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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Garen Jones contributed to the stat sheet throughout the win against Lampasas. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 61-56 Jan. 7 to move to 3-0 in District 24-4A play. “Super proud of the efforts from our entire team,” head coach John Berkman said. “Felt like some things just weren’t going our way. Whether it be missed shots, missed opportunities, guys in foul trouble – you name it. Felt like it didn’t go our…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Marble Falls in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Kylie Roberts (21) nails a 3-pointer from the top of the key against Burnet. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke PhotographyThe Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Marble Falls 60-34 Jan. 3 in the District 24-4A opener for both programs. “I think we played solid for four quarters,” Lady Dawgs head coach Doug Messer said. “In all three phases of the game.” The Lady Dawgs led 15-13 after the first quarter thanks to hitting three 3-pointers paced by senior forward Sierra Schaefer and senior guard Sydney…

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Faith Academy boys basketball beat Keystone in district opener

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior center Judah Phillips continues to dominate the lane thanks to his 6-foot and 10-inch height long arms. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team made quick work of San Antonio Keystone 73-44 Jan. 4 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Schools. “At the beginning of the year, everyone has goals,” Flames head coach Zakk Revelle said. “It’s hard to win district if you don’t win district games. For this team to go in and…

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Faith Academy girls basketball beats Brentwood Christian, Keystone

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls freshman guard Layla Terrell (10) and senior post Hadley Shipley (2) don’t allow the Round Rock Brentwood Christian ball handler to make a pass or dribble. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team defeated San Antonio Keystone 60-49 Jan. 4 on the heels of defeating Round Rock Brentwood Christian 65-38 Dec. 30. The victory against Keystone was in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Head coach Harvey Vaughn took a hard look at…

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Burnet girls basketball aims to continue winning ways

CAPTION: Burnet senior Sydney Lough returns to help the Lady Dawgs defend their district title. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team will walk into Max Copeland Gym at Marble Falls High School with several familiar faces to begin District 24-4A play Friday, Jan. 3. The varsity game tips off at 2:30 p.m. The Lady Dawgs feature a veteran roster led by seniors Sydney Lough, Aubrey Mathews, Cydney Robison, Sierra Schaefer and Kloe Shannon. The one change that happened during the offseason was at head…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Salado

CAPTION: Senior guard Tidus Willie led the Mustangs in scoring to help his team remain atop of the district standings. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Salado 63-50 Dec. 31 to move to 2-0 in District 24-4A play. “We played an uptempo game,” head coach John Berkman said. “We pressed the whole time.” The Mustangs (11-6) led 19-10 after the first period, 34-21 at the half and 45-31 going into the final quarter. The Eagles (9-13, 0-2) outscored Marble Falls 19-18 in the…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Brownwood

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior center Leslie Reynoso continues to pound the glass and score points for her team. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Brownwood 57-29 Dec. 31. The Lady Mustangs now turn their attention to Burnet in the District 24-4A opener at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Max Copeland Gym. The Lady Lions, who led 17-4 after the first period, took advantage of offensive opportunities when they came. “We fouled too much,” Marble Falls head coach Adley Canales said. “They…

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Faith Academy boys basketball competes in own tourney

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior guard Asher Apel takes the contact as he drives to the hoop for a score. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team finished its own tournament Dec. 20-21 with a 2-1 record. The Flames (11-9) defeated Austin Regents 48-41 and New Braunfels Christian 56-53 but lost to Round Rock Brentwood Christian 51-38. Head coach Zakk Revelle said beating Regents was significant considering the his team lost to the Knights 56-53 days earlier and that NBC “is a solid (Texas Association of…

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Marble Falls girls basketball beats Canyon Lake

CAPTION: All the elements came together for the Lady Mustangs led by their defensive effort as illustrated by senior forward Kylie Roberts (21) and junior forward Leslie Reynoso (25). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Canyon Lake 36-31 Dec. 30 before breaking for the Christmas holiday. “We played our brand of basketball,” head coach Adley Canales said. “We played our tempo with an up pace. We played from the inside out.” The Lady Mustangs committed to getting their posts involved at the…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Burnet in district opener

CAPTION: The Mustangs committed to playing tenacious defense to make it difficult on the Bulldogs to make shots. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Burnet 41-31 Dec. 20 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. It was a battle of the last two district champions in another Burnet County classic. “It was a game we felt control of from the start all the way through,” head coach John Berkman said. “I’m really proud of our guys.” From the start, the Bulldogs…

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