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Burnet’s MaeSyn Gay signs to play for Hardin-Simmons University

March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #cowgirls, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #HSU, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior MaeSyn Gay (second from right) signs her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball surrounded by her family that includes Thomas (left), Gabe and Jill Gay-Castillo and Tydrick Riley (right). Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior MaeSyn Gay made her commitment to Hardin-Simmons University official March 6 when she signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball. “The coach (Kendra Whitehead) is a great motivator and role model,” Gay said. “We’ll grow as Christian leaders. We all love each other. It reminded…

Baseball Featured High School

Burnet baseball crushes Georgetown Gateway to remain unbeaten in district

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Dash Denton and the Bulldogs continue their assault on District 24-4A with another lopsided victory, this time against Georgetown Gateway. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet high School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 9-1 March 14 in District 24-4A play. The Bulldogs (13-2, 3-0) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning thanks to a RBI single to center field by Matthew Valdez that scored Trey Morrow on a fielder’s choice. The run came after two outs. That score stood until the fifth inning when the…

Featured Football High School

Marble Falls boys soccer wins 1st undefeated, untied district title

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoccer, #UILsoccerplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Jesse Jimenez and the Marble Falls Mustangs have accomplished one goal — to win back-to-back district titles — and now look to cross off other goals as they turn their attention to the Class 4A playoffs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Though the Marble Falls High School boys soccer team had already won the District 25-4A crown before taking the field against Burnet March 8, the Mustangs wanted to complete the task with an unblemished record. They did that with a 6-0 win to ensure a perfect 10-0 record.…

Featured Softball

Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell in district opener

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Kylie Roberts’ plate production ensures the Lady Mustangs play more against Jarrell in the District 24-4A opener March 12. staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Jarrell 16-4 in five innings in the District 24-4A opener March 12. The Lady Cougars (1-0) took an 11-0 lead in the first inning and only drew 2 walks. “We fell behind in the pitch count and gave extra at-bats,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Jarrell needed that and made us…

Featured Powerlifting

Burnet’s Rygaard qualifies for powerlifting state meet

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Powerlifting, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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…

Baseball Featured High School

Marble Falls baseball loses to Georgetown Gateway

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter (left) notes the best part about playing each District 24-4A opponent three times is the amount of playing experience for his Mustangs who are still learning how to play under the spotlight that is Texas high school baseball. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 7-0 March 12 in District 24-4A play. The Gators (1-1) scored all the runs they needed in the first inning. “Gateway is good,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter…

Baseball Featured High School

Burnet baseball scorches Lampasas in 5 innings

March 13, 2024March 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #grandslam, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw and the Bulldogs continue to roll through the line-up and games thanks to playing tough defense and hot bats. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team seared Lampasas 15-2 March 12 in the second game of District 24-4A play that ended in five innings. “We’re seeing the ball really well,” head coach Russell Houston said. “The kicker is to put pressure on them and to answer right back, which takes pressure off your pitcher.” The Bulldogs trailed 2-0 when the…

Featured Powerlifting

Marble Falls boys powerlifters are regional champions

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #champions, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Powerlifting, #regionalchamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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…

Featured Softball

Marble Falls softball makes quick work of Normangee

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Once a run is scored, it’s nice to be acknowledged as junior Cheyenne Blair gives a high five to junior infielder Sophia Biagini. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team demolished Normangee 26-9 March 9 in a contest that ended after three innings. The Lady Mustangs (11-8-2) scored 13 runs in the first inning. “We batted all the way through with either walk or a base hit,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Even our outs were quality with a (sacrifice) bunt or a sac…

Featured Recruiting Volleyball

Burnet’s Solis signs volleyball scholarship to play for Texas Lutheran

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #TLU, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School senior Zaria Solis signs her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Texas Lutheran University as her mother, Deanna Solis, looks on. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle blocker Zaria Solis solidified her commitment to Texas Lutheran University by signing her National Letter of Intent March 4. “When I first went there, it felt like home,” Solis said. “It didn’t feel like home on any other campus.” Simply, Solis could have had her pick between volleyball and basketball. Solis has been…