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Lampasas outlasts Canyon Lake for co-district championship

CAPTION: Canyon Lake’s Harris Gilliam slices his way through the Lampasas Badgers’ defense during the two teams’ Nov. 3 contest. The Hawks and Badgers traded blows throughout the game, but in the end, Lampasas added to late fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 53-34 victory. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Lampasas High School football team needed the final three minutes of their road game against the Canyon Lake Hawks to lock in a part of the District 13-4A Division I crown. The Hawks (2-8 overall, 1-4 District 13-4A Division I) gave…

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Marble Falls football head coach Herman resigns

CAPTION: Brian Herman submitted his resignation Nov. 7 after five years of leading the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department. Photo by Ralph Arvesen Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and head football coach Brian Herman turned in his resignation Nov. 7, four days after the Mustangs completed the 2023 season. The school district announced the resignation in a joint statement with Herman that was released around 8:30 a.m. Herman will move into an administrative role under the direction of Dr. Jeff Gasaway, the district’s superintendent. Herman’s contract…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls fifth-grader Reese Butler is on his way to the end zone during the Mustangs’ 22-0 win against Boerne in the fifth-grade championship of the Hill Country Youth Football league Nov 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Texas High School football playoffs are starting this week and only one Highland Lakes team is advancing. To say that is unfortunate is an understatement. So let’s take a closer look. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please…

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Burnet football beats Taylor to be co-district champs, playing Somerset Nov. 9

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Bryan Wood shows the Bulldogs a gold ball symbolizing they are the District 13-4A Division I champions. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team beat Taylor 13-7 Nov. 3 to claim a share of the District 13-4A Division I crown. The Bulldogs (7-3, 4-1) now prepare for Somerset (6-4, 3-2 District 14-4A Division I co-runner-up) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at San Marcos High School. “I’m just happy for our kids,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said. “We wanted to make…

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Marble Falls football shows heart in battle against Davenport

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior quarterback Colton Minor looks for a route to the end zone during the Mustangs’ loss to San Antonio Davenport. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team ended its season in a loss to San Antonio Davenport 28-7 Nov. 3. The Mustangs’ (1-9, 0-5) lone win this season came against Fredericksburg 14-9 in week five. The Billies (3-7, 3-2 District 14-4A Division I) are preparing to face either Davenport or Lampasas for a bi-district championship. Marble Falls head coach Brian Herman commended his…

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Marble Falls football braces for Davenport

CAPTION: The Marble Falls defense, which includes junior Kole Becker (10) and senior Yoel Gutierrez (3), will face another challenge, district leader San Antonio Davenport in the season finale. The Wolves average 556 yards of total offense and around 50 points per game. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes San Antonio Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the final game of the 2023 season. Davenport (6-3, 3-1) was the District 13-4A Division I leader until the Wolves fell…

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Burnet football beats Davenport to move to first in district

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Rhett Murray and the Bulldogs earn another impressive road win and are hitting their strides with one game remaining in the regular season. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Burnet High School football team stunned San Antonio Davenport 41-34 Oct. 27 for a three-way tie in District 13-4A Division I. The Bulldogs (6-3, 3-1), Davenport (6-3, 3-1) and Lampasas (7-2, 3-1) are all tied for first place with one game remaining in the regular season, which will be played Friday, Nov. 3. Taylor (4-4, 1-2) secured the…

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First half leads to outcome in Marble Falls, Lampasas football game

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running back Jaime Castillo went past the 1,000-yard marker during the loss to Lampasas Oct. 27. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photograpy The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lampasas 42-7 Oct. 27. Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo earned 1,000 rushing yards on the season during the contest. He finished with 15 rushes for 79 yards against the Badgers, all unofficial. What’s even more impressive is that he hit the mark while playing in his eighth game. He didn’t suit up for Brownwood Sept.…

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Burnet football takes to district leader Davenport

CAPTION: Burnet seniors Dash Denton (1) and Grant Jones (3) and the Bulldogs are back on the road to face San Antonio Davenport. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Burnet High School football team will face San Antonio Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Davenport High School Stadium. The Wolves (6-3, 3-0) are in first place in the District 13-4A Division I standings, while the Bulldogs (5-3, 2-1) are looking to solidify a playoff berth. But a loss doesn’t eliminate Burnet from the postseason. That’s because the Bulldogs already…

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Marble Falls football readies for the Lampasas Badgers

CAPTION: Marble Falls quarterback Colton Minor and the Mustangs travel north to take on the Lampasas Badgers, who are currently second in the District 13-4A Division I standings. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team travels to play at Lampasas Friday, Oct. 27. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Field. Lampasas (6-2, 2-1 District 13-4A Division I) is looking to bounce back after losing to San Antonio Davenport 56-21 last week. Marble Falls (1-7, 0-3) is seeking its first district win. The Badgers feature speed…

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