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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Caption: Burnet junior MaeSyn Gay is one reason why the Lady Dawgs are having success during the pre-district season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography It’s hard to believe students have one more week before taking a two-week vacation from classes. But athletes will play in some contests before and after Christmas to keep them sharp and ready for the opening of district play. Still, there’s plenty to review after weekend tournaments that finished Dec. 10. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Edna offensive line controls the line of scrimmage against the Llano Yellow Jackets and paves the way for success. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Texas high school football season has ended for the Highland Lakes region, which has me all in my feelings. It’s a difficult time when one sport ends, particularly when it hits me that these teams have seniors who’ve given so much to their programs and left memories that won’t be quickly erased. Saying thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but sports is all…

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Llano football season ends with loss to Edna in state quarterfinals

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Llano senior defensive back Isaiah Bush points to let the Llano bench and fans know the Yellow Jackets have recovered a fumble as senior defensive back Caden Bauman (17) and senior defensive end Jaxon Rhea (44) begin to run toward their teammates in celebration against Edna Dec. 2. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Llano High School football team lost to Edna 40-21 Dec. 1 in the Class 3A Division I regional finals or state quarterfinals of the University Interscholastic League playoffs. The Yellow Jackets end the season with…

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Burnet girls basketball is on a four-game winning streak

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior post MaeSyn Gay and the Lady Dawgs are looking to add another district championship to the trophy case. But realignment has brought new challengers to the group of eight Lady Dawgs who return this season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team beat Hutto 51-39 Nov. 29 for its fourth straight victory to begin the 2022-23 season. The Lady Dawgs (5-2) have earned wins against Mason 58-32 Nov. 22, Dripping Springs 57-24 Nov. 21, Leander 63-29 Nov. 18 and Lake Belton 59-51…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus defensive coordinator Boo Maxwell gives instructions and adjustments to the Eagles during halftime of their loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro We are quickly moving to the month of December, which is an exciting time for teams that play on the girdiron, the hard wood and the pitch. The closer we get to the new year, the more the pace will quicken for athletes and coaches as the spring semester always brings more after-school practice. But we can’t move to 2023…

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Smoking For Jesus football season ends in state semis

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #SFJMCS, #TAIAO, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus football head coach Charles Frazier, Sr. addresses the Eagles after their season ends in a loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy Nov. 25. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Smoking For Jesus football team lost to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy 34-32 Nov. 25 to end the Eagles’ season one victory short of playing for a state championship of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. The Eagles finish the 2022 season with a 6-6 overall record and 3-0 to be the district champions. Head coach Charles…

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Llano football beats Industrial, will face Edna in fourth round of the playoffs

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Llano Yellow Jackets pose with another gold ball trophy that symbolizes another Class 3A Division I postseason victory. This one came against Vanderbilt Industrial Nov. 25. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team ensured everyone continued to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to its 42-17 victory against Vanderbilt Industrial Nov. 25. The Yellow Jackets (13-0, 6-0 District 13-3A Division I champions) will face Edna (12-1, 6-1 District 15-3A Division I champion) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Rattler Stadium, 2601 Rattler Road in…

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Smoking For Jesus football adds wrinkles for rematch with Bulverde Gloria Deo

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #playoffs, #SFJMCS, #TAIAO, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Smoking For Jesus football team will welcome Bulverde Gloria Deo in the playoffs of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Wallace Riddell Park, 710 Northington St. in Burnet. It’s a rematch of a 36-34 Eagles (6-5, 3-0 district champions) victory Oct. 28. Senior Isaac Legier intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown to give the Eagles the lead. On the last play, sophomore Benjamin Frazier tackled the punt returner to ensure the victory. Head coach Charles Frazier, Sr. predicted…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAOIAO, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Llano senior softball pitcher Madison Kloepper signs her National Letter of Intent to play for Western New Mexico Nov. 9 as she is surrounded by her loved ones and Llano softball coaches Beau and Barbara Burnett (standing). Courtesy photo The contenders continue to be separated from the pretenders and the Highland Lakes region has two football teams still on the path of winning a state championship. And while the gridiron continues to take center stage, the basketball season is revealing some talented and hard-working teams, too. But there’s no…

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Smoking For Jesus football begins the playoffs by mercy-ruling Johnson County

November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #SFJMCS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster1 Comment

The Smoking For Jesus football team showed no rust in beating Johnson County Sports Association 45-0 Nov. 18 in its first postseason contest of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. The game ended after two quarters. The Eagles (6-5, 3-0 in district) will host the winner of Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy and Stephenville Faith Academy next week. Gloria Deo and Stephenville Faith play Saturday, Nov. 19. Smoking For Jesus head coach Charles Frazier couldn’t commend his players enough for their play. “We tell our boys we have to take…