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Marble Falls runner Hamblin takes the lead in distance program

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running Tyler Hamblin works on his craft in different ways. One was to spend to a week in Colorado in July. Courtesy photo No question the leader of Marble Falls High School middle-distance running is senior Tyler Hamblin. Hambin has been the Mustangs’ most consistent runner for the last three years and helped the team win the 2022 District 24-4A championship. He has been a first team all-district selection and has competed at area, regional and state cross country and track and field meets throughout his…

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Faith Academy football loses to Pasadena First Baptist

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Pasadena First Baptist 65-20 Aug. 30 in the 2024 season opener. The Warriors (1-0) scored on the game’s opening possession. But the Flames responded immediately on their opening possession. But that was as close as the game would get. PFB scored touchdowns on every possession it had in part by recovering two onside kicks, recovering two Faith fumbles and recording an interception. The game ended at halftime. “There’s a reason why they’re No. 1 in (the Texas Association of Private…

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Marble Falls football beats Crockett in season opener

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

The Marble Falls High School football team crushed Austin Crockett 56-0 in the season opener for both teams Aug. 30. The Mustangs (1-0) were led to victory by junior quarterback Doak Timmerman, who scored five of the team’s eight touchdowns. “We got great offense and we shut them out,” he said. “Great defense. We got guys in the field who know what they’re doing, can play well, and I just think we bond as a team and we’re still working on where we should be.” “The kids are doing a…

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Marble Falls volleyball changes line-up, gets same success

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Hannah Welch took over at setter for the Lady Mustangs helping her team win another match in straight sets. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Austin Eastside Early College 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 Aug. 27. The Lady Mustangs (13-5) relied on other players to lead them to victory. Head coach Christopher Pace elected to give some players limited reps with the aim of giving them rest. That way the Lady Mustangs continue to develop depth. “We’ve played 18 matches already (in a season…

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Marble Falls football aims to go 1-0 in opener against Crockett

August 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defenders Thomas Valdez (left) and Carter Hughes pursue the ball carrier to limit the number of yards he gets. uring the scrimmage against Gatesville Aug. 22. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team will welcome Austin Crockett for the 2024 season opener. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Mustang Stadium. The Mustangs are bracing to face a Cougar squad that had success a year ago. The Cougars advanced to the playoffs last season and beat Waco University 14-13…

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Faith Academy volleyball schedules tests Lady Flames

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Jillian Martin shows the textbook pose for a dig. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy volleyball team continues its run through its predistrict schedule. The Lady Flames (7-6-4) lost to the Texas School for the Deaf 24-26, 25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 8-15 Aug. 27 after they competed in their own tournament where they went 1-1-2. Head coach Erin Sawyer noted the academy had its annual retreat before the players boarded a bus to go to Austin for their Aug. 27 match. “We tried to do it,”…

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Marble Falls cross country posts new personal bests at Westlake Chaparral Invite

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

The Marble Falls High School cross country teams competed at the Austin Westlake Chaparral Invitational Aug. 23. “I think we were the only Class 4A school there,” head coach Brenda Gonzalez said. “They had 250-plus runners.” Senior Tyler Hamblin paced the Mustangs by finishing the course in 16 minutes and 3.30 seconds for ninth in the boys varsity standings. As he was making his way to the starting line, Hamblin realized he wasn’t wearing a race bib and hustled back to get it. He arrived in time for the start…

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Marble Falls tennis beat Cameron Yoe in district opener

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Chloe Brown (left) and Sophia Trudeau place a tennis ball on the fence to illustrate the Lady Mustangs’ win at No. 1 girls doubles against Cameron Yoe. Courtesy photoThe Marble Falls High School team tennis team began District 25-4A play Aug. 22 with a resounding win against Cameron Yoe 14-5. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs swept boys and girls doubles and won boys and girls singles matches at lines 1, 3, 5 and 6. Head coach Samuel Whitley said the scores aren’t indicative of how good Yoe is. “The team we…

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Marble Falls volleyball finishes second at Bay tourney

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School volleyball team finishes second at Tournament on the Bay. The team is Hannah Welch (front row, left), Lily Stein, Kate McCary, Kenadi Dalton, Madison Cuplin; Brighton Bernard (back row, left) Hope Todd, Mia Trejo, Lesley Reynoso, Tessie Bowen, Katie Terrell, Payton Dunk and Kate Dykes. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School volleyball team earned the silver medal of the gold bracket at the Tournament on the Bay Aug. 22 and 24 in Bay City. Senior setter Mia Trejo, junior defensive specialist Kate McCary, and…

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Faith Academy football shines in scrimmage against Valor

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls defenders Sawyer Jones (left), Graham McGraw, Karter Van Gundy and Joey Riccio stop the Austin Valor runner short of a first down. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scored at will during its only scrimmage against Austin Valor Aug. 23 before lightning forced the teams to get off the field. The Flames ran four plays then scored. That set off a chain reaction of scoring multiple touchdowns in a row. Meanwhile, the Faith defense brought the hitting…