Featured Powerlifting 

One year later, Marble Falls’ Lopez has his state title

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez with his medals and plaques he’s won during his four years competing in the sport, including his state title medal that he’s wearing. Courtesy photo When Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez walked into the Taylor County Expo Center March 22, he was so close to fulfilling one of his goals. Hoisting an individual state championship. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said of winning the 198-pound weight division. “It’s been a goal of mine since freshman year. It’ a lot of sacrifice. It’s…

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Featured Tennis 

Burnet girls doubles win district title again

CAPTION: Burnet tennis partners Tatum Salinas (left) and Aly Van Zandt wear the gold medals for winning the 2024 District 24-4A girls doubles title. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls doubles team of Tatum Salinas and Aly Van Zandt repeated as District 24-4A champions. It’s senior Salinas’ fourth title and junior Van Zandt’s second. Salinas’ partner during the 2021 and 2022 seasons was Van Zandt’s older sister Annika. The two advanced to the Class 4A state tournament year ago. They lost in the first round. “It’s…

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