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Burnet’s MaeSyn Gay signs to play for Hardin-Simmons University

March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #cowgirls, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #HSU, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior MaeSyn Gay (second from right) signs her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball surrounded by her family that includes Thomas (left), Gabe and Jill Gay-Castillo and Tydrick Riley (right). Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior MaeSyn Gay made her commitment to Hardin-Simmons University official March 6 when she signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball. “The coach (Kendra Whitehead) is a great motivator and role model,” Gay said. “We’ll grow as Christian leaders. We all love each other. It reminded…

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District coaches name many Marble Falls boys basketball players to all-district lists

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Davis Dreisbach’s drives to the basket often resulted in taking tough fouls. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team released its list of players chosen for the All-District 24-4A teams. Senior forward Davis Dreisbach and junior guard Tidus Willie were named to the first team. “Tidus had a fantastic district season for us. He’s our leader in so many ways,” head coach Travis Crain said. “Davis battled through injuries. He had some big performances.” Crain pointed to the duo’s…

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Marble Falls girls basketball releases all-district members

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Lexie Edwards is the only unanimous selection to the All-District 24-4A first team. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team, which finished tied for third in the District 24-4A campaign, had several members named to the all-district teams. Named first team all-district were senior center Lexie Edwards and junior forwards Bethany Fry and Kylie Roberts. “To have three on the first team is a big deal for sure,” head coach John Berkman said. “I thought they deserved it. They…

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Several Faith Academy basketball players named all-district

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallfaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: In his first season playing for Faith Academy, freshman guard Will Slyker earns the district’s highest honor. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball program celebrated its fifth consecutive district title by having its seven-player rotation named to the All-District 3-3A teams. The Flames are members of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Freshman guard Will Slyker was unanimously named the district’s Most Valuable Player and first team all-district. “Major credit to Will because he worked so hard at everything he does,”…

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Faith Academy boys basketball loses to Westbury in the playoffs

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls sophomore center Judah Phillips and Flames gave Houston Westbury Christian all it wanted in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Houston Westbury Christian 64-50 Feb. 20 in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “They played well enough to win,” Flames head coach Zakk Revelle said. “We felt like we played well enough to win for about…

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Burnet girls basketball loses to Waco La Vega to end its season

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs recaptured the district title in 2023-24, their third in four years, and won two playoff contests. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Waco La Vega 72-41 Feb. 20 in the Class 4A regional quarterfinals. The Lady Dawgs end their season with a 29-9 overall record and 7-1 in District 24-4A play to be the district champions. Against La Vega, the defending state champions, Burnet took a 10-8 lead after the first period. But the Lady Pirates (28-11,…

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Burnet girls basketball wins area playoff game against Houston Wheatley

February 17, 2024February 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs celebrate winning a gold trophy by beating Houston Wheatley in the area round of the postseason. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls basketball team beat Houston Wheatley 62-28 Feb. 16 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. Next up is defending state champion Waco La Vega in the regional quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Killeen High School. Burnet is the visiting team. Adults pay $7 and students pay $5. There are no pre-sale tickets. The Lady Dawgs (29-8, 7-1…

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Faith Academy boys basketball team beats Round Rock Christian to win outright district title

February 16, 2024May 6, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Flamesareredhot, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The 2023-24 Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team celebrates another district title with the traditional team photo and banner. The Flames are head coach Zakk Revelle (left), assistant coach Rich Coleman, Will Slyker, Seattle Hampton, Collten Kohutek, Judah Phillips, Jase Marshall, Asher Apel, Alan Hausman, Gabe Lopez, Micah Anderson, Cross Sanchez and assistant coach Malcolm Canada. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team scorched Round Rock Christian 75-47 Feb. 13 to win the District 3-3A championship of the Texas Association of Private and…

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Marble Falls boys basketball season ends in loss to Jarrell

February 14, 2024February 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Cougars, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Tidus Willie is bumped as he drives to the basket during the first half against Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Jarrell 58-56 in the final game of the 2023-24 season. The Mustangs finish fifth in District 24-4A with a 4-5 record, 12-17 overall and needed to beat the Cougars to force a play-in game with Georgetown Gateway for the final playoff berth. The Gators beat Lago Vista 47-31 to take sole possession of fourth…

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Burnet girls basketball beats China Spring for bi-district title

February 13, 2024February 14, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Chinaspring, #Cougars, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #uilplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated China Spring 60-44 Feb. 12 to win a bi-district title. The Lady Dawgs (28-8, 7-1 District 24-4A champions) now turn their attention to Houston Wheatley in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at La Grange High School, 820 S. Vail. Buy tickets here. “It was a closer game than the final score shows,” head coach Rick Gates said of the bi-district win. “With two minutes to go, they started fouling quite a bit. At…