Featured Running 

Burnet track competes at the Liberty Hill meet

CAPTION: Burnet middle-distance specialist Victor Aviles is showing why he won the Class 4A state championship in the 800 meters in 2023. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams began the 2024 season by competing at the Panther Relays hosted by Liberty Hill High School Feb. 24. The meet drew Austin Westlake, Cedar Park Vista Ridge, Florence, Fredericksburg. Georgetown High and Leander Glenn. Burnet’s Victor Aviles, the defending Class 4A 800-meter state champion, took gold in the event, crossing the finish line in just…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Pflugerville Weiss

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Sophia Biagini gets a piece of this pitch to extend the count. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Pflugerville Weiss 15-0 Feb. 27 in the Lady Mustangs’ home opener. While the score may indicate a lopsided contest, Lady Mustangs head coach Alex Lozoya said he saw several positives from this game. One was a double play in the fourth inning started by junior catcher Emma Cayce, who was in mid stance as she caught a pop-up that fell…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls track aims for better finishes at own meet

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams host their annual meet Thursday, March 1, at Mustang Stadium. The field events begin at 12:30 p.m. with the running events starting at 2:30 p.m. “Going from our first to second meet, all you can ask for is incremental progress,” head coach Austin Silva said. “They will be a little more composed, a little less nervous and execute better resulting in better finishes. I look forward to watching them perform Thursday.” Marble Falls competed at the Gatesville meet Feb. 23. Freshman Madison Cuplin…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball has positives Fredericksburg tourney

The Marble Falls High School baseball team posted a 3-1 record during its first weekend of play. The Mustangs beat Austin Regents 17-3, Llano 9-4 and Austin McCallum 7-4 and lost to Big Spring 3-1. “We’re right about where I thought we’d be,” head coach Tyler Porter said, adding tournaments present various challenges for teams. That’s because they test the depth of a roster and the game conditioning of players. That’s why Porter moved some players for the final game of the event. “We sat some guys,” he said. “We…

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Featured Softball 

Plate production leads to successful weekend for Marble Falls softball

CAPTION: Cheyenne Thompson is among the top hitters for the Lady Mustangs in that she produces when teammates are on base. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team enjoyed the fruits of its labor at the Austin Independent School District tournament Feb. 22-24. The Lady Mustangs (5-5-2) crushed Austin Eastside Memorial 12-0, Austin Northeast 10-0, and Austin Navarro 13-3 and tied Austin Liberal Arts and Science Academy 7-7 in a contest Marble Falls led 7-5. “The kids came in and did a great job,” head…

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Featured Tennis 

Marble Falls tennis continue preparations for district tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Cooper Womack keeps getting better as he adds two more gold medals to his collection. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School tennis team returned with several medals since the spring season began. The Mustangs are working toward seedings for the District 24-4A tournament, which is March 26-27 at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls High School campus. Coaches take records from tournaments leading up to district to decide seedings. Reigning boys singles district champion Cooper Womack is…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls girls soccer loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Cali Brydon is one of several Lady Mustangs who lead a strong attack that tests opponents. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Georgetown Gateway 2-1 Feb. 20 in District 25-4A play. The Lady Mustangs (8-7, 5-2 District 24-4A ) still control their own destiny for the Class 4A playoffs. They are currently tied with the Lady Gators for second in the standings. “We currently still hold the tie breaker,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. That’s because Marble Falls beat Gateway 3-0…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls powerlifting finishes regular season by earning 3rd at Texas A&M

CAPTION: Marble Falls powerlifter Genesis Lemon is a regional qualifier again. Lemon continues to impress with commitment to technique and ability to lift weight. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team finished in third place at the Texas A&M Invitational Feb. 17. That’s a combined score of both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs, head coach Richard Scales said. “The main reason why I wanted to go to this one was to get exposure for the boys,” he said. “I have a bunch of seniors. And…

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Featured Football High School 

Burnet boys soccer beats Florence to stay third in district

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated Florence 2-1 Feb. 20 to remain in third place in the District 25-4A standings. That victory snapped a two-match losing streak where the Bulldogs (8-8, 4-3) lost to Austin Achieve 8-0 Feb. 16 and to Marble Falls 6-0 Feb. 13. Head coach Benjamin Boorman noted the Mustangs are playing well. “(We) succumbed to the same fate as all other district opponents this year as Marble Falls defeated (us) and stayed perfect in district play,” he said.  Still, he was pleased with the…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Canyon Lake

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior pitcher Camille Catalfamo pitched well during the loss to Fischer Canyon Lake Feb. 20. Photo by Daniel Clifton/Canyon Lake Broadcasting The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Fischer Canyon Lake 14-12 Feb. 20 in a contest that lasted three hours. “We hit the ball really well,” Marble Falls head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Once we find a way to get out of our other activities, we’ll be fine. Honestly, it was a fun game to be at.” Those “other activities” are errors that allow opponents…

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