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Burnet boys soccer beats Travis in district opener

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #rebels, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #Travis, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team beat Austin Travis 1-0 in the District 25-4A opener Jan. 14. The lone goal was scored by Genesis Ceron on a deflection on the Bulldogs’ first free kick of the night. Head coach Benjamin Boorman indicated the Bulldogs had numerous opportunities to add more. “We had so many chances,” he said. He pointed out that Hector Arredondo and Marco Campos “controlled the midfield and fed Miguel Valdez and Genesis Ceron into Travis’ territory all night.” Boorman commended Burnet’s defense, which was exceptional.…

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Burnet boys soccer competes through freezing temperatures at tourney

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team went 1-2 at the Manor tournament last weekend. The Bulldogs beat Columbus 2-0 thanks to goals from Miguel Valdez and Ricardo Flores. They lost to Manor New Tech in a contest that was played in 20 mph winds and freezing rain “that felt like 20 degrees,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “New Tech’s left winger used the wind to whip in a ball from the left flank to their striker at the top of the 18, and he perfectly glanced a header from…

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Faith Academy girls basketball beats Brentwood Christian, Keystone

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #Burnetcountytx, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls freshman guard Layla Terrell (10) and senior post Hadley Shipley (2) don’t allow the Round Rock Brentwood Christian ball handler to make a pass or dribble. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team defeated San Antonio Keystone 60-49 Jan. 4 on the heels of defeating Round Rock Brentwood Christian 65-38 Dec. 30. The victory against Keystone was in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Head coach Harvey Vaughn took a hard look at…

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Marble Falls football hosts Burnet in district opener

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #marblefallstx, #Mustangs, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defensive lineman Noah Lyon’s sixth sense for the ball makes him an important part of the defense. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet County clash between the Bulldogs and the Mustangs is always big for residents, alumni and students. The 110th edition isn’t any different except that because it’s also the District 4-4A Division I opener, it simply might mean more. “The reality is it’s a five-team district,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “You win one, you’re in. When we set our goals, we…

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Marble Falls football shuts out Brackenridge

September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #marblefallstx, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Marble Falls High School football team scorched San Antonio Brackenridge 49-0 Sept. 20 int the Mustangs’ homecoming game to even its record to 2-2. The loss is the Eagles’ 14th in a row. “That kids did a great job the second half; we’ve got to connect two halves,” Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman said. “That’s the thing right now with our kids, just figuring out what we’re going to have to do to be clean in the first half and then finish the second half. They’re making plays we…

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Burnet volleyball to face China Spring Nov. 7 in 3rd round of playoffs

November 3, 2023November 6, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs display another gold ball to signify another postseason win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Caldwell 25-20, 25-11, 25-19 Nov. 2 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs, one day earlier than most teams play in the second round. It’s the third consecutive victory in the area round. “’Im so proud of our entire team and staff,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “We are blessed with an amazing staff and with girls that are hard workers. They…

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Burnet volleyball finishes 4th at Bay City tournament

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

The Burnet High School volleyball team finished fourth at the Tournament on the Bay in Bay City Aug. 17-19. “The girls competed well and are growing as a team,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “We were able to face some strong teams from all over the state. This trip allowed relationships to grow, trust to build and memories to last a lifetime.” The Lady Dawgs won their pool to advance to the gold bracket. They beat Tidehaven 25-9, 25-21, Taylor 22-25, 25-15, 15-12, and Tyler Chapel Hill 25-17, 25-11. They lost to…

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Marble Falls baseball forces game three, loses series to Gatesville

May 8, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #gatesville, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hornets, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: The Mustangs comfort each other after a doubleheader against Gatesville that ended their season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro A wild 48 hours ended with the Marble Falls High School baseball team losing to Gatesville 8-3 May 6 in game three of a bi-district series. The series began May 4 in the first game at Gatesville where the Mustangs committed more errors (6) than they scored runs (3). But lightning didn’t allow them to finish the game that night. So they returned to Gatesville the next afternoon to play…

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Burnet baseball completes sweep of Lago Vista to finish second in district race

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LagoVista, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #uilplayoffs, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw demonstrated plenty of positives in helping the Bulldogs win the third and final regular season game of the 2023 season. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team beat Lago Vista 6-1 April 29 in a game that was played a day later because of rain. With the win, the Bulldogs complete the season sweep of the Vikings. “I think it was pretty important to get back on the winning track and get positive vibes going,” Burnet head coach Russell Houston said.…

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Faith Academy track teams finish in top six at regionals, prepares for state meet

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #runforgold, #running, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Murphy runs for the gold medal in the 400 meters, one of the three she earns at the South Regional track-and-field meet of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools April 29. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys and girls track-and-field teams are continuing marches to the podium of the Class 3A state meet of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The state track meet is Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, at Waco Midway. The Lady Flames finished as the runners-up in…