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Marble Falls tennis starts community league

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Marble Falls Independent School District tennis program invites the community to join the triple tennis league. It’s on Mondays, beginning Sept. 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the high school campus. It’s for people ages 9 and older. Head coach Samuel Whitley introduced triple tennis during the open courts sessions last summer. “You don’t have to have a tremendous amount of skill,” he said. “It’s fast paced. You play games of seven to 10 minutes and you take a little break.” Triple…

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Burnet football looks to add another win

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#billies, #bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will travel to play at Fredericksburg at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The Bulldogs (1-2) are looking to win their second game in a row, while the Billies (0-3) are searching for their first. But Fredericksburg’s record is deceiving, Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “They’ve played a tough schedule — Lampasas, Wimberley and (Kerrville) Tivy,” he said. “They ran into three really good teams.” Wimberley, which won 35-9, always has a solid team, while Tivy, which was victorious…

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Marble Falls football ready for Brackenridge

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Marble Falls offense, led by junior running back Joaquin Aguilar (left) and senior quarterback Colton Minor, aim to get the attack going against San Antonio Brackenridge. Contributed photos Grace Gates/Luedecke Photography It’s homecoming at Marble Falls High School and the Mustangs are preparing for what some believe is the highlight of the week. The game against San Antonio Brackenridge kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Mustang Stadium on the high school campus. Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman has stressed to the players their roles this week,…

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Faith Academy football is taking another road trip

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is back on the road trying to even its record. The Flames (1-2) are traveling to face Barksdale Nueces Canyon for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 20, in search of their first road win of the season. The Panthers (0-3) are searching for their first win. They’ve lost to Baird 46-0, Highland 62-14 and Richland Springs 57-0. Still, head coach Jay Silvers and the Flames believe Nueces Canyon is planning to give its best effort. Offensively, the Panthers rely on their…

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Burnet team tennis earns district win

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

The Burnet High School team tennis team beat Salado 11-8 Sept 12 in District 25-4A play. “I am pleased to announce that we achieved victory,” coach Benjamin Boorman said. “We kept our playoff hopes alive.” Team tennis plays seven doubles matches first — boys, girls and mixed. The Bulldogs swept through their matches. Luke Suchomel won his boys singles match in a third-set tiebreaker. Alex Burns won her singles match thanks to winning her third-set tiebreaker that gave Burnet an added victory. Burnet welcomes Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch, the newest…

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Burnet volleyball begins district play

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

The Burnet High School volleyball team is 1-1 after two District 24-4A matches. The Lady Dawgs (13-13) lost to Salado 10-25, 26-28, 14-25 Sept. 17 after beating Marble Falls 25-8, 25-7, 25-8 Sept. 13. Head coach Crystal Shipley credits the pre-district schedule for helping the Lady Dawgs prepare for what looks to be a very challenging district campaign. “We have played a very tough preseason schedule, along with tournaments with high level competition,” she said. “I know that the preseason will only prepare us for the tough district we are…

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Marble Falls tennis loses to Little River Academy

September 17, 2024September 18, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Cooper Womack continues to play at a high level. He won his boys singles and doubles matches against Little River Academy. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis team lost to Little River Academy 6-13 in a battle of undefeated District 25-4A squads Sept. 12. The Bees are now in first place with the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs in second place. “I have to prepare the players better,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “There are some things I could have done…

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Faith Academy loses to Fredericksburg Heritage

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Andrew Houy caught the Faith Academy Flames’ only touchdown pass against Fredericksburg Heritage. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 52-14 Sept. 13 in the Battle for the Rock. The Flames (1-2) now prepare for Nueces Canyon at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Britton Field on the Faith Academy campus. The contest against Heritage played out for four quarters. “(The Eagles) did a really good job controlling the clock and executing their offense and defense,” Faith head coach Jay…

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Faith Academy volleyball looking for consistency

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Freshman Ella Claiborne’s jumping ability and willingness to swing away when a ball is set to her is one reason why she was moved to middle blocker. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team is searching for its first win in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (9-12-2, 0-2) lost to Temple Central Texas Christian and Austin San Juan Diego. As a result, head coach Erin Sawyer switch up players. Ella Claiborne went to middle…

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Burnet football beats Little River Academy

September 14, 2024September 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado runs for more than 100 yards during the win against Little River Academy Sept. 13. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team beat Little River Academy 49-35 Sept. 13 for the Bulldogs’ first win of the season. They also gave Ben Speer his first career win as a head coach. “I wanted it for them,” he said. “It’s getting them the rewards. I’m happy for our coaches. I hired five new ones. They trust me. They believe in what…