Football High School 

Marble Falls football welcomes Lampasas

CAPTION: The ability to fight through blocks and get to the ball carrier is mentality illustrated by Marble Falls sophomore linebacker Arnulfo Salazar (23) and senior defensive back Carter Hughes (24). Photos by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team will host Lampasas in the final home game of the regular season. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Mustang Stadium. At 6:45 p.m., Marble Falls Independent School District will honor seniors who are members of the cheerleading and Starlettes squads, the band and the football…

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Football High School 

Faith Academy football faces Brackenridge in short week

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Adam Merlick was simply a ball hawk against San Marcos Academy and will be counted on to do the same against Bulverde Bracken. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is traveling to play Bulverde Bracken in a rare Thursday game in a battle for first place in the Division II, District 4 standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Those who can’t travel to the game can watch…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball regroups after loss to Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Madison Cuplin hits a ball off the Jarrell block for a point. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Jarrell 14-25, 18-25, 16-25 Oct. 29. That means the two split the regular season series and are tied for fourth in the District 24-4A standings. They will participate in a play-in contest to decide which squad enters the Class 4A playoffs. The match is at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch High School, 450 CR 258…

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Featured Golf 

Marble Falls golf has great start to season

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys golf team includes senior Ross Oelschleger (left), sophomore Camilo Montez, senior Kolton Pannell, senior Porter Vinson and sophomore John Alan Whittle. Courtesy photoThe Marble Falls High School boys golf team finished its fall schedule with plenty of positives. In their own tournament, which was the final one this semester, the Mustangs shot a 293 in a single round to break the program record. The tournament was Oct. 25-26 at Hidden Falls Country Club at Meadowlakes. Sophomore Camilo Montez shot a 4-under 68, the…

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Featured Football High School 

Scheme change for Marble Falls football requires time

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior receiver Kole Becker has emerged as the Mustangs’ deep threat thanks to his great speed and reliable hands. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team enjoyed a bye last week that allowed coaches to watch Stephenville beat Lampasas 42-31 and Brownwood defeat Burnet 31-30 in overtime. The Mustangs (2-6, 0-2) will welcome the Badgers Friday, Nov. 1, before going to Brownwood Nov. 8 to end the regular season. Kickoffs are set for 7:30 p.m. Stephenville (7-1, 2-0) is alone at the top of…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball beats Taylor, turns attention to Jarrell

CAPTION: Junior Kate McCary’s versatility allows coaches to use her in a variety of positions and her defensive prowess is why she stays on the court. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team beat Taylor 15-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-19 Oct. 25 to set up a regular season finale with Jarrell with playoff implications. The Lady Mustangs (21-16, 5-6) must beat the Lady Cougars (19-18, 4-7) to finish fourth in District 24-4A and advance to the playoffs. But if Jarrell wins, the two teams will finish…

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Marble Falls football using bye to get better

CAPTION: The Marble Falls defense relies on a group of talented Mustangs that include juniors Kaleb Bielfeldt (45) and Doak Timmerman and seniors Noah Luckie (15) and Kole Becker. Photo by Stennis Shotts After 14 weeks of play, the Marble Falls High School football team was a bye this week. Marble Falls (2-6, 0-2) will welcome Lampasas to Mustang Stadium Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. That is the last scheduled home game of the 2024 season. The Mustangs travel to Brownwood Nov. 8 for the final game of the regular…

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Faith Academy football turns attention to San Marcos Academy

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes San Marcos Academy at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, to Britton Field in the Division II, District 4 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (2-6) are coming off a bye last week, while the Bears (2-5) are on a two-game losing streak. They lost to Waco Valor 73-47 last week. San Marcos Academy is led by a quartet of underclassmen. Freshman quarterback Major Howard has completed 59 of 100 passes for 791 yards, 14 touchdowns…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls, Burnet volleyball add district wins

CAPTION: Junior Leslie Reynoso contributes to the Lady Mustangs at the net. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photography The Burnet and Marble Falls high school volleyball teams were both victorious in District 24-4A play Oct. 22. The Lady Mustangs (20-16, 4-6) beat Lampasas (0-11) 25-10, 25-19, 25-10 to sweep the season series. Marble Falls head coach Christopher Pace noted the win was the icing on the celebratory evening that began with honoring seniors Hope Todd and Mia Trejo. “We had a great night,” he said. “The match started a little…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls, Burnet runners advance to state

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Tyler Hamblin leads a pack of Class 4A Region III runners as he sees the finish line and runs toward it for gold. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke PhotographySeveral Burnet and Marble Falls high school runners are returning to the Class 4A state meet after finishing in the top 10 of the Class 3A Region III championships Oct. 21. The meet was at Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park in Huntsville. Marble Falls senior Tyler Hamblin won the boys individual championship thanks to clocking 15 minutes and 33.85 seconds…

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