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Marble Falls powerlifters finish 2nd at Burnet Invitational

CAPTION: Marble Falls powerlifter Genesis Lemon returns for another season and is among the leaders of the squad. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting teams began the 2024 season with some impressive finishes at the Burnet Invitational Jan. 11. The Mustangs won the boys division, while the Lady Mustangs finished sixth in the girls division. Head coach Richard Scales noted the Mustangs won the meet despite one lifter missing a lift and not contributing any points. In all Marble Falls captured four gold medals, one…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Tidus Willie continues to his all-around play. He contributed 17 points during the setback to Lampasas. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Lampasas 67-61 Jan. 12 in its District 24-4A opener. Head coach Travis Crain noted the environment had a different feeling than a non-district contest. “The crowd was great, the intensity was up,” he said. “It looked like a playoff game.” Marble Falls began the contest “hot,” by earning a 6-2 lead…

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Marble Falls girls basketball beats Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Lexie Edwards scores 2 of her game-high 15 points to help the Lady Mustangs earn a crucial road win. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team stomped Lampasas 38-20 Jan. 13 for its second District 24-4A win. “It’s a huge win for us,” head coach John Berkman said. “It gives us two games in a row that are two big district wins. We’re playing well right now.” The Lady Mustangs (2-1) took a 9-4 lead after…

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Faith Academy boys basketball gets another district win

CAPTION: Faith Academy captain Asher Apel and the Flames remain unbeaten in district play and are preparing for a big stretch of games next week. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team annihilated Temple Central Texas Christian 64-30 Jan. 9 to improve to 2-0 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “It doesn’t matter when you get in district if it’s a win by one point or 100, you just want to win,” head coach Zakk Revelle said.…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer crushes Canyon Lake

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team stomped Fischer Canyon Lake 9-0 Jan. 9. “I wasn’t sure what to expect,” head coach Rich Hoover said. “Canyon Lake tends to be good at everything. They’re one of those programs that are really good at everything.” Esteban Dominguez and Garrett Goggans each scored three goals, while Kash Bussaratorn, Diego Mata and Seth Parker each scored one. Parker also had two assists as did Angel Meija, while Charlie Brantley, Ivan Espino, Bussaratorn and Mata each had one. Hoover said he believes it’s…

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Marble Falls girls basketball earns 1st district win

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Caitlynn Johnson was most impressive against Jarrell as she set up her teammates for buckets and made some of her own to help the Lady Mustangs earn the win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team beat Jarrell 55-54 Jan. 9 in its second District 24-4A game of the season. “It’s huge in district,” head coach John Berkman said. “You have to defend the home court if you want to get in the playoffs. And we want to get…

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Marble Falls girls soccer takes fourth at tourney

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team finished fourth at the Wimberley tournament Jan. 4-6. The Lady Mustangs beat Mercedes 8-0 and lost to San Antonino Davenport 3-1, West Plains 4-0 and Wimberley 2-0. “I think it’s going to make us better,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. “The losses aren’t what we want. It’s the build-up we needed so we can improve. Last year it was learning how to win. Now we know how to win. Now it’s do you know how to win the tough games, the ones…

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Marble Falls boys soccer goes 3-0 at Governor’s Cup

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team won all three of its games at the Governor’s Cup hosted by Georgetown High School. The Mustangs (4-0) defeated Bastrop 3-0 Jan. 6, Pflugerville Hendrickson 5-2 Jan. 5, and Lake Belton 1-0 Jan. 4. The event is a showcase that brings the top programs from across the state and college and university scouts who observe. Needless to say, Marble Falls head coach Rick Hoover said, organizers are selective about which teams are invited to participate. “We’ve been playing in this showcase for…

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Faith Academy boys basketball wins district opener

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior guard Asher Apel (4) is one of several Flames to score in the double figures during the win against Temple Central Texas Christian Jan. 5. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Temple Holy Trinity 73-33 Jan. 5 in the District 3-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “Major credit to our kids,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “Just like the Big 12, conference games are hard to win. Everyone knows each other better. All…

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Marble Falls boys basketball needed 1 more run

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Garen Jones and the Mustangs display plenty during the loss to the Liberal Arts and Science Academy of Austin Jan. 5. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to the Liberal Arts and Science Academy of Austin 71-65 Jan. 5. The contest was a back-and-forth affair with neither team gaining a significant advantage. The Raptors led by a point after the first quarter, and the contest was tied at the half only to have the Raptors lead by…

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