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Llano football to face top-ranked Edna

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #UIL, #UILfootball, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Llano running back Trey Mote (8) and the Yellow Jackets are preparing for their biggest challenge yet. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team is gearing up to meet Edna, a team that has consistently been ranked in the top 5 in Class 3A Division I. The two meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr. in San Antonio. It’s a rematch of a contest played in the same round in 2022 where the Cowboys prevailed 40-21. And just…

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Burnet football season ends in loss to Andrews

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior athlete Marcus Pimentel and the Bulldogs gave it all they had against Andrews. Photo by Martelle Luedecked/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Andrews 35-21 Nov. 15 in the first round of the Class 4A Division I playoffs. The Bulldogs (5-6, 1-3) end their season by finishing fourth in District 4-4A Division 1 play. “I’m proud of our kids,” said Burnet head coach Ben Speer, who finishes his first season at the helm. “I told them I’ve seen the growth. We fail our kids…

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Burnet football faces Andrews for bi-district title

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior quarterback Rhett Murray, junior running back Josiah Coronado, and the Bulldogs are taking on Andrews. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team begins the 2024 Class 4A Division I playoffs by meeting Andrews at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at San Angelo Stadium, 1919 Knickerbocker Road. The Mustangs (4-6, 3-0 District 3-4A Division I champions) utilize the slot-T offense very similar to how the Marble Falls Mustangs operated it in 2020 and 2021. “They’re very comparable to Marble Falls’ philosophy,” Burnet head coach…

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Jonesboro, under Marble Falls grad’s guidance, wins state title

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #champions, #champs, #Eagles, #flyeaglesfly, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jonesboro, #ladyeagles, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoftball, #UILstate0 comment

CAPTION: Jonesboro softball coaches Cody (left) and Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy celebrate winning the Class 1A state championship with Gary and Traci Thomas, Amanda’s parents. Courtesy photo The Jonesboro High School softball team beat Neches 3-1 May 29 to capture the 2024 Class 1A state championship. “It feels amazing,” said head coach Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy, a 2014 Marble Falls High School graduate. “I’m so proud of our kiddos. They came ready to play and were ready to go.” Neches scored its only run in the second inning by taking advantage of…

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Marble Falls grad’s Jonesboro softball team run rules Slocum, to play for state title

May 28, 2024May 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #joneboro, #ladyeagles, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoftball, #UILstate0 comment

The Jonesboro High School softball team crushed Slocum 10-0 in six innings in the first contest of the Class 1A state tournament May 28. The Lady Eagles (22-7, 9-1 District 12-1A runners-up), who are coached by 2014 Marble Falls High School graduate Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy. will face Neches in the state championship at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Red and Charline McCombs Field on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Neches beat Hermleigh 7-2 in the second semifinal contest. “I just thought they were excited and ready to…

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Marble Falls grad guides Jonesboro to softball state tourney

May 23, 2024May 25, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #champs, #flyeaglesfly, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jonesboro, #ladyeagles, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #state, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy (second from left) celebrates winning the Class 1A Region II championship with her parents Traci (left) and Gary (third from left) and her husband and assistant coach Cody LeCroy. Courtesy photo In her first year as the Jonesboro High School softball head coach, Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy accomplished a task she and her Marble Falls High School teammates dreamed of. Qualifying for the state tournament. The Lady Eagles will face Slocum at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in a state semifinal contest of the Class 1A state…

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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 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 boys soccer shocks Davenport for 1st playoff win

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoccer, #UILsoccerplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Davenport 3-1 in a Class 4A bi-district championship match that needed 80 minutes of regulation and two overtimes to decide. “This was an upset,” Burnet head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(The Wolves) were expected to compete this year in the regionals at least. Last year was the first time the Bulldogs competed in the playoffs. This year was the first bi-district championship for the boys in school history. I’m so excited for our young men who work so hard. Our motto is…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Wimberley for bi-district title

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #texans, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Esteban Dominguez and the Mustangs make quick work of Wimberley thanks to completing scoring opportunities when they arise. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Wimberley 7-1 March 26 for a bi-district championship. Next up is San Antonio Fox Tech (12-9-1, 5-4-1 District 27-4A third place) at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Mustang Stadium on the Marble Falls High School campus. The Mustangs (20-2-1, 10-0 District 25-4A champion) took a 5-1 at the half. The Texans (9-11-1, 6-4 District 26-4A co runners-up)…