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Celebrate Jimmy Burney’s birthday during halftime of Marble Falls boys basketball game Feb. 10

Marble Falls Mustang super fan Jimmy Burney is turning 75 and the athletic program and his friends couldn’t let the occasion pass without a celebration. Therefore, at halftime of the Marble Falls High School boys basketball game against Burnet Friday, Feb. 10, Burney will be recognized. The game is at Max Copeland Gym. “Jimmy is such a huge part of our community,” Mustangs head coach Travis Crain said. “We’re excited to be able to honor him at halftime. He’s been such a staple of both basketball programs and we are…

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Marble Falls powerlifting adds more trophies to cabinet

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs celebrate earning more individual medals and winning the team divisions of the Llano Invitational Jan. 26. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School powerlifting teams competed at the Llano Invitational Jan. 26 with the Mustangs winning the boys division and the Lady Mustangs finishing third in the girls division. The Mustangs received impressive finishes from several lifters and Chloe Humphreys and Josue Garcia join senior Xavier Lopez on automatically qualifying for the regional meet. “The boys have had three consecutive (overall) team…

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Marble Falls girls soccer begins district play with victories

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team beat Georgetown Gateway 3-0 Jan. 27 and Lago Vista 2-0 Jan. 24 to start District 25-4A play. The goals against Gateway were scored by senior Clarissa Mata, who had two, and freshman Ashley Ferreira. The goals against Lago Vista were scored by juniors Miley Bolanos and Haley France. Ferreira had an assist. “It feels really good,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. “I was doing some digging, and I can’t find the last time Marble Falls won back-to-back district games.” Blunt, who is…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs after beating Burnet at The Doghouse Jan. 24. The last time both teams beat Burnet in the same season was during the 2019-20 season at Max Copeland Gym. The last time they beat Burnet at The Doghouse was during the 2011-12 season. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain was an assistant coach on the boys staff. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. This time last week, one high school boys basketball team was fifth in the district and…

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Marble Falls girls basketball completes district sweep of Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior center Lexie Edwards catches the pass at the high post where she makes defenses pay, no matter how they choose to defend her. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Jarrell 57-50 Jan. 27 to remain in first place in District 24-4A with two regular season games left. The game wasn’t as close as the score may indicate thanks to junior center Lexie Edwards, who dropped in a career-high 24 points and was consistent throughout the contest. “It was…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Marble Falls girls basketball’s Rodriguez scores 1,000th career point, helps team to top of district standings

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez (middle holding the purple ball) celebrates scoring 1,000 points in a career with her teammates after the Lady Mustangs won their fourth District 24-4A game. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lago Vista 53-33 Jan. 17 to move to first place of the District 24-4A standings after completing the first round. During the contest, senior guard Tea Rodriguez scored her 1,000th career point and led the team with a total of 16. She entered the game with 998…

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Marble Falls girls hoops defeats Lampasas to move to a tie for first in district

CAPTION: Marble Falls posts Emma Bindseil (25) and Lexie Edwards cut off the lane to the basket, forcing Lampasas junior guard Aspen Wheeler to attempt a fade-away jumper. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lampasas 62-48 Jan. 14, which means both teams move to 2-1 in District 24-4A play. “It’s a huge win,” head coach John Berkman said. “We’re right back at the top of the district race. And it keeps us from having second loss at home. It made a big…

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Marble Falls girls basketball secures district win at Jarrell

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team beat Jarrell 59-37 for its first District 24-4A victory Jan. 10. “I thought we came out much more ready to play than the game we had the game before,” head coach John Berkman said. “Every single person on the team scored, and that’s a good sign that they got the message. Everybody has to make plays.” After the 43-29 loss to Burnet Jan. 6, Berkman said the contest came down to which team made shots. The Lady Mustangs recommitted themselves to producing…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez shoots as two Burnet Lady Dawgs defend, while Burnet junior MaeSyn Gay blocks out Marble Falls junior center Lexie Edwards. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The basketball season has turned to district play right around the time soccer season is about to heat up. And very shortly, spring sports will officially begin after-school practices. As always the spring semester will be busier than the fall with more sports happening, and that means a greater opportunity for incredible memories and historical moments. Since there’s…

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