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Marble Falls football returns to playing 7 on 7

CAPTION: Marble Falls quarterback Doak Timmerman looks for an open receiver during the contest against the Bulldogs on Burnet’s opening night of 7-on-7 play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team competed in the Burnet 7-on-7 league May 6. The Mustangs faced Llano and Burnet in back-to-back contests. All three teams played each other for the first time in May. New head coach Keri Timmerman applauded the Mustangs’ efforts on both sides of the ball. “They were running an offense that was rules based,” he…

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Marble Falls football hosts Friday Night Lights camp

The Marble Falls Independent School District football program is offering several opportunities for youngsters to learn more about the sport. The first is the Friday Night Lights camp for children in Kindergarten-sixth grade May 10 at The Corral at Mustang Stadium. The event is directed by Mustangs football head coach Keri Timmerman. “It’s a two-hour skills camp,” he said. “We want to give mom and dad a chance to have dinner by themselves. It’s the first time we’re doing it.” Timmerman noted the emphasis will be on offensive and defensive…

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Burnet football to host 7-on-7 league

For those starving for some football, Highland Lakes high school programs are offering an appetizer. The Burnet Bulldogs will host their annual 7-on-7 league at 5 p.m. Monday, May 6, 13 and 20, at Bulldog Field. Llano and Marble Falls will participate. Each team will play two games weekly. The divisions are for rising eighth-graders, freshmen, junior varsity and varsity. These activities are a way for players to learn the passing routes and familiarize themselves with each other’s tendencies. And since the Mustangs are learning a brand new offensive scheme…

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Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer signups for fall football happening now

Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer is conducting its fall registration now until June 7. The league is for elementary-aged students through the sixth grade. Cost is $190 and includes jersey, pants, socks, helmets and shoulder pads. MFYFC president Joshua Henderson said playing in this league will only help these youngsters. One way is by learning the basics of new Marble Falls High School football head coach Keri Timmerman’s scheme. Volunteer coaches have received an introduction and instruction in Zimmerman’s base scheme, complete with terminology and how he wants the…

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Marble Falls coaching changes are about opportunities

When Keri Timmerman accepted the position of football head coach and athletic director Marble Falls Independent School District in December 2023, most correctly concluded he’d hire some coaches to fill his football staff. What few knew at the time were how many head coaches would resign or retire before the end of the 2023-24 school year. “Obviously a lot of times change at the top creates natural opportunities for people to change the positions they’re in,” Timmerman said. “No one has been asked to leave. There’s been no changes on…

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

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’ Marcum travels to Germany for week of soccer, learning

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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Several Burnet soccer players named all-district

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…

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Marble Falls girls soccer ends season with playoff loss

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Hannah Welch (18) looks to make a pass during the bi-district title loss to Boerne High. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Boerne High 2-0 March 25 in a bi-district championship. The Lady Hounds (18-1-3, 7-1-2, District 26-4A co-district champions) scored in the first half by outrunning the Lady Mustangs (12-9, 9-3 District 25-4A third place) and converting the shot. The second goal came off a ricochet. “In that last game, they had shots on goal, but they didn’t…

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Marble Falls boys soccer loses to Boerne

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Ivan Espino and the Mustangs played with all they had during the loss to Boerne. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Boerne 3-2 April 2 in the third round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Mustangs’ season ended with a record of 21-2-2 and 10-0 in District 25-4A to repeat as district champions. The Greyhounds (20-0, 10-0 District 26-4A champions), ranked No. 1 in Class 4A all year, scored a goal with 14 minutes and 29 seconds…

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