Baseball Featured High School 

Johnson City baseball beats Kenedy to take a 1-0 series lead

The Johnson City High School baseball team defeated Kenedy 4-1 in game one of the Class 2A Region IV quarterfinal series May 25. Game two of the best-of-three series is at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the University of Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway in San Antonio. Game three, if necessary, will happen 30 minutes after the second game ends. “They walked us quite a bit,” head coach Steven Shipley said. “We got some big hits.” Sophomore Johnny Slawinski hit a RBI triple to help the Eagles build a 3-1…

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Featured Football High School Powerlifting 

Marble Falls OC, powerlifting coach Draper becomes athletic director and football head coach at Florence

CAPTION: Robert Draper (front row, sitting wearing the purple shirt) is headed to Florence to be the athletic director and football head coach. File photo Marble Falls High School offensive coordinator and powerlifting head coach Robert Draper is the new athletic director and football head coach at Florence HIgh School. Draper, who has been on Marble Falls athletic director Brian Herman’s staff since 2020, said he received the call from Florence officials the afternoon of May 24 offering him the job. By 6:30 a.m. May 25, he was on the…

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Featured Golf 

Marble Falls boys golf finishes 10th at state tournament

The Marble Falls High School boys golf team shot a 320-328–648 during the two-day Class 4A state tournament May 22-23 at The Legends Golf Course in Kingsland. The score was good enough to finish 10th at the tournament. While the accomplishments of the 2022-23 season won’t be quickly forgotten, head coach Ricky Blackington noted three lettermen — Kolton Pannell, Ross Oelschleger and Porter Vinson — will return next year and added that some talented rising freshmen have the ability to contribute immediately led by Camilo Montez and John Alan Whittle.…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Johnson City baseball to face Kenedy in regional semifinals

The Johnson City High School baseball team is set to take on Kenedy in a Class 2A Region IV semifinal series at the University of Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway in San Antonio. Game one is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, and game two is at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Game three, if necessary, will happen 30 minutes after the second game ends. Kenedy (24-7, District 31-2A champion) defeated Flatonia 2-1 in its regional quarterfinals series. “They’ve won a lot of games,” Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley said.…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball dominates the all-District 24-4A teams

CAPTION: A stellar year by Burnet sophomore pitcher Presely Crawford caught the attention of the head coaches in District 24-4A. She was one of several chosen to receive special recognition. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team announced its District 24-4A award winners and members of the all-district team now that each squad’s season has ended. The Lady Dawgs won a district title for the first time in 21 years in 2023. Therefore, many members were chosen by opposing head coaches for the superlative awards. Sophomore…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Johnson City baseball beats Burton to advance to regional finals

The Johnson City High School baseball team defeated Burton 2-1 in the best-of-three Class 2A Region IV semifinal series May 19-20. The Eagles (22-7, 10-0 District 28-2A champions) will face Kenedy (20-5, District 31-2A champion) in the Class 2A Region IV championship with date, site and time still to be announced. Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley commended Burton for pushing his team. The Eagles won game one 15-14 and game three 6-1 and lost game two 12-4. “They were very, very good,” he said. Johnson City coaches were very…

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Featured Softball Volleyball 

Burnet’s Hernandez signs to play volleyball for Western Texas College

CAPTION: Burnet senior Addie Grace Hernandez (seated, center) is surrounded by her teammates after signing to play volleyball for Western Texas College. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior volleyball player Addie Grace Hernandez recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Western Texas College. The Lady Dawg was recruited as a libero/defensive specialist. “They wanted a hard-working back row player with a consistent serve,” Burnet head coach Crystal Shipley said. “That’s AG 100 percent.” Hernandez has been part of the Burnet program throughout her four…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball season ends in loss to state champ Liberty

The Burnet High School softball team lost 3-1 to Liberty May 19. Since the Panthers won the first game 6-4 May 18, they won the Class 4A Region III series to end the Lady Dawgs’ season. But Burnet didn’t go down without a fight. “I’m proud of them for that mentality,” head coach Hailey Wooten said. “To face the two-time defending state champion and only lose by two in both games, I’m just proud.” Liberty, (34-7, 10-0 District 20-4A) scored two runs in the first inning thanks to a 2-RBI…

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Football Softball 

Llano softball beats Lamesa in extra innings to take game 1

CAPTION: Llano junior Gwyn Burnett slides under the tag at third and is 60 feet away from scoring. Photo by Briley Mitchell/Dust Devil Diver Photography The Llano High School softball team defeated Lamesa 3-2 in nine innings May 18 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of three Class 3A Region I semifinals series. Game two is set for noon Saturday, May 20, at Polly Wells Field on the Abilene Christian University campus, 782 E. Ambler Ave. Game three, if necessary, will be played 30 minutes after game two.…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball loses game one to Liberty, must win Friday to extend season

CAPTION: After hitting a single to get on first base in the bottom of the seventh inning, Burnet’s Elyse De Arcos steals second on a steal and later scores on a 2 RBI double by Journey Denton. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke The Burnet High School softball team lost to Liberty 6-4 May 18 in game one of the Class 4A Region III semifinals best-of-three series. Game two is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Mumford High School. Fans can watch the game live for free by clicking here. Down…

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