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Marble Falls football keeps fighting despite outcome against Taylor

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #ducks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #taylor, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Taylor 46-22 Oct. 20 in District 13-4A Division I play. The Ducks (4-4, 1-2) earned the crucial win, their first in the district, while the Mustangs (1-7, 0-3) continue to look for answers. “Blocking, tackling and speed,” Marble Falls head coach Brian Herman said. “We didn’t have enough of all three.” Before the game, Herman told his players they needed to plan on scoring on every drive, but the defenses shined in the first quarter. Taylor punted on its first possession…

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Against Canyon Lake, Burnet football seeks first road win

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #HighlandLakes, #highlandlakesports, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Tyler McIntosh and the Bulldogs are preparing for another big District 13-4A Division I contest when they travel to face Fischer Canyon Lake. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team faces Fischer Canyon Lake at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Hawk Stadium in a big District 13-4A Division I matchup. A win would do plenty for both, especially since they are tied for third in the district standings. But the Bulldogs (4-3, 1-1) have yet to face…

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Despite ending, Faith Academy volleyball shows plenty of positives

October 19, 2023October 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls head coach Erin Sawyer and the Lady Flames were one win away from forcing a play-in match for the final playoff berth. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak 17-25, 23-25, 23-25 Oct. 17 to end its season. Despite the ending, head coach Erin Sawyer noted the many positives from the season, including playing in and winning more matches, having more students playing the sport, and the Lady Flames putting themselves in position…

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Faith Academy football travels to Weatherford for feel of the playoffs

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy quarterback Andrew Houy runs for a huge gain during the 47-38 win against Round Rock Concordia Oct. 13. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will travel to play at Weatherford Christian at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in a non-district ball game. Flames head coach John Hallam said he wanted to schedule this contest because it was a great tune-up for what he players will experience when the playoffs begin. “I scheduled them because we had a couple of holes in…

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Marble Falls football braces to face speedy, athletic Taylor

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #ducks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #taylor, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo pulls double duty for the Mustangs as a running back and a linebacker who is making a textbook tackle of Burnet senior athlete Grant Jones. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes Taylor at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, to Mustang Stadium. Both teams are seeking their first win in District 13-4A Division I. The victorious squad will take a step toward the postseason. Mustangs (1-5, 0-2) head coach Brian Herman compared the Ducks (3-4, 0-2) to Killeen…

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Faith Academy football beats Round Rock Concordia

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Ian Smiles picks up the fumble as teammate Karter Van Gundy gets ready to assist during win against Round Rock Concordia. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team defeated Round Rock Concordia 47-38 Oct. 13 in Division II, District 3 play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “It was (an) essential (victory),” Flames head coach John Hallam said of the win. ” (We had to have it) for us to finish first or second and to put ourselves in…

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Davenport dominates Canyon Lake in district play

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Daniel Clifton#BurnetCounty, #caynonlake, #davenport, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #wolves0 comment

It wasn’t even close as the Davenport Wolves handed the Canyon Lake Hawks their first district loss on Oct. 13. The Wolves (5-2 overall, 2-0 District 13-4A Division I) beat the Hawks 70-13 at Davenport High School. The Wolves now sit atop the district standings along with the Lampasas Badgers (6-1 overall, 2-0 District 13-4A Division I). Those two teams meet up Friday, Oct. 20, in Lampasas with the winner getting on more solid footing for the district crown. The Hawks (2-4 overall, 1-1 District 13-4A Division I) now find…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #running, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #UILrunning, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Marcus Pimentel runs the football up the middle in helping the Bulldogs earn 279 rushing yards during the Battle for Burnet County. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The end is near, and the football playoff picture is starting to get more in focus. Let’s review what happened last week. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

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Bulldogs win Battle of Burnet County thanks to rushing attack

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BattleofBurnetCo, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Burnet High School football team beat Marble Falls 24-0 Oct. 13 in the Battle for Burnet County. The win improves the Bulldogs to 4-3 on the season and 1-1 in District 13-4A Division I play, while the Mustangs move to 1-6 and 0-2. “It was an important win,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said. “We can control us. Going down 0-2 is a whole other animal.” Marble Falls head coach Brian Herman pointed out three factors that led to the outcome. “Speed, execution and own mistakes,” he said. “They…

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Llano football looks to add to win column against Marion

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #Ro-Hawks, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Llano High School football team is traveling to face Marion at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in another District 5-3A contest. The Yellow Jackets (4-3, 2-1) are approaching this game with precise focus, head coach Matt Green said, with the aim of not allowing the Bulldogs (2-4, 0-2) to gain confidence as they search for their first district win. Marion fell to Blanco 48-7 Oct. 6 after losing to Universal City Randolph 21-14 in overtime Sept. 29. “Marion is a very dangerous team,” Green said. “They have talent across…