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Ortis is invaluable to Marble Falls softball

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls outfielder Aydan Ortis is the Lady Mustangs’ only senior on the 2024 roster. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Only one senior is on the Marble Falls High School softball roster — Aydan Ortis. Ortis is relied upon to offer her experience to underclassmen still learning their positions and to help them remain calm in getting three outs to get out of an inning. The outfielder calls herself a position utilitarian, which gives coaches options on where to put her. “I play roughly every position on the field,”…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Lago Vista

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman shortstop Jocelyn Suarez continues to “make good plays” for the Lady Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lago Vista 9-6 in District 24-4A play April 12. The Lady Vikings took a 2-0 lead after the first inning, but the Lady Mustangs tied it 2-2 in the second. “We went small ball, and they were forced to play small,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “We took advantage of Lago Vista errors.” The Lady Vikings regained the lead thanks…

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Marble Falls baseball loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: The Marble Falls class of 2024, which includes Sergio Hernandez, keeps producing positively for the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lago Vista 13-3 April 12 in District 24-4A play. The Vikings (15-9-1, 7-4) had 6 hits, and the Mustangs committed 8 errors. “We did more for their offense than they did,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said. “They definitely wanted to win it.” He noted some of the same challenges for his players crept back in. “We played…

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Marble Falls boys soccer’s Hoover ‘retires from coaching’

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: Rick Hoover (front) announces he is stepping down as the boys soccer head coach at Marble Falls High School. File photo Marble Falls High School boys soccer head coach Rick Hoover announced he is “retiring from coaching.” He told his players of his decision April 11 after 11 years of guiding the program. “I contemplated it the last couple of years,” he said. “I’ve really had this decision made, to be honest, since last year. I didn’t want to put it out there. I didn’t want the attention away…

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Marble Falls track and field athletes advance to regionals

April 12, 2024April 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Nick Dahl (left) races to the finish line of the 800 meters at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet April 10 at Lago Vista High School. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Members of the Marble Falls High School track and field teams placed in the top four of the District 23 and 24-4A area meet April 10 to advance to the Class 4A Region III meet. To the surprise of very few, senior Nick Dahl, juniors Kylie Roberts and Tyler Hamblin and freshman Madison Cuplin…

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Marble Falls’ Marcum travels to Germany for week of soccer, learning

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Jett Marcum’s Spring Break trip to Germany helps him improve his soccer skills, discover more about another country. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls High School freshman goalie Jett Marcum spent his Spring Break combining what many wish they could — traveling to Europe and playing soccer. Marcum traveled to Germany with his club team, ODP, and visited Munich, Salzburg, Ausburg, Bavaria, Bloomberg and Zurich. “It was amazing,” he said. “We got a lot of free time to check out the lifestyle there. It is…

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Burnet boys track wins area meet, joins girls in advancing to regionals

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #champions, #champs, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Brody Danson hands the baton to Colt Stanford, who helps ensure the Bulldogs earn another gold medal at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys and girls track and field teams continued their march through Region III with outstanding performances at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet. The meet was conducted April 10 at Lago Vista High School. Lady Dawgs head coach Crystal Shipley noted nothing came easy at the area meet because of District 23-4A members…

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Marble Falls baseball beats Lago Vista for 1st district win

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Evan Nickowski hit a grand slam to help the Mustangs earn their first District 24-4A victory. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team hung on for an 8-7 victory against Lago Vista April 10 in a contest that was played a day later because of bad weather. Head coach Tyler Porter noted getting a win, especially in District 24-4A, helps in many ways. “Having a zero in the win column isn’t fun,” he said. “It takes pressure off. It’s a sigh…

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Marble Falls softball shows improvement against Georgetown Gateway

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoftball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Camille Catalfamo pitched well during the loss to Georgetown Gateway, according to her coach. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 5-0 April 9 in a game that ended after six innings because of inclement weather. Head coach Alex Lozoya said he met with Gateway officials, who noted that the University Interscholastic League recognizes a game is played in its completion after six innings. That and player safety were reasons why the game has concluded and counts…

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Several Burnet soccer players named all-district

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Amelia Griffin adds a third district Most Valuable Player award to her resume in her final year of eligibility. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School boys and girls soccer programs announce which of their players are named All-District 24-4A. Lady Dawg senior Amelia Griffin, who just signed to play for the University of Texas at Dallas April 5, is the district’s Most Valuable Player for the third year in a row. Kaycie Banton is the co-Offensive MVP, while Reagan Shipley is the Defensive MVP, and…