Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer loses to Boerne

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Ivan Espino and the Mustangs played with all they had during the loss to Boerne. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Boerne 3-2 April 2 in the third round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Mustangs’ season ended with a record of 21-2-2 and 10-0 in District 25-4A to repeat as district champions. The Greyhounds (20-0, 10-0 District 26-4A champions), ranked No. 1 in Class 4A all year, scored a goal with 14 minutes and 29 seconds…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Marble Falls boys basketball coach Crain resigns

CAPTION: Travis Crain steps down as the Marble Falls High School boys basketball head coach after five years. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls High School boys basketball head coach Travis Crain resigned. Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Kerry Timmerman began the search for a new coach April 2. “I made the decision to step down,” Crain said. “It was my decision. I love this community, I love this town. I look forward to what’s next for the district.” When Crain was hired five years ago, it was…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez and the Mustangs came close to winning their first game in District 24-4A. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 6-5 April 2 in District 24-4A play. Trailing 4-2 in the top of the seventh inning, the Gators plated 4 runs and held on to win the game. “That was ours to have, and we kind of gave it away,” Marble Falls head coach Tyler Porter said. “We were up two with their 9-hole (batter)…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball loses to Jarrell

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Sophia Biagini and the Lady Mustangs try to score runs during the loss to Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Jarrell 28-11 in four innings April 2. “To me, the biggest surprise is how long it took us to get out of another inning,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “I’m very disappointed and very surprised how long it took some of our leaders who play year around to say ‘let’s pick it up.’” Jarrell led 2-1 after…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls track gets ready for district meet with great showing at Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School track and field teams showed they are ready for what’s coming with solid performances at the Johnny Lam Jones Relays hosted by Lampasas March 28. Senior Dax Murphy earned a silver medal in the 400 meters. “We transitioned Dax to the open 400 because we felt that would give him the best change to succeed, and he has handled it well,” head coach Austin Silva said. “Two second-place finishes in two weeks and he looks good heading into district. Hopefully he can keep it up…

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Featured Powerlifting 

One year later, Marble Falls’ Lopez has his state title

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez with his medals and plaques he’s won during his four years competing in the sport, including his state title medal that he’s wearing. Courtesy photo When Marble Falls senior powerlifter Xavier Lopez walked into the Taylor County Expo Center March 22, he was so close to fulfilling one of his goals. Hoisting an individual state championship. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said of winning the 198-pound weight division. “It’s been a goal of mine since freshman year. It’ a lot of sacrifice. It’s…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer wins area match

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Diego shoots and scores from about the eight-yard line in the first half during the win against San Antonio Fox Tech. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed San Antonio Fox Tech 5-0 March 28 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. “This is a group of kids that is a special group,” head coach Rick Hoover said. “They don’t require a whole lot of motivation. There are 15 seniors on this team. It’s a special group.”…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball completes sweep of Jarrell

CAPTION: Burnet’s Matthew Valdez hit what turned out to be the game-winning RBI against Jarrell in the third game of the series. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team slipped past Jarrell 7-6 March 22 to beat the Cougars in all three games this season. Burnet head coach Russell Houston tipped his hat to the Cougars, noting they fought with all they had. “It’s extremely hard to beat somebody three times in a season,” he said. “You learn so much of someone’s tendencies.” The Bulldogs (17-2, 7-0)…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball beats Marble Falls to end 1st round in district play

CAPTION: Marble Falls infielders Kylie Roberts (left) and Jocelyn Suarez have been big positives on offense and defense this season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School softball team defeated Marble Falls 12-0 March 28 to finish the first round of District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs needed only five innings. Burnet entered this contest after squeaking out a 7-6 win against Jarrell March 26 where the Lady Cougars led 6-2 until the fifth inning. The Lady Dawgs scored a run in the fifth, 3 in the sixth…

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Baseball High School 

Burnet baseball beats Jarrell to win series

CAPTION: Timely hitting has been a big theme for Colt Stanford and the Bulldogs. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Jarrell 8-5 March 26 to win its first series in District 24-4A. Burnet head coach Russell Houston noted the Cougars and the Bulldogs were in a close game the first time the two met March 5. “It was a 2-0 game in the fifth inning,” he said, until Burnet scored 9 runs to win 11-1. In the rematch the Bulldogs (16-2, 6-0) had to figure…

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