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Burnet football is fitting the puzzle pieces

CAPTION: Burnet senior athlete Marcus Pimentel’s multiple skills allows coaches to use him where he is needed. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School football team continues its preparations for the District 4-4A opener against Marble Falls at Mustang Stadium and will enter the contest with some momentum. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Mustang Stadium. While the Bulldogs may not have had the start to the 2024 season it wanted, few can argue with the results of the last month. After losing…

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Marble Falls football loses to Devine

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman (right) speaks to the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Devine 28-27 Oct. 4 to finish its pre-district season. The Mustangs (2-4) now prepare for the Burnet Bulldogs (4-2) in the District 4-4A Division I opener Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at home. Down 21-13 at the half, Marble Falls received the ball to start the third quarter. Junior Joaquin Aguilar had a a big return. He was eventually tackled on the Devine…

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Burnet football to host San Angelo Lake View

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will welcome San Angelo Lake View at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to Bulldog Field for the homecoming game. “We have to tune out all the distractions and stay focused and get better to prepare for district,” head coach Ben Speer said. The Chiefs’ (1-4) only win was against Lamesa 55-42 Sept. 13. The losses are to Levelland 44-26, Lubbock High 31-13, Snyder 40-34, and Fort Stockton 30-27. “They’re a team trying to find themselves,” Speer said. “Their starting…

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Marble Falls football takes on Devine

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Brody Graham slows down La Vernia junior running back Sean Garza as he tries to get away in the second quarter. Contributed photos Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls High School football team is back on the road Friday, Oct. 4. The Mustangs are at Devine for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The Warhorses (4-1) are on a four-game winning streak thanks to wins against San Antonio Christian 21-10 Sept. 27, Hondo 46-19 Sept. 20, Natalia 42-0 Sept. 13, and Jourdanton 34-19 Sept. 6. The loss was to…

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Burnet football beats Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet receiver David Prather (8) is congratulated on making his 13-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team defeated Gatesville 23-17 Sept. 27 to give Ben Speer his first home win as a head coach. “(Gatesville) is good, they’re very physical,” he said. “It’s our best win so far. I don’t know if it’s the most important. It’s great to have everybody there and doing it for the community. It made it a whole lot more fun and it…

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Marble Falls football loses to La Vernia

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior receiver Jett Marcum leaps in celebration with senior tight end Noah Lyon after Marcum catches a touchdown pass while junior receiver Kaden Langbein hurries to congratulate Marcum. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to La Vernia 34-14 Sept. 27. The Mustangs (2-3) begin preparations for a road game at Devine at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. “We gave La Vernia a chance to be the better team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “We didn’t take opportunities when…

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Marble Falls football hosts high-powered LaVernia

CAPTION: Pursuing the ball as a herd is a staple of the Marble Falls defense that includes senior defensive back Noah Luckie. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes La Vernia at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to Mustang Stadium. “They’re a good team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “They’re pretty balanced on defense and offense. They do a good job of moving in and out of the spread.” The Bears’ (3-1) only loss is to Cuero 35-28 in week two with wins against…

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Burnet football beats Fredericksburg

CAPTION: Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team defeated Fredericksburg 22-15 Sept. 20 in a pre-district contest. The Bulldogs (2-2) scored all the points they needed in the first half. Burnet head coach Ben Speer noted the Billies enjoy playing in their home stadium and commended the community for rallying around the team. “Fredericksburg is very good, very solid upfront,” he said. “They put pressure in your face. When I worked at Boerne, Boerne and Fredericksburg always played hard. It was always a tough place to…

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Burnet football looks to add another win

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will travel to play at Fredericksburg at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The Bulldogs (1-2) are looking to win their second game in a row, while the Billies (0-3) are searching for their first. But Fredericksburg’s record is deceiving, Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “They’ve played a tough schedule — Lampasas, Wimberley and (Kerrville) Tivy,” he said. “They ran into three really good teams.” Wimberley, which won 35-9, always has a solid team, while Tivy, which was victorious…

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Marble Falls football ready for Brackenridge

The Marble Falls offense, led by junior running back Joaquin Aguilar (left) and senior quarterback Colton Minor, aim to get the attack going against San Antonio Brackenridge. Contributed photos Grace Gates/Luedecke Photography It’s homecoming at Marble Falls High School and the Mustangs are preparing for what some believe is the highlight of the week. The game against San Antonio Brackenridge kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Mustang Stadium on the high school campus. Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman has stressed to the players their roles this week,…

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