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Burnet girls basketball fights back from double-digit deficit against Jarrell

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Grace Gates hits one of her three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against Jarrell in a furious comeback. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 39-37 Jan. 17 in a District 24-4A battle to drop to 1-2. The Lady Cougars led the Lady Dawgs 11-9 after the first period and 19-17 at the break but outscored Burnet 13-4 in the third stanza for a 32-21 advantage headed into the final quarter. But instead of accepting the outcome, the Lady…

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Burnet boys basketball loses to Jarrell on final possession

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior guard Reese Syphrett and the Bulldogs almost complete a comeback against Jarrell. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team lost to Jarrell 45-43 Jan. 17 to go to 1-1 in District 24-4A play. The Cougars (13-9, 1-1) had the final possession with seven seconds left, missed the attempt but got the offensive rebound for the game winner with a second remaining. The outcome was the latest in positive results for Jarrell, Burnet head coach Roy Kiser said. “Jarrell came out really hot,…

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Marble Falls girls basketball’s Rodriguez scores 1,000th career point, helps team to top of district standings

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez (middle holding the purple ball) celebrates scoring 1,000 points in a career with her teammates after the Lady Mustangs won their fourth District 24-4A game. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lago Vista 53-33 Jan. 17 to move to first place of the District 24-4A standings after completing the first round. During the contest, senior guard Tea Rodriguez scored her 1,000th career point and led the team with a total of 16. She entered the game with 998…

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Faith Academy girls basketball holds court in win against Waco Reicher

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s McKenzie Ahrlett and the Lady Flames add another important district win before embarking on a three-game road trip. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team beat Waco Reicher 43-24 Jan. 17 to go to 3-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. After leading 17-12 at the half, the Lady Flames blew the game open in the third quarter behind tenacious defense and high-percentage shots in the paint. They began the period on a…

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Faith Academy boys basketball beats Waco Reicher to remain undefeated in district

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy forward Elijah Blackington scores a bucket for the Flames in helping the team stay unbeaten in district play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Waco Reicher 63-45 Jan. 17 to improve to 13-7 on the season and 4-0 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “I was pleased with our effort,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “The energy was really good. They played really well, they played hard.” After falling behind 2-0…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ Audri Poage and the Lady Flames are 2-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. Some teams have posted surprising wins, others have earned decisive victories and still others are showing their program’s heart and fight and making people proud. That’s why we love sports. It unifies people in ways that other activities may not. The girls have played three district basketball games, while the boys began…

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Marble Falls boys basketball wins district opener against Lampasas

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Tidus Willie and the Mustangs earn their first district win in about two years in a balanced, well-played contest against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 58-51 Jan. 13 in the first game of District 24-4A This is the first district win for the Mustangs since Jan. 5, 2021 against Georgetown East View 61-49 as members of District 25-5A. “It was a great way to start the district season, to get a win and in front…

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Marble Falls girls hoops defeats Lampasas to move to a tie for first in district

January 14, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls posts Emma Bindseil (25) and Lexie Edwards cut off the lane to the basket, forcing Lampasas junior guard Aspen Wheeler to attempt a fade-away jumper. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lampasas 62-48 Jan. 14, which means both teams move to 2-1 in District 24-4A play. “It’s a huge win,” head coach John Berkman said. “We’re right back at the top of the district race. And it keeps us from having second loss at home. It made a big…

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Burnet boys basketball starts district play by beating Georgetown Gateway

January 14, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Roy Kiser and the Bulldogs hold court in defeating Georgetown Gateway to begin District 24-4A play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team beat Georgetown Gateway 46-35 Jan. 13 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. The Bulldogs seized control from the start, racing to a 14-5 lead after the first quarter, 22-14 at the half, and 31-23 after three periods. “To get the first one is important,” head coach Roy Kiser said. “It felt good, and we need to…

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Burnet girls basketball loses district game to Lampasas

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyBadgers, #LadyDawgs, #Lampasas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore guard Sydney Lough and the Lady Dawgs gave a great effort during the loss to Lampasas 44-22 Jan. 10. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Lampasas 44-22 Jan. 10 to go to 1-1 in District 24-4A play. “These are the highs and the lows of winning and losing,” head coach Rick Gates said. “We were really high after getting the Marble Falls win. This is part of it.” The Lady Dawgs were forced to play without a key member,…