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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs will win at least a share of the District 24-4A title, their first since the 2018-19 season. File photo Winter has descended upon the Highland Lakes. The sinus infection I’m fighting is a clear indication. For three days, Mother Nature showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with as squads in every sport were sidelined for an extended period. But when she decided to be a team player and allow contests to resume, fans were treated to some incredible performances that were both…

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Marble Falls girls basketball wins district crown after beating Lago Vista

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyBadgers, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #LagoVista, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Alyssa Berkman and the Lady Mustangs complete their march through District 24-4A and capture at least a share of the crown. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team crushed Lago Vista 44-22 Feb. 3 after losing to Lampasas 52-41 Feb. 2. The results of both contests assure the Lady Mustangs of at least a share of the District 24-4A crown, their first since the 2017-18 season. There’s a chance Marble Falls could win the district championship outright if Lampasas loses…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Lago Vista after losing to Lampasas

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LagoVista, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs’ defense didn’t allow Lago Vista to have good looks at the basket and forced the Vikings to adjust in the second half. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lago Vista 68-52 Feb. 3 a day after losing to Lampasas 63-54. The win moves the Mustangs (4-3) to second place in the District 24-4A standings though only they and Lampasas (3-4) have played seven district games thus far. That’s because the bad weather forced other members to rescheduled…

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Celebrate Jimmy Burney’s birthday during halftime of Marble Falls boys basketball game Feb. 10

February 2, 2023February 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

Marble Falls Mustang super fan Jimmy Burney is turning 75 and the athletic program and his friends couldn’t let the occasion pass without a celebration. Therefore, at halftime of the Marble Falls High School boys basketball game against Burnet Friday, Feb. 10, Burney will be recognized. The game is at Max Copeland Gym. “Jimmy is such a huge part of our community,” Mustangs head coach Travis Crain said. “We’re excited to be able to honor him at halftime. He’s been such a staple of both basketball programs and we are…

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Faith Academy boys basketball defeats Temple Holy Trinity

February 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith senior power forward Brock Davis and the Flames qualify for the playoffs after beating Temple Holy Trinity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team demolished Temple Holy Trinity 65-37 Jan. 27 to secure a playoff berth. It also means the Flames are a game behind Waco Live Oak in the District 3-3A standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Though the final score is lopsided, Flames head coach Zakk Revelle said his team didn’t begin to get that…

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Burnet boys basketball stamp out win against Lampasas

January 31, 2023February 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CORRECTION: Information was understood by the writer regarding the Bulldogs’ offense. Texaschalktalk.com regrets the error. CAPTION: Burnet junior guard Andre Miller and the Bulldogs end the first round of District 24-4A play with a solid win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 55-45 Jan. 27 to remain tied for second in the District 24-4A standings to end the first round of play. The Bulldogs decided to the attack the basket by going for high-percentage shots thanks to working the ball to the…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Lampasas to split series

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #Burnet, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyBadgers, #LadyDawgs, #Lampasas, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore point guard Sydney Lough and the Lady Dawgs held court against Lampasas to put themselves in a great spot in the District 24-4A standings. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Lampasas 51-38 Jan. 27 to move to 3-3 in District 24-4A play and remain third in the standings. But Lampasas welcomes district-leader Marble Falls in a game that was postponed Jan. 31 because of weather. If Marble Falls can win at Lampasas, it will give the Lady Badgers a third…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs after beating Burnet at The Doghouse Jan. 24. The last time both teams beat Burnet in the same season was during the 2019-20 season at Max Copeland Gym. The last time they beat Burnet at The Doghouse was during the 2011-12 season. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain was an assistant coach on the boys staff. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. This time last week, one high school boys basketball team was fifth in the district and…

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Marble Falls girls basketball completes district sweep of Jarrell

January 28, 2023January 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior center Lexie Edwards catches the pass at the high post where she makes defenses pay, no matter how they choose to defend her. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Jarrell 57-50 Jan. 27 to remain in first place in District 24-4A with two regular season games left. The game wasn’t as close as the score may indicate thanks to junior center Lexie Edwards, who dropped in a career-high 24 points and was consistent throughout the contest. “It was…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Jarrell in another thriller

January 28, 2023January 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Cougars, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Jarrell, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs hoist sophomore Garen Jones in celebration after he hit the game winner against Jarrell. Photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team beat Jarrell 52-49 Jan. 27 in another breath-taking moment. Trailing 49-46, the Cougars (14-11, 2-3) hit a 3-pointer to tie the contest with 4.2 seconds left, forcing the Mustangs (11-16, 3-2) to call a timeout. Needing to go the length of the floor, the Mustangs chose a play that set up a guard on the 3-point line. But when…