February 2025 - Page 4 of 5 - Texas Chalk Talk

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior forward Asher Apel scores for the Flames after being honored in a senior night ceremony before tipoff against Waco Live Oak. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team is looking to end the regular season the same way – with a district title. But standing in the way is Temple Central Texas Christian. The two teams play at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at The Fire Pit. Before that, the junior varsity plays at 5 p.m. and the girls varsity takes…

Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

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CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Noah Lyon (left) defends Burnet senior Aidan Holcomb, who scored 18 points during the win against the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Marble Falls 38-30 Feb. 7 to split the season series in District 24-4A. “We played extremely tough defensively and held them down to 40 and gave ourselves a chance to win the game,” Mustangs head coach John Berkman said. “We just couldn’t score.” The Bulldogs (17-16, 6-5) led from start to finish, taking a 4-0…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Wimberley

Photo by Shaunna Marcum/ShaunnaLisa Photography The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team shut out Wimberley 5-0 in the District 26-4A opener for both squads Feb. 7. The Mustangs led 3-0 in the first half thanks to junior Joaquin Aguilar, who scored two goals while senior Esteban Dominguez added the other goal. Senior Juan Hernandez Barajas, Jr. scored the fourth goal with 19 minutes and 24 seconds remaining in the match. Aguilar got his hat-trick goal with 11:34 left. New head coach Ryan Craven called winning the district opener “huge.”…

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Marble Falls softball to lean on talent, experience

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CAPTION: Freshman pitcher Brooklyn D’Amico is getting used to the speed on the varsity level. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroA new season of Marble Falls High School softball means mixing in some new players with some familiar favorites. Head coach Alex Lozoya, who is entering his third season at the helm, said this year’s roster has the power at the plate and on the field, important elements for success. Senior Kylie Roberts, who just finished her commitment to the basketball team, is a multi-year letterman and is the second baseman. Sophomore…

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Burnet girls hoops takes on China Spring

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The Burnet High School girls basketball team will face China Spring at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Copperas Cove High School for a bi-district championship. It’s a rematch of the season opener Nov. 5. The Lady Cougars (17-16, 4-6 third in District 23-4A) prevailed 56-53. “We’re a way different team,” Burnet head coach Doug Messer said. “I bet they are, too. “ The game in November was played at China Spring and Burnet (17-15, 8-2 District 24-4A runner-up) was without junior Journey Denton and senior Sydney Lough, who were…

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Faith Academy grad Henry shows true character in returning to Rice track

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #houston, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #ncaa, #owls, #rice, #running, #track0 comment

CAPTION: Former Faith Academy standout Augustus Henry symbolizes the best in sports – facing adversity head-on and coming back from it. Courtesy photo Every athlete says they love the sport they play. Only when it’s taken from them and they must fight to return to the lineup does that love come shining through. That perfectly describes Rice University heptathlete and decathlete Augustus Henry. The 2021 Faith Academy of Marble Falls graduate has battled through three career-defining injuries since he signed with the Owls and is poised to accomplish all of…

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New facilities would meet the most important role of athletics

February 7, 2025February 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman describes a typical practice day at the high school and how coaches work together to meet the needs of their athletes. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The possibilities of building new facilities for extracurricular activities at Marble Falls High School will better meet the No. 1 objective for those students – to properly prepare them for their seasons. That’s according to Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman. On Jan. 31, the Marble Falls Independent School District’s Board…

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Faith Academy boys basketball hosts No. 1 Waco Live Oak

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CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Asher Apel will be honored before tonight’s game against Waco Live Oak. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team is ready for the rematch against Waco Live Oak in a battle of the top two teams in the state. The Falcons (25-4, 10-0) beat the Flames (19-10, 9-1) 66-50 in the first round of District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Live Oak is ranked No. 1 in the TAPPS Class 3A poll of the Texas…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Jarrell

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore guard Cypress Neve’s scoring helps the Mustangs secure a win against Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Jarrell 58-51 Feb. 4 to clinch a spot in the Class 4A Division I playoffs. The Mustangs (6-4) are currently third in the District 24-4A standings. Head coach John Berkman said he didn’t tell the Mustangs before the contest that if they won, they’re headed to the playoffs. “I walked into the locker room and told them that win secured a playoff spot,”…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Jarrell

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Adley Canales finishes his first year as the head coach of the Lady Mustangs, a season he will remember as a “year of growth.” Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Jarrell 63-51 Feb. 4 to end the season. The Lady Mustangs led 13-12 after the first period and trailed 28-26 at the half and 41-39 after three quarters. “They hit a buzzer beater at the horn at the half,” Marble Falls head coach Adley Canales said. “We played even in the…

Month: February 2025

Faith Academy boys basketball beats Waco Live Oak

Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

Marble Falls boys soccer beats Wimberley

Marble Falls softball to lean on talent, experience

Burnet girls hoops takes on China Spring

Faith Academy grad Henry shows true character in returning to Rice track

New facilities would meet the most important role of athletics

Faith Academy boys basketball hosts No. 1 Waco Live Oak

Marble Falls boys basketball beats Jarrell

Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Jarrell