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Marble Falls football loses to Devine

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman (right) speaks to the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Devine 28-27 Oct. 4 to finish its pre-district season. The Mustangs (2-4) now prepare for the Burnet Bulldogs (4-2) in the District 4-4A Division I opener Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at home. Down 21-13 at the half, Marble Falls received the ball to start the third quarter. Junior Joaquin Aguilar had a a big return. He was eventually tackled on the Devine…

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Marble Falls team tennis gets ready for the playoffs

CAPTION: Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya) is one reason why Marble Falls added another runner-up finish in district play in the last two years. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School team tennis team defeated Burnet 19-0 Oct. 1 to finish District 25-4A no worse than second in the standings. The final standings will be complete after Cameron Yoe and Little River Academy meet Oct. 3. Academy is in first place. Meanwhile, Marble Falls earned a 6-1 district record with the only blemish to Academy 6-13 Sept. 12. The Mustangs…

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Burnet football to host San Angelo Lake View

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will welcome San Angelo Lake View at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to Bulldog Field for the homecoming game. “We have to tune out all the distractions and stay focused and get better to prepare for district,” head coach Ben Speer said. The Chiefs’ (1-4) only win was against Lamesa 55-42 Sept. 13. The losses are to Levelland 44-26, Lubbock High 31-13, Snyder 40-34, and Fort Stockton 30-27. “They’re a team trying to find themselves,” Speer said. “Their starting…

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Marble Falls football takes on Devine

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Brody Graham slows down La Vernia junior running back Sean Garza as he tries to get away in the second quarter. Contributed photos Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Marble Falls High School football team is back on the road Friday, Oct. 4. The Mustangs are at Devine for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The Warhorses (4-1) are on a four-game winning streak thanks to wins against San Antonio Christian 21-10 Sept. 27, Hondo 46-19 Sept. 20, Natalia 42-0 Sept. 13, and Jourdanton 34-19 Sept. 6. The loss was to…

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Faith Academy to face defending state champ Oglesby

CAPTION: Freshman Landon Silvers is a big contributor to the Flames football team. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Oglesby at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to Britton Field. The Tigers (3-2 ) were the runners-up in the 2023 Class 1A Division 2 state championship of the University Interscholastic League. That team featured seven seniors who graduated earlier this year. “They’re one of the big programs in the UIL,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They have some size and they have speed. They’ll…

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Marble Falls volleyball outlasts Taylor

CAPTION: The Lady Mustangs gather in a huddle after winning a crucial point against Taylor. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Taylor in five sets Oct. 1 in District 24-4A play. “I thought we played really well,” Marble Falls head coach Christopher Pace said. “I thought we got into a little bit of a rut. The thing I love the most about five-set matches is the pressure — it tells you a lot. Taylor is a program that got eliminated in the playoffs…

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Marble Falls volleyball beats Lampasas for district win

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Brighton Bernard steps back to serve. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Lampasas 25-20, 25-18, 25-18 Sept. 27 for its first win in District 24-4A play this season. “It was a great road win,” head coach Christopher Pace said. “(Winning) 3-0 is always good, especially after the three games we had (against Salado Sept. 24).” Like the Lady Mustangs (17-13, 1-3), the Lady Badgers (11-22, 0-5) were seeking their first district win, too. But Marble Falls took the…

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Burnet football beats Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet receiver David Prather (8) is congratulated on making his 13-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team defeated Gatesville 23-17 Sept. 27 to give Ben Speer his first home win as a head coach. “(Gatesville) is good, they’re very physical,” he said. “It’s our best win so far. I don’t know if it’s the most important. It’s great to have everybody there and doing it for the community. It made it a whole lot more fun and it…

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Faith Academy football loses to Gloria Deo

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Andrew Houy put up solid numbers during the loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Bulverde Gloria Deo 80-50 Sept. 27. “They are a very tough team,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They are mentally prepared.” Senior Nolan Chandler and junior Kai Wallace led the way for the Lions (3-1). “They were going to run the ball with (those two),” Silvers said. “They were tough to bring down and keep them contained. There…

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Marble Falls football loses to La Vernia

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior receiver Jett Marcum leaps in celebration with senior tight end Noah Lyon after Marcum catches a touchdown pass while junior receiver Kaden Langbein hurries to congratulate Marcum. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to La Vernia 34-14 Sept. 27. The Mustangs (2-3) begin preparations for a road game at Devine at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. “We gave La Vernia a chance to be the better team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “We didn’t take opportunities when…

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