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Burnet baseball’s experience paves the way for success

CAPTION: Burnet senior Noah Crawford reacts after he hits a double against Fredericksburg and reaches second base during the 12-2 season-opening win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team is off to a solid start. The Bulldogs have earned wins against Bulverde Bracken 8-0 Feb. 28, Llano 18-6 Feb. 25 and Fredericksburg 12-2 Feb. 17. And what makes this 2025 version of the Bulldogs as dangerous as last year’s team that won the District 24-4A championship are the number of returners. In all, head coach Russell…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball on the hunt for a new head coach

CAPTION: After one year, Christopher Pace (right) submitted his resignation as the Marble Falls High School volleyball head coach. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Christopher Pace resigned as the Marble Falls High School volleyball head coach after one year at the helm. Pace accepted the job in the spring of 2024 and guided the Lady Mustangs to a 21-18 overall record and 5-7 in District 24-4A play. Marble Falls lost to Jarrell in a play-in match for the final postseason berth. It was the program’s best finish in more than…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

Basketball season is officially over for the Highland Lakes and we are in full swing — literally — into spring sports. Let’s get into it.

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball shows growth at Llano tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior second baseman Kylie Roberts catches the popup to make the out and ensure Brownwood senior Chloe Walls stays on first base with Marble Falls senior first baseman Sophia Biagini. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team finished the Llano tournament with a 1-4 record February 27-March 1. The Lady Mustangs beat Goldthwaite 17-5 and lost to Glen Rose 7-6, Brownwood 5-1, Wall 7-0 and Comanche 5-4. Marble Falls was prepared to play two games March 1, but arrived to the ball…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball plays well at Llano tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls shortstop John Alan Whittle touches second base after fielding a ground ball and completing the double play by throwing to first. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School baseball team went 2-2 at the Llano tournament Feb. 27-March 1. The Mustangs earned wins against the Texas Military Institute 3-0 and against Bulverde Bracken 4-2 but lost to Fredericksburg 3-2 and to Wimberley 19-5. Marble Falls had leads in each game, including the losses, for a variety of reasons. Against TMI, sophomore John Alan Whittle hit…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer beats Wimberley

CAPTION: Wimberley did everything it could to keep the contest against the Marble Falls Mustangs close, especially packing in the box to eliminate easy paths to the goal. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/ShaunnaLisa Photograhy  The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Wimberley 4-1 Feb. 28 in District 26-4A play to remain in third place. But most importantly, the win allows the Mustangs (11-5-2, 4-1-1) to control their own destiny as they prepare for what may be the most important week of the regular season. Marble Falls travels to face…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls track performs well at own meet

CAPTION: The boys distance races continue to be dominated by Burnet County runners including Marble Falls sophomore Connor Yaklin (7), Marble Falls senior Matthew Ozuna (18), Burnet senior Victor Aviles (middle) and Marble Falls freshman Graham Goggans (right). Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Several individual performances highlighted the Mustang Relays hosted by the Marble Falls High School track and field program Feb. 27. “Overall I was really impressed with the poise of our athletes,” Mustangs head coach Austin Silva said. “It was the first meet of the season and we…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls grad O’Riley wins conference title

Marble Falls High School graduate Kason O’Riley is the Sun Belt Conference indoor champion in the high jump. The Texas State University athlete was crowned the champion Feb. 25 after clearing 7 feet and 3 inches on his second attempt at the height and tied the meet record. “I walked in and thought, ‘All right I’ve been through many championships. This is no different,’” he said. “It feels really good knowing I was in there and able to help my team get third overall and winning the conference championship always…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer defeats Bandera

CAPTION: Brandon Guevara’s defensive prowess results in good things happening for the Mustangs, according to head coach Ryan Craven (middle) and assistant coach David Griffin. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Bandera 5-2 Feb. 25 in District 26-4A play. The Mustangs (10-5-2, 3-1-1) took a 5-0 lead at the half and kept it for 60 of the 80 minutes of the match. “In the second half, they got a fluke goal on us,” head coach Ryan Craven said. “Overall, we played a pretty good…

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Marble Falls girls soccer beats Bandera

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Suzena Perez Angel (11) was at the right place at the right time to score the Lady Mustangs’ first goal against Bandera. Photo by Ernesto RiveraThe Marble Falls High School girls soccer team blasted Bandera 8-2 Feb. 25 in District 26-4A play for fourth place in the standings. The Lady Mustangs (9-7-1, 2-3) took a 5-1 at the half. “These girls played so well,” head coach Marisa Miller said. “We had been struggling a little bit offensively. It was a great game to boost our spirits. It…

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