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New meet record, personal bests highlight Leo Manzano Invitational at Marble Falls

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #faith, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL1 Comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls runners Blake Cockrell and Marco Almazan finish first and fifth at the Leonel Manzano Invitational Oct. 1. Photo by Brynn Holland/Ludecke Photography Area cross country runners showed their talent and grit during the Leonel Manzano Invitational Saturday, Oct. 1, at Marble Falls High School. The meet served as a District 24-4A preview for Burnet, Georgetown Gateway, Jarrell, Lago Vista and Lampasas by allowing members to experience the course and check out the competition. And they weren’t disappointed beginning with the winner of the boys Class 5A and…

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Marble Falls Faith Academy’s Murphy sets new program record

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy runner Audri Poage is on her way to the finish line of the Soldiers River City Believers Academy Invitational Sept. 24. Courtesy photo Faith Academy of Marble Falls sophomore Faith Murphy set a new girls cross country program record while winning the two-mile race of the Soldiers River City Believers Academy Invitational Sept. 24. Murphy clocked 11 minutes and 42.93 seconds to break Sophie McCannon’s previous record of 11:46.20. “Proud of Faith and her new school record,” head coach Steve McCannon said. “She was strong through the…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country teams set numerous personal bests at McNeil Invitational

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys cross country team finished fourth in the Class 4A boys division with all runners clocking new personal bests. Courtesy photo University Interscholastic League cross country teams, including Burnet and Marble Falls high schools, competed at the Round Rock McNeil Invitational Sept. 23-24. Burnet senior Hudson Bennett was fifth in the boys varsity gold division in 14 minutes and 36 seconds to clock a new personal best. His teammate, sophomore Victor Aviles, was third overall in the Class 4A boys race in 15:31.20, just…

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Marble Falls cross country improves times at Hays Invitational

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Blake Cockrell was one of several runners who set new personal bests at the Buda Hays Invitational. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School head cross country coach Chris Schrader called the results at the Buda Hays Invitational Sept. 17 a “silver lining” because of the way the Lady Mustangs performed in the longer 5K race than what they’re running in Class 4A. “The girls performed admirably in the longer race and came away with some solid times,” he said. Freshman Tori Thompson finished 10th in the…

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Burnet’s Hudson Bennett sets new personal best at national meet, teammates win medals at Salado

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs take aim at a great finish at the Salado Tenroc Invitational where they were third. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Ludecke Photography Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett posted a new personal best in the 5K thanks to clocking 14 minutes and 44 seconds at the Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational at Irvine, Calif., Friday, Sept. 16. He was 55th out of 229 elite runners in the men’s sweepstakes race. Meanwhile, his teammates competed at the Salado Tenroc Invitational Sept. 15. The Lady Dawgs were third in the varsity…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country teams continue strides towards district

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School cross country runners are all smiles after posting positive times at the Region III Preview meet. Courtesy photo BURNET Sept. 10 Region III Preview at Huntsville Classes 1A-4A race Boys (145 runner, 5K) 3, Victor Avies, 16:45.43; 32, Isaias Zarate, 19:27.37; 47, Josvanny Ramirez, 20:03.41; 67, Gustavo Vega, 20:38.63. Girls (146 runners, two miles) 4, Asah Roy, 13:09.39; 31, Cierra Blunt-Culpepper, 14:22.13; 36, Caroline Valencia, 14:37.25; 48, Halle Maxwell, 14:52.51; 56, Autumn Stires, 15:07.03; “A number of runners hit their personal best times and are…

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HS running: Burnet Lady Dawgs, Bennett earn medals, Canyon Lake runs well, too

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #canyonlake, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett (No. 428) and the pack at the San Antonio FEAST meet Sept. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography. Canyon Lake runners photos by Daniel Clifton and Burnet photos are courtesy of head coach Roy Kiser Sept. 3 San Antonio FEAST Meet Boys Class 5A-6A Elite Race Burnet senior Hudson Bennett finished third in 15:00. David Mora, who ran unattached, won the race in 14:51.59, while Marcelo Parra of Texas Military Institute was second in 14:54.62. Humidity made its presence felt throughout the race. Class…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #smokingforjesus, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior quarterback Jamie Castillo looks for a running lane as Brownwood junior Jake Jetton prepares to close it during the Lions’ 55-16 win against the Mustangs Sept. 2. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The second week of Texas high school football is complete and we’re learning more of each the Highland Lakes teams. Let me share what stayed with me. Let’s go…

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Burnet cross country runners earn gold, silver medals

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls varsity team finished second in that division, while the girls junior varsity won its division at all the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 26. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett is proving once more why he is considered among the best in the state. The Bulldog finished fifth at the prestigious Elite race of the Southlake Carroll Invitational in 14 minutes and 58 seconds Aug. 27. He finished the first mile in “an amazing 9:22,” head coach Roy Kiser said.…

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Canyon Lake cross country team keeps on stride for strong year

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Daniel Clifton#canyonlake, #canyonlakehawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake junior Cadence Patterson finds her pace during the Dripping Springs Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 27. The junior is on the hunt to return to the state cross country meet later this season. Photo by Daniel Clifton At the Dripping Springs Invitational, the Canyon Lake High School Hawks cross country team demonstrated one of its strengths during the second meet of the year – depth. “We’re two weeks into the season, and we’re feeling pretty good about the boys side with the numbers and quality of runners we…