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Marble Falls football hosts Burnet in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defensive lineman Noah Lyon’s sixth sense for the ball makes him an important part of the defense. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet County clash between the Bulldogs and the Mustangs is always big for residents, alumni and students. The 110th edition isn’t any different except that because it’s also the District 4-4A Division I opener, it simply might mean more. “The reality is it’s a five-team district,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “You win one, you’re in. When we set our goals, we…

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Faith Academy football looks to bounce back against Cherokee

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Cherokee to Britton Field for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 11. The Indians (4-1) are entering this contest after suffering their first loss of the season. It came against Benjamin 106-88. They beat Sidney 60-14, shut out Round Rock Christian 46-0 and Highland 49-0, and crushed Leakey 51-6. Cherokee is led by junior quarterback Joel Valdez. “They have a good team,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “They’re well coached, and they are a good group of kids.” The Flames (2-4)…

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Burnet football is fitting the puzzle pieces

CAPTION: Burnet senior athlete Marcus Pimentel’s multiple skills allows coaches to use him where he is needed. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School football team continues its preparations for the District 4-4A opener against Marble Falls at Mustang Stadium and will enter the contest with some momentum. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Mustang Stadium. While the Bulldogs may not have had the start to the 2024 season it wanted, few can argue with the results of the last month. After losing…

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Faith Academy volleyball continues district march

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Abby Blackington fills many roles for the Lady Flames. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Austin San Juan Diego 3-1 Oct. 8 to go to 5-3 in District 5-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “We’re exactly where we need to be,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. The Lady Flames (14-15-2), who are no worse than third in the district standings, took the first set 25-23, lost the second 19-25, and won the third 25-12. In…

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Burnet, Marble Falls perform well at district cross country meet

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Tyler Hamblin is the District 24-4A boys varsity individual champion. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography While this year’s District 24-4A cross country meet had new members, the results were very similar to what they’ve always been. Burnet punched return tickets to the Class 4A Region III meet thanks to finishing in the top three of both varsity divisions in a meet conducted Oct. 8 at Marble Falls High School. But Marble Falls senior Tyler Hamblin earned his first individual district crown to lead the Mustangs to…

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Marble Falls volleyball beats Jarrell

CAPTION: Junior libero Kate McCary’s (2) defensive prowess frustrates opponents because she’s unafraid any call coming to her. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team earned a crucial 3-1 victory against Jarrell Oct. 4. That meant the Lady Mustangs (19-13, 3-3) ended the first round of District 24-4A play on a three-match winning streak. “I think our mental toughness showed,” head coach Christopher Pace said. “That’s not an easy place to play. I think we did have a lot better mental edge. We were mentally…

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Marble Falls meet prepares runners for district

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Reese Massey’s drive for success pushes her to the podium.  Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The final week of the high school cross country regular season is here. Therefore, Marble Falls and Burnet are preparing for the District 24-4A meet that will be conducted Tuesday, Oct.8, at Marble Falls High School. The girls varsity race starts the meet at 8:45 a.m. followed by the boys varsity at 9:15 a.m., girls junior varsity at 9:45 a.m., and boys junior varsity at 10:45 a.m. This year’s meet will…

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Faith Academy loses to Oglesby

CAPTION: Freshman Landon Silvers returned a kickoff 76 yards to paydirt against Oglesby. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Oglesby 62-12 Oct. 4 in a contest that ended in the third quarter. “We just did not execute,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They were more physical than we were. They’ve been a really good team in the (University Interscholastic League),” he said. “They have a lot of talent. They were strong. (Head coach Jeb) Dixon has done a great job. When he…

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Burnet football rolls to homecoming win against Lake View

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado leads the Bulldogs to a big homecoming win against San Angelo Lake View. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team crushed San Angelo Lake View 50-14 Oct. 4 to move to 4-2 on the year. Next up is a road trip to Marble Falls (2-4) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 11, at Mustang Stadium in the District 4-4A opener for both. A powerful rushing attack against the Chiefs (1-5) paved the way to victory. The Bulldogs (4-2)…

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Marble Falls football loses to Devine

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman (right) speaks to the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Devine 28-27 Oct. 4 to finish its pre-district season. The Mustangs (2-4) now prepare for the Burnet Bulldogs (4-2) in the District 4-4A Division I opener Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at home. Down 21-13 at the half, Marble Falls received the ball to start the third quarter. Junior Joaquin Aguilar had a a big return. He was eventually tackled on the Devine…

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