable Player after…

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China Spring’s late basket ends Marble Falls boys basketball season

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to China Spring 56-55 Feb. 21 in a bi-district championship that ended the Mustangs’ season. Marble Falls (14-19, 6-4) is the co-District 24-4A champion. The end of the contest against the Cougars (21-14, 5-5 District 23-4A fourth place) is what has stayed with onlookers. The Mustangs trailed by six points with about a minute left in regulation. They cut it to a 44-41 deficit and then junior guard Jamie Castillo hit a 3-pointer to send the contest into overtime. Much like…