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Burnet powerlifters take advantage of last regular season meet, qualify for regionals

February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Abby Smith is one of several Burnet Lady Dawgs who is returning to a regional powerlifting meet. File photo The Burnet High School powerlifting team competed at the San Saba Last Chance qualifying meet Feb. 16 in a last attempt to automatically qualify for the regional meet. Female powerlifters received Invitations Feb. 20 to the regional meet, which is in Dublin March 3. Representing Burnet are Hailee Beltran, Madeline Cardenas, Alexis Leatherwood, Lainey Rye, Abby Smith, Josie Teague, Kasey Watson, Kimberly Watson and Emmalee Williams. Burnet had five boys…

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Marble Falls powerlifting adds more trophies to cabinet

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Powerlifting, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs celebrate earning more individual medals and winning the team divisions of the Llano Invitational Jan. 26. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School powerlifting teams competed at the Llano Invitational Jan. 26 with the Mustangs winning the boys division and the Lady Mustangs finishing third in the girls division. The Mustangs received impressive finishes from several lifters and Chloe Humphreys and Josue Garcia join senior Xavier Lopez on automatically qualifying for the regional meet. “The boys have had three consecutive (overall) team…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs after beating Burnet at The Doghouse Jan. 24. The last time both teams beat Burnet in the same season was during the 2019-20 season at Max Copeland Gym. The last time they beat Burnet at The Doghouse was during the 2011-12 season. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain was an assistant coach on the boys staff. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. This time last week, one high school boys basketball team was fifth in the district and…

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Burnet powerlifting finishes in top six at the Lampasas Invitational

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs are all smiles after winning the Lampasas Invitational Jan. 19. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School powerlifting teams competed at the Lampasas Invitational Jan. 19 with the Lady Dawgs finishing third in their division and the Bulldogs finishing sixth in theirs. The Lady Dawgs were led by Abby Smith and Maddi Moise, who won their weight classes. They had multiple teammates place in the top five to earn points toward the team total. Smith also was named the Top Lifter Light Platform at the meet.…

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Marble Falls powerlifting wins boys, girls divisions at Lampasas Invitational

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Aaron Arredondo is one of several medalists who helped lead Marble Falls to the team championship of the Lampasas Invitational. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team won the Lampasas Invitational Jan. 19 in both the girls and boys divisions. “I had a feeling before this year started, even last year,” head coach Robert Draper said. “Next year we’re going to be a good team in powerlifting. We have enough depth that we’re going to get points.” The Mustangs earned four individual…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #ladystandgs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Burnet powerlifters finish in top 4 at own invitational meet

January 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Lainey Rye looks to the ceiling as she demonstrates the proper stance for a successful squat. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School powerlifting teams finished in the top four in the boys and girls divisions at their annual invitational Jan. 12 that drew nine teams and 174 lifters. The Bulldogs placed second overall in the team standings, while the Lady Dawgs were fourth. “We had multiple athletes place in the top five of their weight class and earning team points and medals,” head coach Tyler McIntosh said. “Coach Couch and I…

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Llano and Marble Falls athletes to start summer strength and conditioning June 13

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Llano and Marble Falls athletes are mentally preparing for the voluntary sessions of summer strength and conditioning that begin Monday, June 13. Burnet and Faith Academy of Marble Falls began last week, while Smoking for Jesus School Ministry started May 31. In Marble Falls high school boys will arrive first for their two-hour session that typically runs from 7-9 a.m. followed by the high school girls and middle school athletes from 8-10 a.m. Football assistant coach and powerlifting head coach Robert Draper said Marble Falls athletes will all be in…

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Edwards wanted Marble Falls coaching hires to help students succeed in all phases

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Rick Edwards did more than repeat the Marble Falls Independent School District’s motto of having an unyielding commitment to loving every child — he lived it. That was apparent by the way the MFISD board trustee voted when it came to policies, funding unexpected expenses such as trips for extracurricular activities, and especially hires. Edwards died May 7 from a brain hemorrhage on the same day he was re-elected to the board. While it’s a given that every MFISD employee embraces the district motto and shows it, the truth is…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #FaithAcademy, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL1 Comment

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on the writer. Let’s begin with what I believe is the most anticipated contest of the weekend in north Burnet County. It’s the Burnet High School girls soccer team against Bay City in the Class 4A Region III semifinals. The contest kicks off at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, in Katy. Bay City, like Lumberton and Lake Belton, are district champions. But don’t discount the Lady Dawgs. Here’s why. Burnet…