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Timmerman: fit is why he accepted the Marble Falls football, athletic director job

CAPTION: New Marble Falls Independent School District and football head coach Keri Timmerman (second from left) with what he calls Team Timmerman: wife Natalie (left) and children Brock (center), Addi and Doak. The family was on hand when the elder Timmerman was approved for hire during a regular Marble Falls Independent School Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 18. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro New Marble Falls Independent School District football head coach and athletic director Keri Timmerman knows Burnet County well. He has a hunting lease about a mile from…

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Marble Falls ISD tabs Vandegrift’s Timmerman for athletic director, football head coach

CAPTION: Garrett (left) and Gary Boshears, who serves on the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees, welcomes new Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman during a short meet and greet after board members unanimously approved his hire. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Keri Timmerman became the 23rd football head coach and athletic director of Marble Falls Independent School District Dec. 18. The board of trustees approved his hire during a regular meeting on the recommendation of Dr. Jeff Gasaway, MFISD superintendent.…

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Marble Falls basketball player Edwards commits to Howard Payne

Marble Falls High School senior center Lexie Edwards recently committed to Howard Payne University. The 6-foot and 3-inch athlete plans to sign her National Letter of Intent in the spring. “I really like the community and the team,” she said. “It’s a great team and environment. I wanted to go somewhere where I could feel comfortable, to a community close to home to see family.” Howard Payne is located in Brownwood. The way the coaching staff interacted with athletes also left a positive impression, Edwards said. “They have a very…

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Burnet football’s season ends in loss to Port Lavaca Calhoun

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Rhett Murray was decisive with his passes, throwing for 155 yards against Port Lavaca Calhoun. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Port Lavaca Calhoun 42-14 Nov. 17 to end its season in the Class 4A Division I playoffs. The Bulldogs earned its best record since the 2019 team’s 6-4 record. But that squad missed the playoffs because it lost out on tiebreaker rules and head-to-head match-ups. “It’s the second round of the playoffs,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said.…

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Llano football cruises to win against Luling

The Llano High School football team crushed Luling 53-13 Sept. 29 to go to 2-0 in District 13-3A Division I. The Jackets (4-2) welcome Universal City Randolph at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Llano Stadium. The Ro-Hawks (6-0, 2-0) beat Blanco 21-7 Sept. 29 and Marion 21-14 in overtime Sept. 22. “It’s just fun to win,” head coach Matt Green said. “It’s not fun to lose, it’s fun to win. I don’t know how else to say it.” Llano began having fun immediately. The Jackets overwhelmed the Eagles from…

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Burnet football beats Early, on two-game winning streak

CAPTION: Burnet junior receiver Colt Stanford celebrates his 62-yard touchdown reception with senior receiver Jace Haberer. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team crushed Early 52-14 Sept. 22 to ensure a very happy homecoming. The Bulldogs (3-2, District 13-4A Division I) will take a bye next week before heading to Lampasas (4-1) for the district opener Oct. 6. “Better than being 2-3,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said with a chuckle. “We thought going into preseason, we for sure wanted to get three. I was hoping…

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Marble Falls football gets lots of reps, film to get better

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior fullback Kole Becker drives to the end zone during the scrimmage against the Leander Grizzlies Aug. 11. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team showed coaches plenty Aug. 11 during the first scrimmage of the 2023 season. The Grizzlies scored twice in the controlled portion and twice in the live portion. Marble Falls scored once in the controlled portion. Glenn was trying to add another score toward the end, but the Mustang defense stiffened. “I like how we closed out the…

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Marble Falls’ Edwards picks up 3 offers, continues preparing for 2023-24 season

Marble Falls High School senior girls basketball player Lexie Edwards isn’t resting on her laurels. The 6-foot 3-inch center has five offers going into her final high school season. They are from Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala., Howard Payne University, Principia College, Ranger College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, But instead of taking the summer off, the Lady Mustang has been playing for Austin Elite for the last several months. She was in Orlando to play in the Orlando Splash July 21-22 and The National Championship July 22-24. “My…

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Faith Academy names Rob Ellis new baseball head coach

CAPTION: Hill Country Renegades founder and coach Rob Ellis will take the reins of the Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball program for the 2024 season. Courtesy photo Rob Ellis is the new Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball head coach. Athletic director Zakk Revelle recently announced the hire. “He’s a local Marble Falls guy for a long time,” he said. “I had no idea who he was.” Ellis is the founder of Hill Country Renegades select baseball program that has its own facilities. Revelle drove to visit the coach…

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Sawyer is new Faith Academy head volleyball coach

Erin Sawyer is the new volleyball head coach at Faith Academy of Marble Falls. Sawyer spent the last couple of years as the top assistant coach on Adrienne Pabon’s staff. “Coach Sawyer has been coaching here for two years,” athletic director Zakk Revelle said. “We put her at the junior high because we knew how good she was.” Sawyer also coaches the Highland Lakes Aces, a club volleyball team, which demonstrates her ability to coach players of all ages and experiences. She is constantly in the gym and is searching…

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