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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Cedar Hill in Mansfield tourney opener

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Cedar Hill 41-22 to begin the Mansfield Spring Creek Barbeque Invitational Tournament Dec. 28. The Lady Mustangs (11-9) will play McKinney at 3 p.m. Dec. 28. Cedar Hill led 13-4 after the first period and 23-11 at the half. “They had us frustrated in the first half,” head coach John Berkman said. “We turned the ball over before we had a chance to start the offense.” At halftime, the Lady Mustangs recommitted themselves to taking better care of the ball…

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Smoking For Jesus boys basketball hits buzzer beater for win

CAPTION: Smoking for Jesus sophomore guard Michael Richard is part of history for the Eagles basketball team. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Smoking For Jesus boys basketball team is finding its form as evident from some impressive victories that include a 40-37 win against Cherokee Dec. 20 and a 65-58 win against Bulverde Bracken Dec. 17 to end the Faith Academy of Marble Falls tournament. Head coach Boo Maxwell noted the contest against Cherokee pitted two teams that brought out the best in each other. Smoking For Jesus led…

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