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Marble Falls powerlifting wins boys, girls divisions at Lampasas Invitational

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Aaron Arredondo is one of several medalists who helped lead Marble Falls to the team championship of the Lampasas Invitational. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team won the Lampasas Invitational Jan. 19 in both the girls and boys divisions. “I had a feeling before this year started, even last year,” head coach Robert Draper said. “Next year we’re going to be a good team in powerlifting. We have enough depth that we’re going to get points.” The Mustangs earned four individual…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Burnet girls basketball rebounds with victory against Lago Vista

CAPTION: Burnet senior Christina Graves and the Lady Dawgs beat Lago Vista to end the first round of District 24-4A play with a victory. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Lago Vista 53-34 Jan. 20 to end the first round of District 24-4A play. “I thought we did a really good job of executing the offense,” head coach Rick Gates said. “They have a really good player (senior guard Sophia Read), and we did a really good job of limiting her. She still…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Kody Smith fights for the ball during a pass against Georgetown Gateway defends. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 59-42 Jan. 20 the heels of losing to Lago Vista 58-47 Jan. 17. During the Jan. 20 contest, the Gators led 12-7 after the first quarter. The Mustangs finally tied the game at 19-19 with 1 minute and 48 seconds left in the half but were held scoreless the rest of the way. Meanwhile, Gateway…

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Burnet powerlifters finish in top 4 at own invitational meet

CAPTION: Burnet’s Lainey Rye looks to the ceiling as she demonstrates the proper stance for a successful squat. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School powerlifting teams finished in the top four in the boys and girls divisions at their annual invitational Jan. 12 that drew nine teams and 174 lifters. The Bulldogs placed second overall in the team standings, while the Lady Dawgs were fourth. “We had multiple athletes place in the top five of their weight class and earning team points and medals,” head coach Tyler McIntosh said. “Coach Couch and I…

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Faith Academy boys basketball defeats Bryan Brazos Christian on buzzer beater

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior guard Diego Chavira hit a 3-pointer before the last horn sounded to ensure another Flames victory. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team squeaked out a 59-56 win against Bryan Brazos Christian Jan. 19 when senior guard guard Diego Chavira nailed the 3-pointer right before the horn sounded to end the contest. The victory sets up a showdown for first place in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools when the Flames travel to face…

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Burnet girls basketball fights back from double-digit deficit against Jarrell

CAPTION: Burnet senior Grace Gates hits one of her three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against Jarrell in a furious comeback. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 39-37 Jan. 17 in a District 24-4A battle to drop to 1-2. The Lady Cougars led the Lady Dawgs 11-9 after the first period and 19-17 at the break but outscored Burnet 13-4 in the third stanza for a 32-21 advantage headed into the final quarter. But instead of accepting the outcome, the Lady…

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Burnet boys basketball loses to Jarrell on final possession

CAPTION: Burnet junior guard Reese Syphrett and the Bulldogs almost complete a comeback against Jarrell. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team lost to Jarrell 45-43 Jan. 17 to go to 1-1 in District 24-4A play. The Cougars (13-9, 1-1) had the final possession with seven seconds left, missed the attempt but got the offensive rebound for the game winner with a second remaining. The outcome was the latest in positive results for Jarrell, Burnet head coach Roy Kiser said. “Jarrell came out really hot,…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer finishes third at Bastrop tourney, adds win against Class 5A opponent

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs celebrate earning wins at the Bastrop Tournament. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Veterans Memorial 4-1 Jan. 17 after going 2-2 at the Bastrop Tournament Jan. 12-14 to finish third overall. Against Veterans Memorial, the Mustangs (8-2) took a 2-1 lead in the first half and added two more goals in the second half to cruise to the win. At the Bastrop Tournament Jan. 14, Marble Falls defeated Manor New Tech in penalty kicks for third place after…

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Marble Falls girls basketball’s Rodriguez scores 1,000th career point, helps team to top of district standings

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez (middle holding the purple ball) celebrates scoring 1,000 points in a career with her teammates after the Lady Mustangs won their fourth District 24-4A game. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lago Vista 53-33 Jan. 17 to move to first place of the District 24-4A standings after completing the first round. During the contest, senior guard Tea Rodriguez scored her 1,000th career point and led the team with a total of 16. She entered the game with 998…

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