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Marble Falls softball crushes Manor New Tech

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CAPTION: Marble Falls junior second baseman Kylie Roberts catches this line drive for an out, the first of her three big defensive plays to ensure the Lady Mustangs got the win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team stomped Manor New Tech 11-0 March 5. The Lady Mustangs (10-8-2) scored two in the first inning thanks to a walk and a hit by pitch when the bases were loaded In the second inning, freshman Jocelyn Suarez hit a 2 RBI triple to center field that…

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Marble Falls track continues upward trend at Taylor meet

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The Marble Falls High School track and field varsity teams each finished third overall in the team divisions of the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 7. The Mustangs scored 108 points, while the Lady Mustangs earned 91 points in the varsity divisions. “When kids get handed a gold, silver or bronze medal, a fascinating phenomenon takes place — they start to believe in themselves more and as a result, they start working more,” head coach Austin Silva said. “(They’re) pushing themselves more at practice. More kids…

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Three Burnet Lady Dawg powerlifters qualify for state

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls powerlifting team is third at the Region 2, Class 4A Large School meet thanks to some outstanding individual performances that led to earning numerous medals. Courtesy photo A record number of Burnet High School Lady Dawg powerlifters competed at the Region 2, Class 4A Large school meet March 1 and didn’t squander opportunities to win medals and qualify for the Class 4A state meet. That all added up to the Lady Dawgs finishing third overall in the team competition led by a trio of…

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Marble Falls girls soccer beats Jarrell, readies for Burnet

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CAPTION: Presley Kahl finds the back of the net to give the Lady Mustangs a 3-0 lead against Jarrell midway through the second half. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team defeated Jarrell 3-0 March 5 in the final home game of District 25-4A play. But the outcome between Burnet and Georgetown Gateway, in which the two teams played to a tie and the Lady Gators won in penalty kicks, impacts the standings. The Lady Dawgs are the outright district champions and will enter…

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Burnet baseball defeats Jarrell to begin district play

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CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs’ win against Jarrell gave head coach Russell Houston his 300th career victory as a coach in more than two decades in the profession. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team scorched Jarrell 11-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. “To start off district with a win is always a good thing,” head coach Russell Houston said. “It sets the tone for everything else. I think anytime you can win games on the road, it’s a good thing.” The…

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Marble Falls boys soccer repeats as district champs

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The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Florence 3-0 March 1 to clinch the District 25-4A title. It’s the Mustangs’ (16-2-1, 8-0) second time to win this district championship. Last year they shared it with Austin Achieve. Marble Falls scored all three goals against Florence early in the first half. Ivan Espino scored a goal and had two assists, while Esteban Dominguez added a goal and an assist. Jett Marcum scored the final goal. The quick lead allowed head coach Rick Hoover options on the line-up. “We’re coming…

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Marble Falls tennis earns trophies from Burnet tourney

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CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Cooper Womack is finding new ways to win that continue to result in adding medals and trophies to his personal case. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School tennis team’s top players continue to add to their trophy cases after competing at the Burnet Tournament March 1. Sophomore Cooper Womack won the boys singles title while the doubles team of Landon Farris and Riley Stence took the consolation championship. Womack won all four of his matches. The 1st two matches used a pro-set scoring format, which…

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Marble Falls powerlifter Fregoso is state qualifier

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Montserrat Fregoso earns a silver medal at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet to advance to the Class 4A state meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team has one Class 4A state tournament qualifier – sophomore Montserrat Fregoso. She earned the silver medal in the 220-pound weight division at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet March 1 thanks to lifting a total of 740 pounds to set a new personal best. Head coach Richard Scales said Fregoso’s approach and natural…

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Marble Falls softball gets two more wins at own tourney

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CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Emma Cayce slides safely into home plate to the score the run thanks to a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Mackenzie Grider. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls High School softball team went 2-1 on the final day of its Mustang Round-up March 2. The Lady Mustangs (9-8-2) beat San Antonio St. Mary’s 3-0 and Universal City Randolph 23-0 and lost to Bastrop Cedar Creek 12-2. The nightcap against St. Mary’s may have foreshadowed how the Lady Mustangs will find success in District 24-4A play. “I’m…

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Marble Falls baseball performs well at Llano tourney

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CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez hit 2 singles and a triple for 4 RBI against Copperas Cove March 2. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls baseball team went 3-1 at the Llano tournament Feb. 29-March 3. The Mustangs (6-2) beat the Copperas Cove junior varsity 17-9, Llano 4-2 and Elgin 5-2 and lost to Fredericksburg 9-2. Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said this tournament served as a confirmation of what he thought the team has. “Some guys continued doing it,” he said. “That means it’s not a fluke.…