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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive coach Jaime Graham talks to sophomore defensive back C.J. Alexander before the player heads back on the field and record an interception against Fredericksburg. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Another bye week has come and gone for Burnet County football teams. People who know me know how much I dislike byes. Perhaps I’m as addicted to the Friday night lights as the players themselves. After covering sports in different parts of the country, there’s no question that high school football in this state is simply different.…

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Marble Falls football show improvement, readies for district play

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls seniors Jaime Castillo (left) and Gavin Hernandez celebrate Castillo’s touchdown that proved to be the difference in beating Fredericksburg Sept. 22. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The midway point of the Texas High School football season is here. After five weeks, the Marble Falls High School football team is 1-4 overall and enjoyed a bye last week. The Mustangs’ lone win came against Fredericksburg 14-9 Sept. 22 that ended an 11-game losing streak dating back to the 28-21 loss to Kerrville Tivy in 2022. Going into the…

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Marble Falls football uses bye week to ‘refocus, refine’ and rest for district campaign

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo is difficult to stop, especially when he is near the goal line for a touchdown. He completes this short run for a six-yard touchdown against Fredericksburg. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Most every member of District 13-4A Division I football is taking a bye Friday, Sept. 29, including the Burnet and Marble Falls high school programs. That means the Mustangs (1-4) have two weeks to prepare for their district home opener against Fischer Canyon Lake (1-4). “Canyon Lake is a really good program,” he said.…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country meet at state preview

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Blake Cockrell is the first Mustang to finish the Class 4A race of the Hoka/Round Rock McNeil Invitational Sept. 22. Courtesy photo The Burnet and Marble Falls high school cross country teams competed at the Hoka/Round Rock McNeil Invitational Sept. 22-23, which is thought of as the state preview because of its location. The meet is conducted at Old Settler’s Park, site of the state meet. The Bulldogs finished eighth overall in the team standings, while the Mustangs were 26th. The county’s top finisher was Burnet…

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Marble Falls volleyball continues pushing district opponents

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs honor senior Sadie Harris (kneeling) for earning her 500th career kill during the loss to Georgetown Gateway Sept. 26. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 18-25, 8-25, 23-25 Sept. 26. Afterward, the program honored senior Sadie Harris, who recorded her 500th career kill. “It was a big kill from the right side,” head coach Kait Goertz said. “It was not some soft hit or anything like that. She put that ball away.” The Lady Mustangs (0-2 in…

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Marble Falls tennis edges Burnet, hosts rematch in district tourney

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ CollinThe Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated Burnet 10-9 Sept. 21 to earn the second seed in the District 19-4A tournament. That means the two teams will meet again at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls campus. The overall team win happened because of Marble Falls’ Collin Schiling, who needed a super tiebreaker to decide the winner. “All eyes were on that match,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “Collin lost the first…

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Marble Falls volleyball forces Jarrell to play better in district opener

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior setter Ava Carter has 600 sets and counting, which makes her the undisputed leader in that category in the program’s record books. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Jarrell in three sets Sept. 22 to begin District 24-4A play. The Lady Cougars looked to close out the match in a quick third-set win. But the Lady Mustangs had other ideas. Down 21-23, Jarrell called a timeout but still trailed 23-24 when Marble Falls senior Emily Nash stepped behind…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kole Becker (10), Colton Minor (29) and Greg Lemon (21) celebrate another forcing Fredericksburg to turn the ball over on downs on the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro This week’s word is moxie, whose definition is courageous spirit and determination, perseverance. Moxie was on full display on football fields throughout the region Sept. 22 that caused fans to cheer and reminded them of the greatness of their programs. Let’s take a closer look at what fans saw.

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Burnet football beats Early, on two-game winning streak

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #longhorns, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior receiver Colt Stanford celebrates his 62-yard touchdown reception with senior receiver Jace Haberer. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team crushed Early 52-14 Sept. 22 to ensure a very happy homecoming. The Bulldogs (3-2, District 13-4A Division I) will take a bye next week before heading to Lampasas (4-1) for the district opener Oct. 6. “Better than being 2-3,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said with a chuckle. “We thought going into preseason, we for sure wanted to get three. I was hoping…

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Marble Falls football beats Fredericksburg for first win

September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defensive lineman Mike Marichalar catches the football as the Billies fumble while attempting to score on fourth-and goal from the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team defeated Fredericksburg 14-9 Sept. 22 for its first win of the 2023 season. The Mustangs (1-4, District 13-4A Division I) will take a bye next week. Head coach Brian Herman congratulated his players for the win after the postgame handshakes. “You found a way to get the W,” he said. Herman…