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Llano baseball begins the playoffs against Clyde in bi-district series

CAPTION: Llano junior pitcher Kreese Whitson and the Jackets are looking to add more to the trophy case. That starts with the bi-district series against Clyde. Photo by Briley Mitchell/Dust Devil Diver Photography The Llano High School baseball team will meet Clyde in a bi-district best-of-three series at Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Game one starts at 4 p.m. Friday, May 5, while game two is at noon Saturday. Game three, if necessary, will be played at the conclusion of game two. “Clyde is a lot like us,” Llano head…

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Burnet baseball looks to bounce back against Salado

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Salado 12-2 May 4 during the first game of the bi-district best-of-three series. Game two will be played at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Bulldog Diamonds. Game three, if necessary, will be played at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Bulldog Diamonds. The Eagles seized control of the contest in the first inning when they plated five runs then added another in the second. The Bulldogs trimmed the deficit to 6-2 in the top of the fourth inning. But Salado scored…

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Mason baseball faces Holland in one-game playoff

The Mason High School baseball team is facing Holland in a Class 2A bi-district contest at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at Dripping Springs High School. The Punchers (13-8, 8-4 third place in District 28-2A) is bracing for an opponent that didn’t get the regular season ending it was headed for. The Hornets (23-6, 14-2 District 27-2A runners-up) were in first place in the district standings until the final week of the regular season. “They lost their last two games,” Mason head coach Jay Immel said. Holland lost to Thorndale…

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Johnson City baseball prepares for more weeks of play

The Johnson City High School baseball team will play Granger for a bi-district championship in a best-of-three series in Lago Vista that begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Game two is at 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, and game three, if necessary, follows the second contest. “I wanted to do a doubleheader on day one,” Eagles head coach Steven Shipley said. “It’s a one seed versus a four seed. I feel confident.” The Eagles (16-6, 12-0 District 28-2A champions) haven’t played since their 17-4 run-rule win against Center Point…

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Burnet baseball is set to renew rivalry with Salado

The Burnet High School baseball team will resume an old district rivalry for a bi-district championship when the Bulldogs meet Salado in a best-of-three series in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. Game one is set for Thursday, May 4, in Salado, while game two will be played Thursday, May 5, at Bulldog Diamonds on the Burnet High School campus. Both contests start at 7 p.m. If necessary, game three will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, with site to be determined. “We’re excited about getting in…

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Marble Falls baseball readies for playoff debut against Gatesville

The Marble Falls High School baseball team will face Gatesville for a bi-district championship in a best-of-three series. Game one is at Gatesville Thursday, May 4, and game two is at Scearce Field on the Marble Falls High School campus Friday, May 5. Both start at 7 p.m. Before the start of game one, officials will flip for the site of game three, which will be played Saturday, May 6, if necessary. Fans can buy tickets here. “They have a good team,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said. “They’re…

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Burnet baseball completes sweep of Lago Vista to finish second in district race

CAPTION: Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw demonstrated plenty of positives in helping the Bulldogs win the third and final regular season game of the 2023 season. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team beat Lago Vista 6-1 April 29 in a game that was played a day later because of rain. With the win, the Bulldogs complete the season sweep of the Vikings. “I think it was pretty important to get back on the winning track and get positive vibes going,” Burnet head coach Russell Houston said.…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Burnet pole vaulter Brayden Hill embraces his dad, Dwaine, after the youngster breaks the school record by clearing 15 feet at the Class 4A Region III April 28. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The calendar is changing to May and that means some athletes and teams are turning their attention to winning state championships, while others are grappling with the ends of their seasons. This incredible sports year will be remembered for all the great outcomes that illustrates that characteristics it takes to win at the highest levels. So…

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Johnson City baseball is undefeated district champions

CAPTION: The 2023 Johnson City Eagles are the District 28-2A baseball champions. Courtesy photo The Johnson City High School baseball team finished the District 28-2A campaign with wins against Center Point 17-4 April 24 and 14-0 April 21 for the perfect 12-0 record. “It was always a big goal of ours, especially to repeat after last year, after losing so many key players,” head coach Steven Shipley said. “We lost one game last year, to Mason. We’re 21-1 over the last two district seasons. “ Shipley is proud of his…

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Marble Falls baseball beats Jarrell for another series win

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior pitcher Bryce Atkinson and the Mustangs earn another big road victory in District 24-4A. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School baseball team stomped Jarrell 10-1 April 25 to win the District 24-4A series outright and got some valuable work in key positions. The Mustangs (20-6, 12-2 District 24-4A champions) will end the regular season against Jarrell at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Scearce Field on the Marble Falls High School campus. Before the contest, the program will honor its seniors. Marble Falls…

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