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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Florence to stay in first place

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#buffs, #Florence, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs gather for their post-victory photo before seniors perform their annual balloon release after the final regular season game at Mustang Stadium. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Florence 11-0 March 3 in a bounce-back win after losing to Austin Achieve 4-3 Feb. 28. The outcomes keep the Mustangs (16-5, 7-1 District 25-4A) in first place with two matches remaining though Achieve (11-8-1, 7-1) has the same record. If the two end the regular season with the same…

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Marble Falls softball comes from behind to beat Mason, tie Ingram

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs enjoy a reward of winning — taking a team selfie — after beating Mason. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School softball team earned a 9-8 win against Mason and a 6-6 tie against Ingram Tom Moore on the first day of the Hill Country Classic March 2. The tournament is hosted by Llano High School. The win ends an 11-game losing streak though new head coach Alex Lozoya noted his squad had some close losses. He added that getting all three elements —…

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Marble Falls boys track finishes seconds at Gatesville meet

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls High School boys track-and-field team finished as the runner-up at the Gatesville Hornet Relays Feb. 23. Weather forced officials in Lampasas to cancel the Badger Relays scheduled for March 2. “The varsity boys taking second overall in the first meet of the season coupled with our boys and girls relay performances was a big step in the right direction for our program,” head coach Austin Silva said. Coaches are encouraged for a number of reasons, he added. Top of the list are the number of athletes joining…

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Burnet baseball stays hungry for more success in 2023

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School baseball team’s motivation for the 2023 season is how the Bulldogs’ 2022 season ended in a bi-district series loss to LaGrange. “I think they got a taste of it last year as a team getting in the playoffs,” head coach Russell Houston said. “They didn’t like how it ended. You give up four runs in three games and your season is over because you don’t hit. They came back a little hungrier. They like the feel of the playoffs.” Fans can see the Bulldogs during the…

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Burnet boys soccer beats Florence for the season sweep

March 1, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs came back from a deficit to beat Florence. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team slipped past Florence 3-2 Feb. 28 to win both contests in District 25-4A. “Varsity was short handed, and we took this opportunity to let boys who haven’t gotten that much playing time this year get in,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “I was pleased that the standard of play did not diminish.” Florence took advantage of some miscommunication by the Bulldogs in the first half for a 1-0 lead. …

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Burnet softball crushes Canyon Lake in five innings

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs are all smiles after making quick work of Canyon Lake. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School softball team crushed Fischer Canyon Lake 11-0 Feb. 28 in a contest that ended after five innings. The victory brings the Lady Dawgs’ season record to 7-7. But against Canyon Lake, Burnet showed its supremacy at the plate and on the field. Maddie Moise hit a three-run homer in the first inning and added a RBI triple in the second inning, while Elyse De Arcos hit a three-run homer…