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Burnet athletics finishes Lone Star Cup race in the top 25

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #lonestarcup, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The University Interscholastic League announced final standings for the Lone Star Cup races in all classes, and Burnet High School finished No. 23 in Class 4A. Athletic director Kurt Jones presented the results during the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting June 20. “I think it’s the highest overall finish for us since they started that (competition),” he said. “That’s about out of 230 Class 4A schools. We feel like it was a great year for us collectively.” In late March Burnet was No. 11 that included…

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Burnet’s Vance makes most of all-star game appearance

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#allstars, #bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Recent Burnet High School graduate Ralston Vance made his community proud June 12 by his play at the Austin Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game. Vance, who was a second baseman for the North team, handled a line ball that started a double play to end the contest and drew a walk and struckout in his two at-bats. Each team had nine pitchers and two players at each of the remaining positions. The game ended in a 7-7 tie after nine innings. “I think he had a lot of fun…

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Four Marble Falls baseball players named to all-district list

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs0 comment

In a district that produced the state champion, four Marble Falls High School baseball players were recognized for their seasons by District 25-5A coaches. Third baseman Jon “Gouda” Zamarippa and outfielder Bryce Atkinson were named to the second team, while pitcher Hudson McBryde and outfielder Cale Cochran were named honorable mention. “The two on the second team deserved it,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. “They were two important guys for our team.” Atkinson’s bat is what swung in his favor. He bat .305. “He had a good year at…

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Burnet coaches see big increase in attendance for voluntary workouts

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #strengthandconditioning, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The number of Bulldogs attending voluntary strength-and-conditioning sessions thrills the Burnet High School coaching staff. That’s according to defensive coordinator Ben Speer. Burnet is averaging triple-digit attendance by athletes in grades 7-12, about 50 percent increase from summer 2021. The seven-week summer strength-and-conditioning sessions began June 6. “We can’t be disappointed with that,” Speer said. “Last summer we had 60 guys, and we thought that was good.” Several factors have contribute to the increase of attendees, he said. First, head coach Bryan Wood is beginning his second summer in Burnet.…

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Burnet improves existing athletics facilities for more space, to conserve valuable resources

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

While much of the talk regarding athletics facilities revolves around the construction of the new activity center projected to open in February 2023, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials aren’t ignoring existing facilities. They include replacing scoreboards and natural grass and adding track lanes. It’s difficult to miss where these upgrades are happening when fans are at Bulldog Field. At Bulldog Diamonds, the baseball and softball fields are receiving artificial turf and new scoreboards. Originally both facilities had natural grass when they opened in 2008. The scoreboards that are being…

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Burnet’s Vance to play in Austin all-star baseball game

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#allstars, #bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #delldiamond, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #roundrockexpress, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Burnet High School 2022 graduate Ralston Vance will represent the Bulldogs at the annual Austin Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley in Round Rock. Vance, who played different positions for the Bulldogs, was selected as a second baseman. The all-stars are those who graduated in 2022. He was nominated by Burnet head coach Russell Houston, who provided hitting and fielding statistics. “He played most of the season at second base,” Houston said. “I told him I nominated…

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Marble Falls athletics trainer earns Doctor of Athletic Training

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#athletictrainers, #ATSU, #BurnetCounty, #DAT, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

Call her Dr. Stephanie Thompson. The Marble Falls High School athletics trainer earned her hood from A.T. Still University, located in Mesa, Arizona, June 4 for her Doctor of Athletic Training that culminated five years of dedication. “It was all online except I had to go for one week,” she said. “I didn’t have to sit down for lectures. They gave me the materials, and I learned them. They gave it to us, and we did it on our own.” In addition to writing papers and passing exams, Thompson had…

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Visits from head coaches to Marble Falls Middle School pave the way for future success on the pitch, diamond

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The recent success of the Marble Falls Middle School boys soccer team and the addition of baseball illustrates what Marble Falls Independent School District athletics director Brian Herman, who also serves as the head football coach, wants for the department. “We’re all striving to have our head coaches as a presence with the middle school coaches as much as you can,” he said. The middle school boys soccer team won all six of its matches in the spring and gave fans a glimpse of the players’ abilities before putting on…

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Faith Academy athletics adds more milestones to banners

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #FaithAcademy, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

Saying the Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletics department experienced a banner year in 2021-22 doesn’t begin to describe the success. The Flames were undefeated in district play en route to titles in football, basketball, baseball and track and field. They repeated as the Class 2A state track and field champions. The department earned an individual state title in tennis thanks to the doubles team of Ryan Delmonico and Jaden Turrentine. The Lady Flames also enjoyed great seasons in district play. They were tied for second in volleyball and basketball,…

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Several Burnet baseball players named to all-district teams

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School baseball team’s outstanding 2022 season was applauded by the other District 19-4A coaches when the all-district list was released May 16. Four Bulldogs were named first team all-district. They are third baseman Dash Denton, catcher Tanner O’Hair, utility player Ralston Vance, and pitcher Clayton Zinz. All three Burnet outfielders were named to the second team: Jackson Crawford, Will Johnson and Trenton Park. Pitcher Kurt Kassner was named honorable mention. “I think we’re very well represented,” head coach Russell Houston said. “I would have liked to have…