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Burnet football celebrates 2024 season

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#alldistrict, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado was one of several Bulldogs who had terrific 2024 seasons and received several postseason honors. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football program celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 season during a fish fry banquet Jan. 13. The program’s motto was “Be the One.” Head coach Ben Speer noted the drive for success last season began Nov. 20, 2023, the first day of the offseason program. “We saw huge gains made and culture development,” he said. “These guys have been…

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Marble Falls girls soccer loses to Austin KIPP

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #pitch, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Ruby Carrillo (left) is congratulated for scoring the first goal against Austin KIPP by freshman Fernanda Perez (center) and sophomore Hannah Welch, who earned the assist. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Austin KIPP 3-2 Jan. 13. The Lady Mustangs took a 1-0 lead in the first half thanks to a goal by junior Ruby Carrillo who was assisted by sophomore Hannah Welch. But the Cardinals scored three goals in the second half. Welch added a goal thanks to an…

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Burnet boys soccer competes through freezing temperatures at tourney

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team went 1-2 at the Manor tournament last weekend. The Bulldogs beat Columbus 2-0 thanks to goals from Miguel Valdez and Ricardo Flores. They lost to Manor New Tech in a contest that was played in 20 mph winds and freezing rain “that felt like 20 degrees,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “New Tech’s left winger used the wind to whip in a ball from the left flank to their striker at the top of the 18, and he perfectly glanced a header from…

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Marble Falls boys soccer defeats Austin Achieve

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #pitch, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Brandon Guevara’s goal against Austin Achieve ensured the Mustangs earned their first 2025 victory. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Austin Achieve 3-2 Jan. 7 to give head coach Ryan Craven his first win. The Mustangs (1-1-2) and the Polar Bears played to a 1-1 tie at the intermission before Marble Falls scored two in the second half. Achieve added a meaningless goal when the contest was decided. “The boys played well,” Craven said. “Achieve is a really good team. In the second half,…

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Marble Falls boys soccer uses tourney to create depth

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #pitch, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Head coach Ryan Craven (standing, left) is mixing and matching his lineup in order to create a depth chart that maximizes what the Mustangs do best. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team went 0-2-1 at the Governor’s Cup tournament Jan. 2-4 hosted by Georgetown Independent School District. The Mustangs (0-2-1) tied Pflugerville Weiss 1-1 and lost to Georgetown 4-3 and to Leander Rouse 1-0. Weiss took a 1-0 half-time lead then the Mustangs scored midway through the second half. Against Georgetown, Marble…

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Hill Country Elite returns for more reps, wins

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #youthfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Hill Country Elite defensive back Clayton Thompson, a Marble Falls resident, is the Central Texas Holiday Bowl’s Most Valuable Player. Courtesy photo The Hill Country Elite youth football team is back to the gridiron after playing in one event before enjoying the Christmas holiday. The Elite participated in the Central Texas Holiday Bowl Dec. 14-15 where it won all three of its games: Fort Hood Cadets 28-0, Central Texas Falcons 30-0, and the Belton Storm 30-0. Marble Falls resident Clayton Thompson was named the event’s Most Valuable Player because of…

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Marble Falls boys soccer to play in prestigious Governor’s Cup

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Coda Langley (16) and the Mustangs look to have another impressive showing at the Governor’s Cup tournament. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Now that scrimmage season has ended, the Marble Falls High School boys soccer team will play begin the season in one of the most competitive tournaments in the state. The Mustangs will compete in the Governor’s Cup hosted by Georgetown Independent School District Thursday-Friday, Jan. 2-4. Marble Falls faces Georgetown High at 6:10 p.m. Thursday at Birkelbach Field followed by Leander Rouse at 8 p.m. Friday and…

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Marble Falls football getting stronger, faster through off-season program

CAPTION: Marble Falls football coach Keri Timmerman (left) is leading the Mustangs through another offseason program. Photo by Stennis Shotts As the University Interscholastic League’s postseason played out in November and December, the Marble Falls High School Mustangs were preparing for 2025 as they began their offseason program. Head coach Keri Timmerman said the Mustangs started shortly after the 2024 season ended Nov. 8 and enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday before resuming the program throughout the final month of the year. And just like their counterparts in other sports that are…

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District coaches commend Marble Falls football players for their performances

December 20, 2024December 22, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior receiver Kole Becker was a force this season and forced defenses to scheme for him. Photo by Stennis Shotts Several Marble Falls High School football players had performances that compelled District 4-4A coaches to game plan and scheme for them. As a result they were selected to all-district teams. Headlining the second team are quarterback Colton Minor, tight end Noah Lyon and receiver Kole Becker, who are all seniors, and junior special teams utility player Kaleb Bielfeldt. Minor completed 93 of 167 passes for 1,120 yards…

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Marble Falls ISD accepts recommendations from Advisory Committee

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

The Marble Falls Independent School District’s Advisory Committee presented the board of trustees its findings and recommendations during the regular meeting Dec. 16. The committee had a slide that broke the proposed bond into three parts. The first was general facilities planning that totaled $124,335,000. Next was the Staff 1 to 1 Devices totaling $2.2 million. The final was athletics that came in at $28.55 million. The total is $155,085,000. Co-chairwoman Lee Ann Johnson pointed out bonds are repaid through Interest and Sinking (INS) property taxes. The tax rate is…