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Burnet girls athletic coordinator Gates resigns

Rick Gates resigned as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District girls athletic coordinator, girls basketball and golf head coach June 10 to become the girls basketball head coach at Burkburnett High School. He’ll also be an assistant track and field coach. Gates is the latest coach to turn in his Kelly green. Kurt Jones retired as the school district’s safety and athletic director, while Bryan Wood resigned to keep a promise to Ben Speer, his defensive coordinator. That promise was to resign and “do everyting I can” to help Speer…

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Overview: Burnet athletics enjoys record-breaking year, breaking opponents’ hearts

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls basketball team and the first of several trophies from the 2023-24 season. File photo Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series. An astounding nine district championships with another three playoff berths and two Class 4A state silver medals illustrate the Burnet High School athletic department’s supremacy during the 2023-24 school year. While the Lady Dawgs continued their streak by winning four district titles — cross country, basketball, track and field and soccer — the Bulldogs showed their mettle in winning championships…

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Marble Falls athletics host Summer Forge ’24

The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department is hosting Summer Forge ’24, its annual strength, speed, agility and conditioning program. The seven-week program, which is at Marble Falls High School, is for every athlete entering the seventh through the 12th grade. “This gives all of our middle school and high school athletes a chance to continue the progress and development they have made in the spring,” athletic director Keri Timmerman said. “This will be a great time to continue to improve strength, speed (and) performance and working to create a…

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Burnet coach McIntosh leaves for McCamey

CAPTION: Tyler McIntosh (right) guided several lifters to numerous regional and state meets during his time as a Burnet High School powerlifting coach including in 2024 when he and coach Zane Hicks (left) got Maddi Moise, Halle Maxwell and Abby Smith to the state meet. Courtesy photo Burnet High School powerlifting head coach and offensive coordinator Tyler McIntosh submitted his resignation after saying yes to becoming the defensive coordinator at the McCamey High School. He also will be the powerlifting head coach and assistant track coach, while his wife, Brittany,…

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Marble Falls coaching changes are about opportunities

When Keri Timmerman accepted the position of football head coach and athletic director Marble Falls Independent School District in December 2023, most correctly concluded he’d hire some coaches to fill his football staff. What few knew at the time were how many head coaches would resign or retire before the end of the 2023-24 school year. “Obviously a lot of times change at the top creates natural opportunities for people to change the positions they’re in,” Timmerman said. “No one has been asked to leave. There’s been no changes on…

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One year later, Marble Falls’ Lopez has his state title

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez with his medals and plaques he’s won during his four years competing in the sport, including his state title medal that he’s wearing. Courtesy photo When Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez walked into the Taylor County Expo Center March 22, he was so close to fulfilling one of his goals. Hoisting an individual state championship. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said of winning the 198-pound weight division. “It’s been a goal of mine since freshman year. It’ a lot of sacrifice. It’s…

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Marble Falls’ Xavier Lopez is state champion

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team includes Aaron Dominguez (left), Adan Lopez, Chase Richard, Aaron Eyman, Aaron Arredondo, Noah Escandon, Xavier Lopez, Josue Garcia, Jose Solorzano, Oswaldo Sanchez, coach George Bermudez, head coach Richard Scales, Keaton Proctor and Josue Fonseca. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior Xavier Lopez captured an individual state championship en route to helping the Mustangs finish 11th at the Class 4A powerlifting state meet March 22. Lopez entered the meet as the top-ranked lifter in the 198-pound weight class in the state.…

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Burnet powerlifters end season with big gains

CAPTION: Three members of the Burnet High School girls powerlifting team compete at the state meet. Making the trip are coach Zane Hicks (left), Maddi Moise, Halle Maxwell, Abby Smith and head coach Tyler McIntosh. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls powerlifting season finished with two seniors and a sophomore competing with the top lifters in Texas at the state meet March 15 in Frisco. Senior Abby Smith finished 13th in the 123-pound weight class thanks to a squat of 295 pounds, a bench press of 165 pounds, and…

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Burnet’s Rygaard qualifies for powerlifting state meet

CAPTION: Burnet senior powerlifters Brady Rygaard (left) and Jack VanAartsen are all smiles as they wear their regional medals. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior Brady Rygaard is competing at the Class 4A powerlifting state meet after hitting the qualifying standard at the Region 2, Division 2 meet March 9. Rygaard lifted a total of 1,380 pounds to finish third in the 165-pound weight class. “He was 80 pounds over the qualifying total,” head coach Tyler McIntosh said. “The total he had to hit was 1,300. We knew he could…

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Marble Falls boys powerlifters are regional champions

CAPTION: The 2024 Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team includes Daniel Dominguez, Xavier Lopez, Josue Garcia, Jeremiah Bales, Chase Richard, Noah Luckie, Adan Lopez, Tyler Pistole-Davis, Aaron Arredondo, Keaton Proctor, Josue Fonseca, Aaron Dominguez, Joey Galvan, Noah Escandon, Christian Sein, Oswaldo Sanchez, Aaron Eyman, Mynor Flores, Arnulfo Salazar, Jose Solorzano, David Dominguez. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team is the Region 2, Division 2 champion thanks to scoring 38 points March 9. Last year the Mustangs finished third at the regional meet. The Mustangs earned…

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