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Marble Falls volleyball beats Northeast in season opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Brighton Bernard leans forward to dig this tip during the win against Austin Northeast. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Austin Northeast 25-10, 25-14, 23-25, 25-11 in its season opener Aug. 12. Katie Terrill served 11 consecutive points in the second set to ensure a Marble Falls win. After cruising to capturing sets 1 and 2, the Lady Rattlers fought back in the third game. Neither team made it easy as Marble Falls senior Mia Trejo had a dump…

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Featured Football High School 

Faith Academy football goes through playbooks in full pads

CAPTION: Faith Academy quarterback Madden Kinnee tries to make the pass through the outstretched arms of Adam Merlick. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team continued practicing in full pads Aug. 12 by running through the offensive and defensive playbooks. Head coach and offensive coordinator Jay Silvers huddled with his unit, while defensive coordinator Garrett Cole corrected his players in between plays. Once the offense lined up, Cole asked for extra time to teach the Flames how to read the offense and know what…

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Marble Falls volleyball ready for home opener after scrimmages

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team begins the 2024 season by welcoming Austin Northeast Monday, Aug. 13. The subvarsities play at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity follows. These Lady Mustangs make their debut under the direction of new head coach Christopher Pace, who has been working with the players since July 8 during Marble Falls Forge ’24, the department’s summer strength and conditioning program. Once that finished, they went into the gym for 45 minutes of sport-specific skills work. Last week was the first time Pace has had longer…

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Marble Falls football finishes first week in full pads

CAPTION: Junior running back Jonathan Hernandez looks for running room during practice Aug. 9. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team’s fifth practice Aug. 9 was in full pads though no tackling was allowed by University Interscholastic League rule. Still, it’s difficult not to be excited to see the Mustangs run to their spots, go full speed on each play, and remain in complete control by not tackling. For head coach Keri Timmerman, the practice was the culmination of a week of solid work that…

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Marble Falls grad O’Riley transfers to Texas State

CAPTION: High jumper Kason O’Riley, who graduated from Marble Falls High School in 2021, is returning to the area. Courtesy photo Kason O’Riley is coming home. The 2021 Marble Falls High School graduate is transferring to Texas State University after spending a year on the track teams at the University of Oklahoma in 2021-22 and the last two years at the University of Arkansas. O’Riley noted several reasons why he chose to go to Texas State. The first is the location to Marble Falls and his private coach, Charles Austin,…

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Featured Football 

Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer warms up Midnight Madness crowd

CAPTION: Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer players Donovan Molina (left) and Bentley Graff participate in a speed drill during Aug. 4 event at Mustang Stadium. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Most events have an opening act before the main attraction enters. That’s what Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer provided when the players and coaches participated in skills stations at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, for one hour before the Marble Falls High School football program took over. The 100 youngsters were part of the festivities of the first…

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Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball’s culture leads to productive week

CAPTION: Senior Jillian Martin and the Faith Academy volleyball players have a solid start to two-a-days. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Fire Pit on the Faith Academy of Marble Falls campus was alive with activity thanks to the Lady Flames volleyball program. Head coach Erin Sawyer noted that 24 players committed to play the sport during the 2024 season. “It’s very encouraging,” she said. “It means the girls want to be here or try it out. It’s encouraging that we’re getting more people to the sport who are in…

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Marble Falls football continues high-energy practices after Midnight Madness

CAPTION: Marble Falls running back Gabriel Larranaga stays while protecting the ball as he goes under a hurdle during the Midnight Madness practice Aug. 5. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After a midnight practice Aug. 5, the Marble Falls High School football players and coaches were back at it at sunrise Aug. 6 for the second day of training camp. Head coach Keri Timmerman, who is in his first season with the Mustangs, noted that 140 players in grades 9-12 are in the program. He compared where the program is…

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New coaches bring fresh insights to Faith Academy football

CAPTION: Faith Academy football players Karter Van Gundy and Wade Dillard block while the offense is working against the defense during practice Aug. 6. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football players hustled from one drill to the next Aug. 6 on their second day of training camp under the direction of new head coach Jay Silvers. Silvers was with junior high coach Russell Roberts, the school’s former head coach about a decade ago, as they worked on a defensive line drill with half of…

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Marble Falls ISD announces game night changes at Mustang Stadium

Photo courtesy of Marble Falls Independent School District The Marble Falls Independent School District released new policies Aug. 7 for home games at Mustang Stadium during the 2024 season. Megan Hamilton, the district’s communication specialist, noted a specific reason for the changes. “MFISD is always looking to advance safety and security as well as the fan experience,” she said. “These updates support that goal. Being in a safe and celebratory environment is the best way to enjoy a game.” She noted that organizations that participate in game day activities “will…

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