Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball defeats Jarrell to begin district play

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs’ win against Jarrell gave head coach Russell Houston his 300th career victory as a coach in more than two decades in the profession. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team scorched Jarrell 11-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. “To start off district with a win is always a good thing,” head coach Russell Houston said. “It sets the tone for everything else. I think anytime you can win games on the road, it’s a good thing.” The…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer repeats as district champs

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Florence 3-0 March 1 to clinch the District 25-4A title. It’s the Mustangs’ (16-2-1, 8-0) second time to win this district championship. Last year they shared it with Austin Achieve. Marble Falls scored all three goals against Florence early in the first half. Ivan Espino scored a goal and had two assists, while Esteban Dominguez added a goal and an assist. Jett Marcum scored the final goal. The quick lead allowed head coach Rick Hoover options on the line-up. “We’re coming…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Marble Falls powerlifter Fregoso is state qualifier

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Montserrat Fregoso earns a silver medal at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet to advance to the Class 4A state meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team has one Class 4A state tournament qualifier – sophomore Montserrat Fregoso. She earned the silver medal in the 220-pound weight division at the Region 2, Division 2 Meet March 1 thanks to lifting a total of 740 pounds to set a new personal best. Head coach Richard Scales said Fregoso’s approach and natural…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball gets two more wins at own tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Emma Cayce slides safely into home plate to the score the run thanks to a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Mackenzie Grider. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls High School softball team went 2-1 on the final day of its Mustang Round-up March 2. The Lady Mustangs (9-8-2) beat San Antonio St. Mary’s 3-0 and Universal City Randolph 23-0 and lost to Bastrop Cedar Creek 12-2. The nightcap against St. Mary’s may have foreshadowed how the Lady Mustangs will find success in District 24-4A play. “I’m…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball performs well at Llano tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Sergio Hernandez hit 2 singles and a triple for 4 RBI against Copperas Cove March 2. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls baseball team went 3-1 at the Llano tournament Feb. 29-March 3. The Mustangs (6-2) beat the Copperas Cove junior varsity 17-9, Llano 4-2 and Elgin 5-2 and lost to Fredericksburg 9-2. Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said this tournament served as a confirmation of what he thought the team has. “Some guys continued doing it,” he said. “That means it’s not a fluke.…

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Featured Running 

New personal bests highlight Marble Falls Mustang Relays

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Madison Cuplin takes home three gold medals and runs on two relays for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School track and field program hosted the Mustang Relays Feb. 29. Teams from Burnet, Fredericksburg, Gatesville, Lago Vista, Lampasas, San Antonio Davenport and Wimberley competed against the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. Burnet, Lago Vista, Lampasas and Marble Falls compete in District 24-4A. “Any time you get a chance to compete against teams you’ll see at district early in the season, it…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball goes 2-0 on 1st day of own tourney

CAPTION: Patience and poise at the plate are a couple of traits Marble Falls High School coaches are emphasizing to the Lady Mustangs. Here junior Kylie Roberts fouls off a ball to stay alive. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team beat Universal City Randolph 17-2 and Bastrop Cedar Creek 6-2 Feb. 29 on the first day of the Mustang Round-up. Head coach Alex Lozoya said there was plenty to like about his team’s performances. Top of the list was the way the Lady Mustangs…

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Basketball Featured High School 

District coaches name many Marble Falls boys basketball players to all-district lists

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Davis Dreisbach’s drives to the basket often resulted in taking tough fouls. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team released its list of players chosen for the All-District 24-4A teams. Senior forward Davis Dreisbach and junior guard Tidus Willie were named to the first team. “Tidus had a fantastic district season for us. He’s our leader in so many ways,” head coach Travis Crain said. “Davis battled through injuries. He had some big performances.” Crain pointed to the duo’s…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Marble Falls girls basketball releases all-district members

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Lexie Edwards is the only unanimous selection to the All-District 24-4A first team. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team, which finished tied for third in the District 24-4A campaign, had several members named to the all-district teams. Named first team all-district were senior center Lexie Edwards and junior forwards Bethany Fry and Kylie Roberts. “To have three on the first team is a big deal for sure,” head coach John Berkman said. “I thought they deserved it. They…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls boys soccer beats Austin Achieve

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs are on the verge of winning the District 25-4A championship after a season sweep of Austin Achieve. Photo by Shaunna Marcum/Mixed Media Photographer Designer at ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Austin Achieve 3-0 Feb. 27 in a crucial District 25-4A matchup. The win clinched a playoff berth and put the Mustangs in position to win the district championship. “It was a really good win against Achieve,” Mustangs head coach Rick Hoover said. “All we have to do…

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