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Marble Falls girls basketball wins bi-district title

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs’ banner says it all as they move on to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team beat China Spring 41-32 Feb. 13 to win another bi-district championship. The Lady Mustangs (20-13, 6-2 District 24-4A champions) will face the winner of Wheatley and Caldwell, which play Tuesday, Feb. 14. “We’re just really excited to get a playoff win,” head coach John Berkman said. “I’m proud of our girls for sticking to our game plan,…

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Marble Falls girls hoops loses to Boerne High

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#boerne, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #ladyhounds, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach John Berkman (standing, left) notes playing at a high level is imperative to success, which is a great lesson learned from the loss to Boerne High. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Boerne High 52-21 Dec. 9. The Lady Hounds (13-1) are ranked No. 6 in the Class 4A poll of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, while the Lady Mustangs (9-6) are at No. 22. “We got beat, we weren’t ready to play,” head coach…

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Llano football season ends with loss to Edna in state quarterfinals

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Llano senior defensive back Isaiah Bush points to let the Llano bench and fans know the Yellow Jackets have recovered a fumble as senior defensive back Caden Bauman (17) and senior defensive end Jaxon Rhea (44) begin to run toward their teammates in celebration against Edna Dec. 2. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Llano High School football team lost to Edna 40-21 Dec. 1 in the Class 3A Division I regional finals or state quarterfinals of the University Interscholastic League playoffs. The Yellow Jackets end the season with…

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Llano football beats Industrial, will face Edna in fourth round of the playoffs

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Llano Yellow Jackets pose with another gold ball trophy that symbolizes another Class 3A Division I postseason victory. This one came against Vanderbilt Industrial Nov. 25. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team ensured everyone continued to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to its 42-17 victory against Vanderbilt Industrial Nov. 25. The Yellow Jackets (13-0, 6-0 District 13-3A Division I champions) will face Edna (12-1, 6-1 District 15-3A Division I champion) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Rattler Stadium, 2601 Rattler Road in…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAOIAO, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Llano senior softball pitcher Madison Kloepper signs her National Letter of Intent to play for Western New Mexico Nov. 9 as she is surrounded by her loved ones and Llano softball coaches Beau and Barbara Burnett (standing). Courtesy photo The contenders continue to be separated from the pretenders and the Highland Lakes region has two football teams still on the path of winning a state championship. And while the gridiron continues to take center stage, the basketball season is revealing some talented and hard-working teams, too. But there’s no…

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Canyon Lake faces Calhoun in area playoff game

November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 Daniel Clifton#canyonlake, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #texashillcountry, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake senior running back Helijah Johnson follows his linemen including Freddie Santiago (No. 65) and Sonny Bentley (No. 51) for big gains. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Canyon Lake Hawks (7-3 overall, 5-0 District 13-4A Division I) will meet the Port Lavaca Calhoun Sandcrabs (4-7 overall, 3-2 District 15-4A Division I) in the University Scholastic League’s area playoff round Thursday, Nov. 17, at Eschenburg Field, 1813 Tiger Lane in Floresville. Offensively, the Hawks may be looking in a mirror when they face the Sandcrabs. The Sandcrabs beat the…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagle, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #uiltexas, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Faith Academy Flames and senior Will Lewis have much to be proud of during the 2022 football season. Photo by Stennis Shotts Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The first week of the Texas high school playoffs is complete. And the Highland Lakes went 1-1 with a third team taking a bye and will make its postseason debut Friday, Nov. 18. Meanwhile, a runner signs to compete for his dream school…

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Llano football moves to 11-0 after thrashing Cotulla 44-0

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Cotulla, #Cougars, #goliad, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #uiltexas1 Comment

CAPTION: Llano football head coach Matt Green congratulates his Yellow Jackets on winning a bi-district championship 44-0 against Cotulla Nov. 10. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team fired on every cylinder during its 44-0 bi-district championship win against Cotulla Nov. 10. “It’s been awhile since we played a full game,” head coach Matt Green said, noting the Jackets have played in many contests that featured running clocks in the second half because of their big leads. “We’re going to enjoy this. Our kids needed to…

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Burnet volleyball wins area, faces Salado for regional tourney berth

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs added another gold ball to their trophy case when they defeated Taylor Nov. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team earned another playoff win, beating Taylor 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 Nov. 3. “It was a hard fought win, and they did it in three sets,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “Thank you to everyone who filled the stands. We had an incredible support system, and I know the girls really appreciate it.” Junior outside hitter MaeSyn Gay led the way with…

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Canyon Lake football surges past Taylor to claim share of district title

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Daniel Clifton#hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Canyon Lake senior Chase Anderson gets a little help from his friends — the Hawks’ offensive line — as he races through a gap in the Taylor Ducks’ defense. The Hawks improved to 5-0 in District 13-4A Division I on Friday, Oct. 28, with a 42-24 win over Taylor. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Canyon Lake Hawks earned at least a share of the District 13-4A Division I title Friday, Oct. 28, with a 42-24 win over the visiting Taylor Ducks. But a share is not enough for the…