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Burnet softball lets play do the talking in win against Lampasas

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyBadgers, #LadyDawgs, #Lampasas, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School softball team annihilated Lampasas 9-0 March 24 to stay unbeaten in District 24-4A play. Next up is a showdown with the other district leader, Jarrell, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Jarrell. Before the Lampasas contest, fans of both programs enjoyed some friendly banter back and forth. “They’re rival schools, they all know each other,” Burnet head coach Hailey Wooten said. “Our girls didn’t do a lot of talking. I’m proud of my kids for letting their play do the talking.” The Lady Dawgs’ bats…

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Burnet baseball beats Lago Vista to remain in first place

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LagoVista, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw threw for five innings during the win against Lago Vista. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lago Vista 6-2 March 24 to go to 5-0 in District 24-4A play. What impressed head coach Russell Houston about his players is their refusal to quit. “They’re just resilient,” he said. “We didn’t hit like we have. Their guy threw well, and we didn’t swing it. When we’re able to score the top half of the inning, it allows everyone to relax…

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Marble Falls powerlifters impress with state runner-up finish, personal records

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls powerlifters Jasuel Ruiz (left) and Xavier Lopez represent the are a well at the Division 2 state meet March 24. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School junior powerlifter Xavier Lopez turned heads at the Division II state meet March 24 as he powered his way to a silver medal in the 181-pound division and teammate Jasuel Ruiz set new personal records in the 148-pound division. Lopez posted a 690-pound squat, a 315-pound bench press, and a 675-pound dead lift for a total of 1,680 pounds. Ruiz was…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #diamonds, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL1 Comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior lineman Kaleb Maynard (in the gray T-shirt) signs his National Letter of Intent to play college football for Sul Ross University during a ceremony March 24 with the Burnet football coaches in attendance. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The District 25-4A soccer champions played like it in bi-district championship wins March 24 and the top teams on the diamond in District 24-4A didn’t miss a beat either. March 24 brought a lot of smiles to the faces of Burnet County sports fans, even to those whose teams…

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Marble Falls baseball strings together hits, makes Jarrell’s defense fold under pressure for another win

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

The Marble Falls High School baseball team stomped Jarrell 13-3 March 24 to end the first round of District 24-4A play at 4-1 for second in the standings. The Mustangs now turn their attention to a road trip to Lampasas (1-4) Tuesday, March 28, before hosting the Badgers Friday, March 31. First pitch for both contests is at 7 p.m. This is a change in the district format when coaches voted to play each other three times during the district campaign. Jarrell (2-3 in district play) took a 1-0 lead…

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Marble Falls girls soccer season ends in playoff loss to Wimberley

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

CAPTION: Part of the Marble Falls Lady Mustangs’ plan against Wimberley is to cut off passing lanes to disrupt the offensive flow as demonstrated by Sachi Marcum (21) and Elizabeth Busby. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Wimberley 2-0 March 24 in a bi-district championship to end the 2022-23 season. The Lady Mustangs finished second in District 24-4A and advanced to the playoffs for only the second time in program history, head coach Abigail Blunt said. “This Lady Mustang team was…

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Marble Falls boys soccer adds bi-district championship with win over Wimberley

March 25, 2023March 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #texans, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoccer, #wimberley0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs celebrate winning a bi-district championship with the gold ball trophy. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Wimberley 7-1 in a bi-district championship March 24 to begin the Class 4A state playoffs. The Mustangs (19-5, 9-1 District 24-4A co-champions) will face Uvalde, which beat John F. Kennedy 3-0 March 24 in its bi-district contest, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Boerne ISD Stadium, 1 Greyhound Lane. Here is the ticket link. Marble Falls got on the scoreboard…

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Burnet Bulldog Relays sees numerous records broken, welcomes back stars

March 24, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls 4×400-meter relay team of Addie Houston, Wrigley Mulhollan, Camryn Courtney and Asah Roy will compete at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Joining the Lady Dawgs are the Marble Falls boys and girls 4×100-meter and the Mustangs 4×400-meter relay team. The 4×400-meter races are at 6:40 p.m. Friday, March 31, while the 4×100-meter race is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1. All events are at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Many District 24-4A track-and-field…

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Burnet softball beats Lago Vista to add to winning streak

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LagoVista, #softball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School softball team crushed Lago Vista 18-0 in a contest that ended in three innings March 21. The Lady Dawgs (2-0 in District 24-4A) are preparing for a road trip to Lampasas (2-0) Friday, March 24. The junior varsity plays at 5 p.m. and the varsity competes at 7 p.m. Burnet had only three hits against the Lady Vikings with two coming from Maddie Moise. One was a home run. Sophomore pitcher Presely Crawford struck out all six batters she faced in her two innings of…

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Marble Falls softball hosts clinic for youth

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

The Marble Falls High School softball program is hosting a free youth clinic from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Scearce Softball Filed on the high school campus. “We want to get the youth league involved and let them know the high school program is here for them,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “And they know they have access to us whenever they want.” He thought the clinic might draw 20 youth. But it has 40 signed up and won’t turn anyone away. While Lozoya will lead the clinic, the…