Featured Softball 

Jonesboro, under Marble Falls grad’s guidance, wins state title

CAPTION: Jonesboro softball coaches Cody (left) and Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy celebrate winning the Class 1A state championship with Gary and Traci Thomas, Amanda’s parents. Courtesy photo The Jonesboro High School softball team beat Neches 3-1 May 29 to capture the 2024 Class 1A state championship. “It feels amazing,” said head coach Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy, a 2014 Marble Falls High School graduate. “I’m so proud of our kiddos. They came ready to play and were ready to go.” Neches scored its only run in the second inning by taking advantage of…

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Featured Running 

Burnet boys track wins area meet, joins girls in advancing to regionals

CAPTION: Burnet’s Brody Danson hands the baton to Colt Stanford, who helps ensure the Bulldogs earn another gold medal at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys and girls track and field teams continued their march through Region III with outstanding performances at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet. The meet was conducted April 10 at Lago Vista High School. Lady Dawgs head coach Crystal Shipley noted nothing came easy at the area meet because of District 23-4A members…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls boys powerlifters are regional champions

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…

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Basketball Featured Football High School High School Running 

Building Badgers: How a youth organization, the right hire produced 3 district football titles

CAPTION: Eight years ago, Lampasas Independent School District hired one of its 1994 graduates, Troy Rogers, as the football head coach and athletic director. In 2023, his Badgers won all three district titles at the high school level. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photography During the 2023 football season, the Lampasas High School football program won three District 13-4A Division I titles. The varsity was co-champion, while the junior varsity and the freshmen each captured championships. But those types of seasons don’t happen because of good fortune, according to two…

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Featured Volleyball 

Burnet volleyball captures second consecutive district crown

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs continue their march through District 24-4A and earn another district title. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team successfully defended their district championship by beating Georgetown Gateway 25-21, 25-21, 21-25. 25-23 Oct. 21. “We are so proud of this great accomplishment,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “They have all worked very hard for this. Our Lady Dawgs played together and put on a show.” She noted the match was worthy of a district championship, pointing out that a Gateway win would have meant sharing…

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