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Free throws determine outcome for Marble Falls boys basketball

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Austin McCallum 46-36 Nov. 21 before taking the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday week off. “We competed well, we played hard,” head coach Travis Crain said. “Defensively, we played well. We started well. We withstood their run and didn’t give them the lead. If they did get it, we were able to get it right back.” Marble Falls (1-3) had a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter, and the two teams played to a tie at the…

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Marble Falls girls basketball runs out of time against Rouse

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Kenadie Cotton (0) connected on a big 3-pointer against Leander Rouse to give the Lady Mustangs a chance at a win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Leander Rouse 29-25 Nov. 20 before taking the Thanksgiving holiday. “Defensively, I’m really proud of what we did,” head coach John Berkman said. “We held them to under 30 points. We preach that a lot. It keeps you in games.” The Lady Mustangs (1-6) led 10-2 early in the first…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses to Austin Savio

CAPTION: Faith Academy freshman Kenley Virdell and the Lady Flames continue to learn and discover plenty about themselves during the pre-district season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Austin St. Dominic Savio 65-30 Nov. 17. “It was very well needed,” Lady Flames head coach Kat Canada said. “We needed that type of competition to see where we lack. Savio is very well put together, very well coached. They know what to do. They’ve been repping their things throughout summer and…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Leander

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Leander 48-34 Nov. 17 in the Mustangs’ third game, all on the road, this season. “We competed,” head coach Travis Crain said. “I’m really proud of our guys, I’m really proud of our effort. We gave them everything we had.” Leander led 9-8 in the first period, 18-13 with under 3 minutes left in the second quarter, 22-15 early in the third stanza, and 35-21 with under a minute remaining in the third period. The Lions featured two posts who…

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Faith Academy boys basketball earns season’s first win against San Marcos Academy

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore center Judah Phillips, who stands 6 feet and 7 inches, is forcing opponents to adjust their offensive playbooks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat San Marcos Academy 72-34 Nov. 17 for the Flames’ first victory this season. Faith raced to a 22-10 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. “We played really good defense,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “What we’re looking for is the next coming games is better defense. We have a really…

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Marble Falls girls basketball readies for road trip to Rouse

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore guard Lila Pangborn uses a screen set by senior center Lexie Edwards to make her way to the basket. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team will travel to face Leander Rouse Monday, Nov. 20, in its final game before enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday. The Lady Mustangs (1-6) are coming off the heels of finishing 0-4 at its own Hill Country Classic Nov. 16-18. Marble Falls lost to Humble Atascocita 42-18 Nov. 18, Salado 48-39 and Academy 48-42, both on…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPION: The Burnet High School football program’s subvarsity players run on the field at Bastrop Memorial Stadium behind the 2023 varsity. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The 2023 high school football season is officially over for the region now that the Burnet Bulldogs lost in the second round of the playoffs. But a loss on the scoreboard doesn’t take away the greatness of a squad that performed at the high level I thought they could. Let’s examine why. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel…

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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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Burnet girls basketball beats Smithson Valley for first win

The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Smithson Valley 42-40 Nov. 14 for the Lady Dawgs’ first win this season. Burnet (1-2) lost to Stephenville 29-25 Nov. 10 and to Lake Belton 51-48 Nov. 6 to begin the season. “All three games were really close,” head coach Rick Gates said. “We lost to Lake Belton without our volleyball girls.” Against Smithson Valley, Burnet built a 12-5 lead in the second quarter, but Smithson Valley took a 19-18 lead midway through the stanza. Senior forward Sierra Schaefer hit back-to-back 3-pointers…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to San Antonio Warren

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Lexie Edwards makes her way to the basket during the loss to San Antonio Warren. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to San Antonio Warren 48-30 in the opener of its Hill Country Classic Nov. 16. The Lady Mustangs (1-3) face Academy at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in the Mustang gym on the high school campus. The Lady Warriors (4-3) used a strong first quarter to build a 19-2 lead they never relinquished. They led 31-10…

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