March 2023 - Texas Chalk Talk

Johnson City baseball sweeps Harper to remain unbeaten in district play

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #Eagles, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #johnsoncity, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Johnson City sophomore pitcher Johnny Slawinski, who is committed to Baylor University, helps his own cause with a base hit during the win against Harper March 28. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Johnson City High School baseball team crushed Harper 11-1 March 28 to win the series win against the Longhorns and remain tied for first place with Mason in District 28-2A. The Eagles are on a two-game bye and will face the Punchers Thursday, April 7. “The win is the most important thing,” Eagles head coach Steven…

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Lampasas opportunistic in win over Marble Falls baseball

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 8-6 March 28 in the second of a three-game series. Both teams have each one a game and will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Scearce Field on the Marble Falls High School campus to decide the series winner. In this rematch, the Badgers won a District 24-4A contest for the second time this season, while the Mustangs (4-2) lost in district play for the second time. “It’s big,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said of the…

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Burnet baseball battles back, runs out of outs in loss to Jarrell

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Cougars, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Jarrell, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Jarrell 8-5 March 28 for its first loss in District 24-4A. The Bulldogs (5-1) trailed soon after the game started. “We didn’t pitch well at all,” Burnet head coach Russell Houston said. “We gave up seven runs in the first inning on two hits. We competed and battled back and didn’t have enough in the end.” A pitching change was made after two outs in the first inning. Junior Dash Denton was the third pitcher, who allowed only one run in the…

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Marble Falls softball earns first district win in convincing fashion

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs pose for their celebratory photo after beating Lago Vista March 28. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School softball team run-ruled Lago Vista 22-2 in a contest that ended after four innings March 28. This is the Lady Mustangs’ first win in District 24-4A, and it came on the road. “That’s a very big deal,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “They felt good about it. The girls had a good night. We got some kids back and that allowed us to move others to…

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Burnet’s Kaleb Maynard signs NLI to Sul Ross University

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #lobos, #SulRoss, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet offensive coordinator Tyler McIntosh (left) and senior lineman Kaleb Maynard at the youngster’s signing ceremony. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior football lineman Kaleb Maynard signed his National Letter of Intent March 24 to play at Sul Ross University and fulfilled a vow he made two years earlier. “I’m really proud of Kaleb,” Burnet offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Tyler McIntosh said. “He told me after his sophomore year, ‘I’m playing college football.’ At the time, Kaleb was one foot in and one foot…

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Marble Falls, Burnet has golf district champion and runner-up

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILgolf0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls golfer Madison Deberard (left) and head coach Ricky Blackington. Courtesy photo Two Burnet County high school golfers are advancing to the Class 4A Region III tournament after finishing as the District 24-4A first and second medalists March 28. They are Madison Deberard of Marble Falls High School, who is the district champion, and Avery Gowin of Burnet High School, who is the district runner-up. Deberard shot an 81-82–163. “Marble Falls is proud to have Madison as our 24-4A district champion,” head coach Ricky Blackington said. “I started…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Gonzales for another postseason win

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gonzales, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer, #UILsoccerplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Gonzales 4-0 in the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs March 28. That sets up a third-round match against Boerne High at 5:30 p.m. at Fischer Canyon Lake High School. Tickets sold online only. Note that Comal Independent School District has a clear bag policy. Head coach Kimberly Myhre noted her athletes were playing with a heavy hearst after the passing of Michael Myhre, the “favorite Myhre,” she said. “It has been a crazy week with life, and these girls…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Uvalde, will play Boerne High next

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer, #UILsoccerplayoffs, #Uvalde, #Uvaldestrong0 comment

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Uvalde 4-0 March 28 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. They face three-time defending state champion Boerne High in the regional quarterfinals with date, site and time still to be determined. Uvalde’s athletic department has been competing in the memory those who died during the Robb Elementary school tragedy May 24 throughout this school year. And the Mustangs knew the task at hand, head coach Rick Hoover said. “Everyone in Texas has a soft spot for this town,…

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Johnson City baseball keeps dominating on the mound for victory against Harper

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Eagles, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #JC, #LBJ, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Harper 5-0 March 24 to remain unbeaten in District 28-2A play. Harper (3-1) was picked to finish third in the district race behind the Eagles (9-,6 4-0) and Mason (11-4, 5-0). Senior pitcher McCray Jacobs earned the win by allowing four hits, one walk and striking out 13 in six innings. Sophomore Johnny Slawinski took over in the seventh inning and needed only 14 pitches for three strikeouts to secure the victory. “McCray ran out of pitches,” head coach Steven Shipley said,…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Canyon Lake to add bi-district title

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Fischer Canyon Lake 5-1 March 24 for another bi-district championship. Next up is Gonzales at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Hutto High School. Adults pay $6, while students pay $4. No cash is accepted. The Lady Dawgs (24-2-1, 12-0 District 24-4A champions) faced a 1-0 deficit at the half, much like the first time the two teams met during the pre-district season. Head coach Kimberly Myhre said she challenged her players about whether or not they wanted their season to continue.…