Featured Recruiting Volleyball 

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

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…

Read More
Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Lampasas in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez’ RBI against Lampasas produced the Mustangs’ lone run. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 2-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. The Badgers (1-0) scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. A batter reached on an error, another walked and another error was committed that allowed the runner to score after two outs. “The big message,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said,” is that we play…

Read More
Featured Running 

Marble Falls track continues upward trend at Taylor meet

The Marble Falls High School track and field varsity teams each finished third overall in the team divisions of the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 7. The Mustangs scored 108 points, while the Lady Mustangs earned 91 points in the varsity divisions. “When kids get handed a gold, silver or bronze medal, a fascinating phenomenon takes place — they start to believe in themselves more and as a result, they start working more,” head coach Austin Silva said. “(They’re) pushing themselves more at practice. More kids…

Read More
Featured Powerlifting 

Three Burnet Lady Dawg powerlifters qualify for state

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls powerlifting team is third at the Region 2, Class 4A Large School meet thanks to some outstanding individual performances that led to earning numerous medals. Courtesy photo A record number of Burnet High School Lady Dawg powerlifters competed at the Region 2, Class 4A Large school meet March 1 and didn’t squander opportunities to win medals and qualify for the Class 4A state meet. That all added up to the Lady Dawgs finishing third overall in the team competition led by a trio of…

Read More
Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball defeats Jarrell to begin district play

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs’ win against Jarrell gave head coach Russell Houston his 300th career victory as a coach in more than two decades in the profession. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team scorched Jarrell 11-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. “To start off district with a win is always a good thing,” head coach Russell Houston said. “It sets the tone for everything else. I think anytime you can win games on the road, it’s a good thing.” The…

Read More
Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer repeats as district champs

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Florence 3-0 March 1 to clinch the District 25-4A title. It’s the Mustangs’ (16-2-1, 8-0) second time to win this district championship. Last year they shared it with Austin Achieve. Marble Falls scored all three goals against Florence early in the first half. Ivan Espino scored a goal and had two assists, while Esteban Dominguez added a goal and an assist. Jett Marcum scored the final goal. The quick lead allowed head coach Rick Hoover options on the line-up. “We’re coming…

Read More
Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls powerlifter Fregoso is state qualifier

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Montserrat Fregoso earns a silver medal at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet to advance to the Class 4A state meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team has one Class 4A state tournament qualifier – sophomore Montserrat Fregoso. She earned the silver medal in the 220-pound weight division at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet March 1 thanks to lifting a total of 740 pounds to set a new personal best. Head coach Richard Scales said Fregoso’s approach and natural…

Read More
Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball gets two more wins at own tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Emma Cayce slides safely into home plate to the score the run thanks to a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Mackenzie Grider. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls High School softball team went 2-1 on the final day of its Mustang Round-up March 2. The Lady Mustangs (9-8-2) beat San Antonio St. Mary’s 3-0 and Universal City Randolph 23-0 and lost to Bastrop Cedar Creek 12-2. The nightcap against St. Mary’s may have foreshadowed how the Lady Mustangs will find success in District 24-4A play. “I’m…

Read More
Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball performs well at Llano tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez hit 2 singles and a triple for 4 RBI against Copperas Cove March 2. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls baseball team went 3-1 at the Llano tournament Feb. 29-March 3. The Mustangs (6-2) beat the Copperas Cove junior varsity 17-9, Llano 4-2 and Elgin 5-2 and lost to Fredericksburg 9-2. Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said this tournament served as a confirmation of what he thought the team has. “Some guys continued doing it,” he said. “That means it’s not a fluke.…

Read More
Featured Running 

New personal bests highlight Marble Falls Mustang Relays

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Madison Cuplin takes home three gold medals and runs on two relays for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School track and field program hosted the Mustang Relays Feb. 29. Teams from Burnet, Fredericksburg, Gatesville, Lago Vista, Lampasas, San Antonio Davenport and Wimberley competed against the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. Burnet, Lago Vista, Lampasas and Marble Falls compete in District 24-4A. “Any time you get a chance to compete against teams you’ll see at district early in the season, it…

Read More