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Marble Falls volleyball continues pushing district opponents

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

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs honor senior Sadie Harris (kneeling) for earning her 500th career kill during the loss to Georgetown Gateway Sept. 26. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 18-25, 8-25, 23-25 Sept. 26. Afterward, the program honored senior Sadie Harris, who recorded her 500th career kill. “It was a big kill from the right side,” head coach Kait Goertz said. “It was not some soft hit or anything like that. She put that ball away.” The Lady Mustangs (0-2 in…

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Burnet volleyball handles business on, off the court

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior Cydney Robison puts this ball down for a point against Lago Vista. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team beat Lago Vista 25-19, 25-14, 25-8 Sept. 22 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams after ending its predistrict schedule with a 25-17, 25-15, 25-12 victory against Brownwood Sept. 19. “We are proud of all of our girls and how hard they work,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. The week leading up to facing Lago Vista had extra activities for the Lady Dawgs, she…

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Marble Falls tennis edges Burnet, hosts rematch in district tourney

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ CollinThe Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated Burnet 10-9 Sept. 21 to earn the second seed in the District 19-4A tournament. That means the two teams will meet again at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls campus. The overall team win happened because of Marble Falls’ Collin Schiling, who needed a super tiebreaker to decide the winner. “All eyes were on that match,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “Collin lost the first…

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Marble Falls volleyball forces Jarrell to play better in district opener

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

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior setter Ava Carter has 600 sets and counting, which makes her the undisputed leader in that category in the program’s record books. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Jarrell in three sets Sept. 22 to begin District 24-4A play. The Lady Cougars looked to close out the match in a quick third-set win. But the Lady Mustangs had other ideas. Down 21-23, Jarrell called a timeout but still trailed 23-24 when Marble Falls senior Emily Nash stepped behind…

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Faith Academy volleyball looks to regroup for second round

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Brooke Farmer passes the ball to a setter to get the offense going. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak Classical 25-18, 12-25, 19-25, 17-25 Sept. 21. The Lady Flames (2-4 District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) had won two consecutive matches prior to traveling to Waco. “It’s the best we’ve ever played,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. “It’s probably why we were so bummed. Everyone was playing really hard.…

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Defensive stops allow Faith Academy football to stay within striking distance of Austin Veritas

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Cross Sanchez was the work horse in the ground game against Austin Veritas as he scores two touchdowns during the contest. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Austin Veritas 41-26 Sept. 22. The Flames (2-3, Division 2, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) took a 7-6 lead after their first offensive drive. But three turnovers on the next three possessions limited Faith’s offensive opportunities. Meanwhile, the Flames’ defense stepped up and ensured Faith stayed…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kole Becker (10), Colton Minor (29) and Greg Lemon (21) celebrate another forcing Fredericksburg to turn the ball over on downs on the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro This week’s word is moxie, whose definition is courageous spirit and determination, perseverance. Moxie was on full display on football fields throughout the region Sept. 22 that caused fans to cheer and reminded them of the greatness of their programs. Let’s take a closer look at what fans saw.

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San Antonio East Central rolls to win against Canyon Lake

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 Daniel Clifton#canyonlake, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake’s Harris Gilliam hauls in a pass during the Sept. 21 homecoming game against the East Central High School Hornets. The visiting Hornets took home a 58-16 win. The Hawks get a bye in the coming week as they prepare for the Friday, Oct. 6, district opener at Marble Falls. Photo by Daniel Clifton The San Antonio East Central High Hornets controlled just about every aspect of the Sept. 21 game against Canyon Lake High School. The Hornets (2-3 overall, 0-0 District 27-6A) beat the Hawks, 58-16. Canyon…

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Llano football wins district opener over Cole

September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Cougars, #HighlandLakes, #jackets, #Llano, #SACole, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Llano High School football team overwhelmed San Antonio Cole 37-0 Sept. 22 in the District 13-3A Division I opener for both teams. The Yellow Jackets (3-2, 1-0) now focus their attention on a road trip to Luling (2-3, 0-1)at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Llano seized control of the contest quickly, racing to a 14-0 advantage in the opening quarter that ballooned to 24-0 by the half. The Jackets’ scoring ended in the third quarter after they added another 13 points for the final score. In earning the win,…

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Burnet football beats Early, on two-game winning streak

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #longhorns, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior receiver Colt Stanford celebrates his 62-yard touchdown reception with senior receiver Jace Haberer. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team crushed Early 52-14 Sept. 22 to ensure a very happy homecoming. The Bulldogs (3-2, District 13-4A Division I) will take a bye next week before heading to Lampasas (4-1) for the district opener Oct. 6. “Better than being 2-3,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said with a chuckle. “We thought going into preseason, we for sure wanted to get three. I was hoping…