Featured Running 

Marble Falls’ distance duo compete at Southlake Carroll showcase

CAPTION: Learning to run in a pack and get out of trouble are two of the most valuable lessons Marble Falls junior Tyler Hamblin learns while competing at the Texas Distance Festival. Courtesy photo Marble Falls distance runners Tyler Hamblin and Nick Dahl spent the last part of their Spring Breaks challenging themselves by running the Texas Distance Festival hosted by Southlake Carroll High School. The event was March 15-16. Marble Falls High School middle-distance running coach Chris Schrader put Hamblin’s finish in perspective. “Tyler Hamblin roars into the second…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Evan Nickowski is trying to steal third during the loss to Lago Vista. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lago Vista 13-5 March 14 in District 24-4A play. The Vikings (3-0) scored two runs in the third highlighted by a sacrifice bunt by junior Isaac Hood. The two runners who scored were hit by pitches before Hood stepped to the plate. Marble Falls (8-7, 0-3) scored a run thanks to senior Evan Nickowski. He reached base on a…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer wins 1st undefeated, untied district title

CAPTION: Jesse Jimenez and the Marble Falls Mustangs have accomplished one goal — to win back-to-back district titles — and now look to cross off other goals as they turn their attention to the Class 4A playoffs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Though the Marble Falls High School boys soccer team had already won the District 25-4A crown before taking the field against Burnet March 8, the Mustangs wanted to complete the task with an unblemished record. They did that with a 6-0 win to ensure a perfect 10-0 record.…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Kylie Roberts’ plate production ensures the Lady Mustangs play more against Jarrell in the District 24-4A opener March 12. staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Jarrell 16-4 in five innings in the District 24-4A opener March 12. The Lady Cougars (1-0) took an 11-0 lead in the first inning and only drew 2 walks. “We fell behind in the pitch count and gave extra at-bats,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Jarrell needed that and made us…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter (left) notes the best part about playing each District 24-4A opponent three times is the amount of playing experience for his Mustangs who are still learning how to play under the spotlight that is Texas high school baseball. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 7-0 March 12 in District 24-4A play. The Gators (1-1) scored all the runs they needed in the first inning. “Gateway is good,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls boys powerlifters are regional champions

CAPTION: The 2024 Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team includes Daniel Dominguez, Xavier Lopez, Josue Garcia, Jeremiah Bales, Chase Richard, Noah Luckie, Adan Lopez, Tyler Pistole-Davis, Aaron Arredondo, Keaton Proctor, Josue Fonseca, Aaron Dominguez, Joey Galvan, Noah Escandon, Christian Sein, Oswaldo Sanchez, Aaron Eyman, Mynor Flores, Arnulfo Salazar, Jose Solorzano, David Dominguez. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys powerlifting team is the Region 2, Division 2 champion thanks to scoring 38 points March 9. Last year the Mustangs finished third at the regional meet. The Mustangs earned…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball makes quick work of Normangee

CAPTION: Once a run is scored, it’s nice to be acknowledged as junior Cheyenne Blair gives a high five to junior infielder Sophia Biagini. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team demolished Normangee 26-9 March 9 in a contest that ended after three innings. The Lady Mustangs (11-8-2) scored 13 runs in the first inning. “We batted all the way through with either walk or a base hit,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Even our outs were quality with a (sacrifice) bunt or a sac…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Lampasas in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez’ RBI against Lampasas produced the Mustangs’ lone run. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 2-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. The Badgers (1-0) scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. A batter reached on an error, another walked and another error was committed that allowed the runner to score after two outs. “The big message,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said,” is that we play…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball crushes Manor New Tech

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior second baseman Kylie Roberts catches this line drive for an out, the first of her three big defensive plays to ensure the Lady Mustangs got the win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team stomped Manor New Tech 11-0 March 5. The Lady Mustangs (10-8-2) scored two in the first inning thanks to a walk and a hit by pitch when the bases were loaded In the second inning, freshman Jocelyn Suarez hit a 2 RBI triple to center field that…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls track continues upward trend at Taylor meet

The Marble Falls High School track and field varsity teams each finished third overall in the team divisions of the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 7. The Mustangs scored 108 points, while the Lady Mustangs earned 91 points in the varsity divisions. “When kids get handed a gold, silver or bronze medal, a fascinating phenomenon takes place — they start to believe in themselves more and as a result, they start working more,” head coach Austin Silva said. “(They’re) pushing themselves more at practice. More kids…

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