#Mustangs Archives - Page 46 of 74

Marble Falls runners show commitment to prepare for success

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #running, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Connor Yaklin (standing, left) and junior Tyler Hamblin help senior Nick Dahl with post-running stretching after a recent practice. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Even as the sun shined, bringing hotter temperatures during the practice, the Marble Falls High School cross country team refused to quit. That’s an important part of running — pushing through when the body and the elements challenge a runner’s mentality as well as their physical fitness. These Mustangs, however, are a motivated bunch. They enter the 2023 season as the defending…

Featured Football High School

Marble Falls football players look to mimic playoff success

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior halfback Jaime Castillo and senior lineman Jeremiah Bales display the close bonds the Mustangs have during media day Aug. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fiero Nothing about the play looked any different from the hundreds, if not thousands, of times the Marble Falls High School football team lined up in its offensive power play. The linemen and running backs showed their discipline by not moving before the ball was snapped. And then controlled chaos ensued. Seniors Jeremiah Bales and Gavin Hernandez exploded toward their defensive counterparts,…

Featured Volleyball

Youth volleyball league spurs more to attend Marble Falls camp

August 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Numerous youngsters of various ages attend the Marble Falls Lady Mustang volleyball camp, which illustrates the interest in the sport and shows fans what’s coming especially from the elementary-aged students. Courtesy photo One week before the start of the Marble Falls High School volleyball team’s two-a-days training camp, head coach Kait Goertz and her staff conducted a youth camp to give younger players an opportunity to learn. The camp drew 60 youth in elementary and middle school and another 40 for the teen camp for high school players. “That’s…

Featured Golf

Marble Falls golf coach resigns, interviews are starting

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #golf, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #links, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The 2022-23 Marble Falls boys golf team under the direction of Rick Blackington (right) had a banner year that makes this a great job for the next coach. File photo The Marble Falls High School golf program is in search of a new head coach after Rick Blackington resigned last week to pursue another career. Assistant athletic director John Berkman said Marble Falls Independent School District has posted the job opening and is accepting applications with interviews starting soon. “We want to move quickly because of the timing,” he…

Featured Football High School

Continuity highlights Burnet football’s training camp

August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #trainingcamp, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Jace Haberer leaps high to make this grab during a defensive drill designed to make the Bulldogs find and react quickly to the ball in an attempt to create turnovers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After taking a short break, the Burnet High School football team spent the second half of its time at Bulldog Field Aug. 1 attacking defensive drills established by defensive coordinator Ben Speer and the staff. Defensive line coach Tim Perkins showed his players which foot to use and where to step, where…

Featured Football High School

Marble Falls football looking for more than shooting stars

July 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls linemen work on blocking assignments, the proper footwork and hand placement during a drill on the first day of fall training camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The sounds of whistles and yells echoed throughout Mustang Stadium as the Marble Falls High School football team was in the midst of spending two hours on the artificial turf July 31 on the first day of fall training camp. Coaches were with various position groups as the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity spread throughout the 120-yard field. Defensive…

Featured Powerlifting Running

Marble Falls grad Stephenson opens smoothie bar

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #nutrition, #smoothie, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The different ingredients, flavors and offerings of Fresh Fuel Nutrition is a dream come true for operator Jesse Stephenson. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography A new smoothie and healthy foods bar is opening inside The Athletic Club in Marble Falls. Fresh Fuel Nutrition is operated by Jesse Stephenson, a 2020 graduate of Marble Falls High School. She is hosting a grand opening Tuesday, Aug. 1. Operating hours are 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Athletic Club is at 2312 U.S. 281…

Featured Volleyball

Marble Falls volleyball has the pieces for a great 2023

July 30, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #volleyball0 comment

High school gyms across the state of Texas will be unlocked Monday, July 31, so volleyball players can make their way to locker rooms and the court to get ready for the 2023 season. Max Copeland Gym on the Marble Falls High School campus will welcome players at 7:30 a.m., head coach Kait Goertz said, on the heels of finishing the teen camp last week where 40 Lady Mustangs in grades 9-12 attended. “I’m super excited about what I’m seeing,” she said. “The confidence going out and doing what they…

Baseball Basketball Featured Football Golf High School High School High School

Former players raise money for Burnet County resident Jerry Watson scholarship

July 29, 2023July 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #golf, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #JerryWatson, #links, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The kids who played for Jerry Watson — who are all grown up with careers and some with families of their own — gathered to honor a man whose influence continues to impact them today. Sixty golfers converged at Hidden Falls Golf Club July 22 to play in The Inaugural Jerry Watson Meadowlakes Classic, choosing to combine two of Watson’s passions: sports and a deep desire to help children be the best they can be. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund a scholarship in Watson’s memory. Watson,…

Featured Football

Hill Country Elite finish in top 3 at National Qualifier

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#billies, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Elite, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HCElite, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Panthers, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Ethan Sanchez of Burnet makes this catch during the tie against the Midwest Grizzlies in the Hill Country Elite’s opener of the D1 National Qualifier in Muskogee, Okla. July 22. Photo by Desiree Bermudez The Hill Country Elite finished third at the D1 National Qualifier in Muskogee, Okla., July 22-23. The Elite beat the KC Outlaws from Kansas City, Mo., 24-0 , tied the Midwest Grizzlies of Kansas 7-7, and lost 13-8 to the Wichita Sharks, a team from Kansas consisting of 13 year olds. “It was awesome,” head…