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Marble Falls boys basketball sweeps Burnet, clinches at least a share of the district championship

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs, the Marble Falls High School students and fans celebrate sweeping Burnet and earning a playoff berth and a share of the District 24-4A championship. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Burnet 51-31 Feb. 10 to clinch at least a share of the District 24-4A crown and a playoff berth, the program’s first appearance in more than a decade. “It’s been a long four years,” said Mustangs head coach Travis Crain, who has been at the helm for…

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Faith Academy boys basketball crushes Waco Live Oak, wins fourth consecutive district title

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Faith Academy Flames celebrate earning their fourth consecutive district championship by cutting down the nets and bringing out the banner. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team scorched Waco Live Oak 73-53 Feb. 9 to share the District 3-3A championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools with the Falcons. But because the Flames allowed fewer combined points during the two contests against Live Oak, they will enter the Class 3A playoffs as the No. 1 seed out of…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses to Waco Live Oak, prepares for first postseason game

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Ella Cozby knocks down a 3-pointer to keep the Lady Flames within striking distance of Waco Live Oak. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 39-23 Feb. 9 to end the regular season. The Lady Flames, who are the fourth place team out of District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, will travel to face Houston Northland Christian, the District 5-3A champions, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4363 Sylvanfield Drive in…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Georgetown Gateway, sets up battle for No. 1 against Burnet

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior point Davis Dreisbach and the Mustangs are tied with Burnet for first place in District 24-4A. The two meet Friday in Max Copeland Gym. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 78-66 Feb. 7 to split the two-game series with the Gators. The win moves the Mustangs to a tie with Burnet at 5-3 for first place in the District 24-4A standings after the Bulldogs crushed Lago Vista 72-48 on the same night. Both teams will meet…

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Burnet girls basketball earns lopsided win against Lago Vista, prepares for third game against Lampasas

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs are looking to add to their winning streak and enter the Class 4A playoffs as District 24-4A’s second seed. They’ll have to beat Lampasas a second time to do it. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Lago Vista 55-34 Feb. 7. The Lady Dawgs’ win coupled with Lampasas’ 57-50 loss to Jarrell that same night means both teams are District 24-4A’s co-district runners-up at 5-3. That fact also means the two teams will play for the right to…

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Faith Academy girls basketball pushes Bryan Brazos to overtime

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy forward Claire Poage and the Lady Flames are preparing for the playoffs and will get another chance to get better when they welcome Waco Live Oak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Bryan Brazos Christian 52-49 in overtime Feb. 7, pushing the District 3-3A leader of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools to play its best to secure the victory. Head coach Kat Canada said the Lady Flames are…

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Faith Academy boys cruise to wins, set up showdown with Waco Live Oak for district title

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Brock Davis and the Flames have a chance to win another district title but must hold court against Waco Live Oak. File photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat Bryan Brazos Christian 47-25 Feb. 7 after defeating Central Texas Christian 51-30 Feb. 6 and Waco Reicher 66-36 Feb. 4 to move to 10-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “This was the second night of back-to-back games,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “That win solidified no worse than…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Austin Achieve despite playing with one less player

February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs continue to find ways to win and overcome obstacles, even when the opponent plays with one more player. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Austin Achieve 1-0 Feb. 3 in a District 25-4A contest where the Mustangs were forced to play with 10 players for the final 30 minutes. The Mustangs (10-4, 2-0) got what turned out to be the game-winning goal in 15 minutes of play in the first half when Esteban Dominguez found the back…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Jarrell, assured of no worse than third place in district

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Jarrell, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CORRECTION: Burnet sophomore guard connected on six of eight 3-pointers during the win against Jarrell. TexasChalkTalk.com apologizes for the error. CAPTION: Burnet sophomore guard Sierra Schaefer and the Lady Dawgs make Jarrell pay for over playing defensively and leaving someone open for a long jumper. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Jarrell 57-28 Feb. 3 to finish no worse than third in District 24-4A. “That was a big win for us to keep that third spot,” head coach Rick Gates said. “We really…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs will win at least a share of the District 24-4A title, their first since the 2018-19 season. File photo Winter has descended upon the Highland Lakes. The sinus infection I’m fighting is a clear indication. For three days, Mother Nature showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with as squads in every sport were sidelined for an extended period. But when she decided to be a team player and allow contests to resume, fans were treated to some incredible performances that were both…