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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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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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Marble Falls boys soccer stays unbeaten in district, ties San Antonio Cornerstone

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Drake Taylor and the Mustangs earn an important sweep against Lago Vista to stay unbeaten in District 25-4A play. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/Mixed Media Artist Photographer Designer at ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team and San Antonio Cornerstone ended their contest in a 2-2 tie Feb. 20 after the Mustangs beat Lago Vista 7-0 Feb. 16 in District 25-4A play. Against Cornerstone, the Mustangs’ (14-2-1, 6-0) goals were by Garrett Goggans. Kash Bussaraporn got an assist. “Cornerstone is a good team,”…

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Marble Falls baseball looks to build on last season’s success

The Marble Falls High School baseball team begins the 2024 season at the Fredericksburg Eberle-Boeck Memorial Baseball Tournament Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 22-24. They begin against Llano at 9 a.m., then face Austin McCallum at 2 p.m. Thursday, resume against Austin Regents Friday and finish against Big Spring Saturday. Both games start at 9 a.m. The Mustangs are returning four starters and three more lettermen from a year ago when they captured the District 24-4A title. The most experienced Mustangs are Evan Nickowski and Isaias Roman, two seniors who play a lot…

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Marble Falls girls soccer is second in district

CAPTION: Sachi Marcum (21) keeps her eye on the ball as Briseah Rivera (18) and AJ Doerr (13) give her room to work during the Lady Mustangs’ win against Lago Vista. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/Mixed Media Artist Photographer Designer at ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team beat Lago Vista 1-0 Feb. 16 after losing to Burnet 3-0 Feb. 13 and shutting out Jarrell 4-0 Feb. 9. The Lady Mustangs are 5-1 in District 25-4A play and in second place. Lago Vista’s game plan gave…

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Marble Falls softball gains much more than wins at tournament

CAPTION: Cheyenne Blair closes her eyes to protect them as she covers second base as Aydan Ortis looks on. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team posted a 2-3-1 record at the Ingram Tom Moore tournament Feb. 15-17. The Lady Mustangs (2-4-1) beat Mason 7-2 and lost to Leakey 5-3 Feb. 17, crushed Center Point 13-2 and lost to San Antonio West Campus 6-4 Feb. 16, and tied Ingram 6-6 and lost to Medina 8-6 Feb. 15. “It’s the first time going live,” head coach…

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Marble Falls youth stampede to Mustang Stadium to throw, catch pigskins

CAPTION: Former Baylor University and NFL quarterback Brad Goebel passes around some of his personal helmets to a gathering of young football players while talking to them about the sport and what it takes for success. Courtesy photo Area youth are spending part of their weekend meeting at Mustang Stadium to do something most adults used to do as children — spread out to play catch with a football. The idea came soon after Keri Timmerman was named the Marble Falls Independent School District’s athletic director and football head coach.…

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Marble Falls softball loses 1, ties 1 on first day of Ingram tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls catcher Jocelyn Suarez and the Lady Mustangs are learning more valuable lessons during the first week of the 2024 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team began the first day of the Ingram Tom Moore tournament with a 0-1-1 record Feb. 15. The Lady Mustangs (0-3-1) tied Ingram 6-6 and lost to Medina 8-6 on day one and began the second day with a 6-4 loss to San Antonio West Campus. “The kids played well,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “The girls did…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Burnet

CAPTION: Marble Falls soccer player Isaac Larranaga does plenty for the Mustangs that goes beyond being the goal keeper. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/Mixed Media Artist Photographer Designer at ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Burnet 6-0 Feb. 13 to end the first round of District 25-4A play. The Mustangs (13-2, 5-0), who are atop of the district standings, led 3-0 at halftime. Esteban Dominguez scored two goals, while Diego Mata, Garrett Goggans, Kash Bussaraporn and Aiden Walker also scored. Diego Mata and Dominguez…

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Marble Falls softball begins season with a loss

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Cheyenne Thompson is one of several Lady Mustangs who are counted on to produce runs this season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Round Rock McNeil 13-3 Feb. 13 in the season opener. The Lady Mavericks scored three runs thanks to walks. Head coach Alex Lozoya called it “a shaky start.” But the Lady Mustangs plated two runs and found themselves in a 4-2 deficit going into the bottom of the fourth inning. Then the error bug made…

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