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Marble Falls grad Harman receives state award

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Eagles, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #THSBCA, #UILbaseball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Mario Bennett (left) presents the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association award named after him to Brad Harman, a 1994 graduate of Marble Falls High School. Courtesy photo Brad Harman recently received the Mario Barrett Meritorious Service Award from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Harman, a 1994 graduate of Marble Falls High School, is the baseball head coach at Abilene High and a member of the association for 27 years. Harman, who has served multiple positions in the association, called receiving the award a real honor. “Mario…

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4 Marble Falls baseball players named all-district

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior pitcher Evan Nickowski is a member of the All-District 24-4A team. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School baseball team had four Mustangs chosen all-District 24-4A by coaches of member schools. Named to the first team is senior Evan Nickowski. Second team members are senior catcher Isaias Roman and sophomore Canon Cochran. Honorable mention went to junior pitcher Colton Minor. Head coach Tyler Porter said there’s not much more he can say about the seniors, adding he gives them as much credit for the…

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Burnet baseball’s incredible season ends

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Chinaspring, #Cougars, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet starting senior pitchers Dash Denton (left) and Kade Shaw are two reasons why the Bulldogs had a successful 2024 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team lost to China Spring 4-3 May 17 to finish its 2024 season. The Bulldogs (30-6, 13-2 District 24-4A champions) end the season with an appearance in the Class 4A regional quarterfinals for the first time in more than decade. The Cougars (30-5, 9-1 District 23-4A champions) accomplished a task against Burnet no other opponent did – give…

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Burnet baseball loses to China Spring in opener

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Chinaspring, #Cougars, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Will Johnson had 2 hits during the loss to China Spring in game one of the best-of-three playoff series. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team lost to China Spring 9-2 in game one of the Class 4A Region III quarterfinals best-of-three series May 16. Game two is slated for 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, in China Spring. Game three, if necessary, will follow 30 minutes after the second contest ends. Burnet (30-5, 13-2 District 24-4A champion) head coach Russell Houston noted the glaring difference between…

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Burnet adds area title, prepares for China Spring

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#buffs, #bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Giddings, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw threw a complete game in helping the Bulldogs earn another series sweep. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team swept Giddings in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs May 10-11. The Bulldogs won game one 8-0 and game two 6-0. It’s the Bulldogs’ (30-4, 13-2 District 24-4A champions) first win in the second round of the playoffs since 2010. “I’m super excited for the kiddos to make it to the third round,” Burnet head coach Russell Houston said. “It’s…

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Burnet baseball ready for Giddings in playoffs

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#buffs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #dawgs, #GoBuffs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Dash Denton and the Bulldogs look to add another gold glove to the trophy case. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team will meet Giddings in a best-of-three area series in the Class 4A playoffs. Game one is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, while game two is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Game three, if necessary, will begin 30 minutes after the second contest ends. All games will be played at Georgetown East View High School. The Buffaloes (11-15,…

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Burnet baseball beats Robinson for bi-district title

May 4, 2024May 5, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Will Johnson and the Burnet Bulldogs win their first bi-district championship under the direction of head coach Russell Houston. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team didn’t allow anything to keep the Bulldogs from sweeping Waco Robinson May 3 for a bi-district title. The Bulldogs (28-4, 13-2 District 24-4A champions) gutted out a 4-3 win in game one and kept their focus through a 90-minute lightning delay to shutout the Rockets 10-0 in game two and finish the series. Burnet will meet Giddings in the area…

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Burnet baseball attempting to ground the Rockets

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet baseball head coach Russell Houston congratulates the Bulldogs on a great District 24-4A campaign and being district champions. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography Bad weather forced officials with the Burnet and Waco Robinson baseball teams postpone game one of their best-of-three bi-district series to Friday, May 3. Now the two will play in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Bulldog Diamonds on the Burnet High School campus. Game two will follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first contest and Burnet will be the visiting team.…

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Burnet baseball beats Lago Vista on thrilling double play

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #UILbaseballplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School baseball team beat Lago Vista 4-3 April 26 thanks to a play at home. The Vikings had one out and runners at the corners when pitcher Cooper Faris struck out Lago Vista senior Mason Harris. But catcher Alex Cantrell dropped the strike. As Harris was running toward first, Cantrell checked the runner at third — Lago Vista freshman Benson Hood — who didn’t stray far from the bag. Cantrell had no choice but to throw to first baseman Will Johnson for the out and reset for…

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Burnet baseball aim to end district play the right way

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Kade Shaw and the Bulldogs want to end the regular season with momentum starting with the final District 24-4A ball game. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team welcomes Lago Vista at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, for its final District 24-4A contest of the 2024 season. The Bulldogs (24-4, 12-2 district champions) want to honor their seniors with a bounce back performance after losing to the Vikings (17-7-1, 9-5 co-district runners-up) 9-6 April 23. Burnet head coach Russell Houston believes a loss can…