Featured Football High School 

Burnet boys soccer readies for Davenport

CAPTION: The Burnet High School boys soccer program honors its seniors before the contest against Lago Vista March 1. They are Christian Flores-Mejia (left), Benjamin Crawford, Jose Flores-Aviles, Tres Maltos, Eric Huerta, Orlando Hernandez, Damian Ibanez and Derik Colis. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team will welcome San Antonio Davenport for a bi-district championship to begin the Class 4A playoffs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Bulldog Field. The reason why the Bulldogs (5-5, third in District 25-4A) are hosting the Wolves (12-8, 6-4 District 26-4A…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Aydan Ortis avoids the tag while sliding into third base during the loss to Lampasas March 19. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 11-1 in five innings March 19 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Mustangs (11-10-2, 0-2) scored in the first inning when sophomore Cheyenne Thompson hit an RBI triple down the right field line to score senior Aydan Ortis, who reached base on a walk. While head coach Alex Lozoya commended Thompson…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseballs beats Marble Falls in first matchup

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw and the Bulldogs add another big District 24-4A win by taking care of Marble Falls in five innings. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Marble Falls 23-1 March 19 in a contest that ended in five innings in District 24-4A play. “They’re a good team,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. “They took advantage of opportunities. We spotted a whole lot and had too many mistakes to overcome.” The Bulldogs (14-2, 4-0) took a 1-0 lead in the…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Burnet powerlifters end season with big gains

CAPTION: Three members of the Burnet High School girls powerlifting team compete at the state meet. Making the trip are coach Zane Hicks (left), Maddi Moise, Halle Maxwell, Abby Smith and head coach Tyler McIntosh. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls powerlifting season finished with two seniors and a sophomore competing with the top lifters in Texas at the state meet March 15 in Frisco. Senior Abby Smith finished 13th in the 123-pound weight class thanks to a squat of 295 pounds, a bench press of 165 pounds, and…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls girls soccer lose to Burnet in district finale

CAPTION: After finishing the regular season, Marble Falls’ Miley Bolanos and the Lady Mustangs now wait to see who they face in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Burnet 2-0 March 8 in the final District 24-4A match. That means the Lady Mustangs (9-3) will enter the Class 4A playoffs as the third seed from the district. The Lady Dawgs (17-5-2, 11-1 district champions) scored both goals in the first half. “Proud of…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls’ distance duo compete at Southlake Carroll showcase

CAPTION: Learning to run in a pack and get out of trouble are two of the most valuable lessons Marble Falls junior Tyler Hamblin learns while competing at the Texas Distance Festival. Courtesy photo Marble Falls distance runners Tyler Hamblin and Nick Dahl spent the last part of their Spring Breaks challenging themselves by running the Texas Distance Festival hosted by Southlake Carroll High School. The event was March 15-16. Marble Falls High School middle-distance running coach Chris Schrader put Hamblin’s finish in perspective. “Tyler Hamblin roars into the second…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Evan Nickowski is trying to steal third during the loss to Lago Vista. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lago Vista 13-5 March 14 in District 24-4A play. The Vikings (3-0) scored two runs in the third highlighted by a sacrifice bunt by junior Isaac Hood. The two runners who scored were hit by pitches before Hood stepped to the plate. Marble Falls (8-7, 0-3) scored a run thanks to senior Evan Nickowski. He reached base on a…

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Featured Football High School 

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

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.…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell in district opener

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…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Georgetown Gateway

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…

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