Featured Running 

Marble Falls running coach Schrader to retire

Marble Falls High School cross country head coach and distance running coach Chris Schrader officially announced his retirement, which goes into effect at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Schrader had told those close to him during summer 2023 he would retire at the end if this school year. “We worked pretty hard for 30 years,” he said. “(My wife Gina and I) have made good decisions. We’re not big spenders.” Schrader, who is originally from Australia, came to the United States on a running scholarship thanks to the…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball ends season with loss to Burnet

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Burnet 10-0 April 16 in a game that ended after 6 innings. The Lady Dawgs (8-2 District 24-4A runners-up ) scored all the runs they needed in the first inning. Sophomore lead-off batter Halle Maxwell reached first and went to second on a 1-3 out by senior Lexi Leatherwood. Maxwell stole third. Senior catcher Camrynn Guthrie stole second after reaching base when she was hit by a pitch. Senior Maddison Moise hit a 2 RBI triple to right field to clear…

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Featured Football High School 

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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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball shows improvement against Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Camille Catalfamo pitched well during the loss to Georgetown Gateway, according to her coach. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 5-0 April 9 in a game that ended after six innings because of inclement weather. Head coach Alex Lozoya said he met with Gateway officials, who noted that the University Interscholastic League recognizes a game is played in its completion after six innings. That and player safety were reasons why the game has concluded and counts…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore centerfielder Marisol Ramos makes the catch before throwing to third for a double play against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 13-2 April 5 in District 24-4A play. The first inning may have hinted what kind of night it was going to be. The Lady Badgers took a 2-0 lead and recorded the defensive play of the game on the Lady Mustangs’ lead-off batter. A grounder was hit to the shortstop, who was sitting down when…

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Featured Golf 

2 Marble Falls, Burnet golfers advance to regionals

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys golf team finishes third at the District 24-4A tournament April 1-2. The team includes Ryan Valentine (left), Beckett Berkman, Kolton Pannell, Camilo Montez, Ryan Nolen, Porter Vinson, Ross Oelschleger and coach Lonnie Tackitt. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys golf team has two — freshman Camilo Montez and junior Porter Vinson — finish in the top 10 of the District 24-4A tournament to extend their seasons. The two will play at the Class 4A Region III tournament April 15-16 at Bearkat…

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Featured Running 

Several Marble Falls track and field athletes advance to area

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Cameron Graham leaps for gold in the triple jump at the District 24-4A meet April 2. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Many Marble Falls High School track-and-field runners joined their field-event teammates in advancing to the District 23 and 24-4A area meet by finishing in the top four of their events at the District 24-4A meet April 2 and 4. Junior Tyler Hamblin added the silver medal in the 1,600 meters to the silver he captured in the 3,200 meters. He finished the 1,600 meters in…

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Football High School 

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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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Sophia Biagini and the Lady Mustangs try to score runs during the loss to Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Jarrell 28-11 in four innings April 2. “To me, the biggest surprise is how long it took us to get out of another inning,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “I’m very disappointed and very surprised how long it took some of our leaders who play year around to say ‘let’s pick it up.’” Jarrell led 2-1 after…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls track gets ready for district meet with great showing at Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams showed they are ready for what’s coming with solid performances at the Johnny Lam Jones Relays hosted by Lampasas March 28. Senior Dax Murphy earned a silver medal in the 400 meters. “We transitioned Dax to the open 400 because we felt that would give him the best change to succeed, and he has handled it well,” head coach Austin Silva said. “Two second-place finishes in two weeks and he looks good heading into district. Hopefully he can keep it up…

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