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Marble Falls softball loses to Pflugerville Weiss

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Sophia Biagini gets a piece of this pitch to extend the count. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Pflugerville Weiss 15-0 Feb. 27 in the Lady Mustangs’ home opener. While the score may indicate a lopsided contest, Lady Mustangs head coach Alex Lozoya said he saw several positives from this game. One was a double play in the fourth inning started by junior catcher Emma Cayce, who was in mid stance as she caught a pop-up that fell…

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Marble Falls track aims for better finishes at own meet

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #UILtrack0 comment

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams host their annual meet Thursday, March 1, at Mustang Stadium. The field events begin at 12:30 p.m. with the running events starting at 2:30 p.m. “Going from our first to second meet, all you can ask for is incremental progress,” head coach Austin Silva said. “They will be a little more composed, a little less nervous and execute better resulting in better finishes. I look forward to watching them perform Thursday.” Marble Falls competed at the Gatesville meet Feb. 23. Freshman Madison Cuplin…

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Burnet baseball beats Llano in home opener

February 27, 2024February 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Dash Denton (1) greets teammate Will Johnson after he scores a run for the Bulldogs during their home opener against Llano. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team dominated Llano 22-0 Feb. 26 in its home opener. The Bulldogs (5-1) were simply overpowering in every phase of the contest and set the tone in the first inning. Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw (2-0) struck out the first batter he faced, gave up an infield single, struck out the third batter, gave up a…

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Marble Falls baseball has positives Fredericksburg tourney

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

The Marble Falls High School baseball team posted a 3-1 record during its first weekend of play. The Mustangs beat Austin Regents 17-3, Llano 9-4 and Austin McCallum 7-4 and lost to Big Spring 3-1. “We’re right about where I thought we’d be,” head coach Tyler Porter said, adding tournaments present various challenges for teams. That’s because they test the depth of a roster and the game conditioning of players. That’s why Porter moved some players for the final game of the event. “We sat some guys,” he said. “We…

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Plate production leads to successful weekend for Marble Falls softball

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsotball0 comment

CAPTION: Cheyenne Thompson is among the top hitters for the Lady Mustangs in that she produces when teammates are on base. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team enjoyed the fruits of its labor at the Austin Independent School District tournament Feb. 22-24. The Lady Mustangs (5-5-2) crushed Austin Eastside Memorial 12-0, Austin Northeast 10-0, and Austin Navarro 13-3 and tied Austin Liberal Arts and Science Academy 7-7 in a contest Marble Falls led 7-5. “The kids came in and did a great job,” head…

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Marble Falls tennis continue preparations for district tourney

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Cooper Womack keeps getting better as he adds two more gold medals to his collection. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School tennis team returned with several medals since the spring season began. The Mustangs are working toward seedings for the District 24-4A tournament, which is March 26-27 at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls High School campus. Coaches take records from tournaments leading up to district to decide seedings. Reigning boys singles district champion Cooper Womack is…

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Marble Falls girls soccer loses to Georgetown Gateway

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Cali Brydon is one of several Lady Mustangs who lead a strong attack that tests opponents. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Georgetown Gateway 2-1 Feb. 20 in District 25-4A play. The Lady Mustangs (8-7, 5-2 District 24-4A ) still control their own destiny for the Class 4A playoffs. They are currently tied with the Lady Gators for second in the standings. “We currently still hold the tie breaker,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. That’s because Marble Falls beat Gateway 3-0…

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Burnet girls soccer on course to repeat as district champs

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School girls soccer team continues to roll through District 25-4A. The Lady Dawgs (14-4-2, 8-0) have allowed three goals in eight district matches. Meanwhile, they have scored 54 goals during that time span. The latest drubbing came against Florence where Burnet won 9-1 Feb. 20. Amelia Griffin scored a hat trick and recorded an assist. Brook Oliva, Kaycie Banton and Julie Suazo each scored 2 goals. Oliva also had 3 assists, while Taylor Petty and Banton each had 2, and Reagan Shipley finished with 1. The defending…

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Burnet powerlifting announces regional qualifiers, finishes at San Saba meet

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Powerlifting, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet powerlifters Jack VanAartsen (left) and Brady Rygaard are the top lifters in the Light and Heavy platforms of the San Saba Armadillo Invitational Feb. 15. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School powerlifting team has several Lady Dawgs headed to the Region 2, Division 2 meet, which is March 1 at Dublin High School. The top 12 in each weight class qualified. They are Hailee Beltran, Maddy Cardenas, Gracie Farmer, Amberlyn Glasscock, Alexis Leatherwood, Halle Maxwell, Maddi Moise, Lily Rygaard, Abby Smith, Josie Teague, Kasey Watson and Kimberly Watson.…

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Marble Falls powerlifting finishes regular season by earning 3rd at Texas A&M

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls powerlifter Genesis Lemon is a regional qualifier again. Lemon continues to impress with commitment to technique and ability to lift weight. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team finished in third place at the Texas A&M Invitational Feb. 17. That’s a combined score of both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs, head coach Richard Scales said. “The main reason why I wanted to go to this one was to get exposure for the boys,” he said. “I have a bunch of seniors. And…