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Marble Falls football gets lots of reps, film to get better

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior fullback Kole Becker drives to the end zone during the scrimmage against the Leander Grizzlies Aug. 11. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team showed coaches plenty Aug. 11 during the first scrimmage of the 2023 season. The Grizzlies scored twice in the controlled portion and twice in the live portion. Marble Falls scored once in the controlled portion. Glenn was trying to add another score toward the end, but the Mustang defense stiffened. “I like how we closed out the…

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Marble Falls football players look to mimic playoff success

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior halfback Jaime Castillo and senior lineman Jeremiah Bales display the close bonds the Mustangs have during media day Aug. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fiero Nothing about the play looked any different from the hundreds, if not thousands, of times the Marble Falls High School football team lined up in its offensive power play. The linemen and running backs showed their discipline by not moving before the ball was snapped. And then controlled chaos ensued. Seniors Jeremiah Bales and Gavin Hernandez exploded toward their defensive counterparts,…

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Continuity highlights Burnet football’s training camp

CAPTION: Burnet senior Jace Haberer leaps high to make this grab during a defensive drill designed to make the Bulldogs find and react quickly to the ball in an attempt to create turnovers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After taking a short break, the Burnet High School football team spent the second half of its time at Bulldog Field Aug. 1 attacking defensive drills established by defensive coordinator Ben Speer and the staff. Defensive line coach Tim Perkins showed his players which foot to use and where to step, where…

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Marble Falls football looking for more than shooting stars

CAPTION: The Marble Falls linemen work on blocking assignments, the proper footwork and hand placement during a drill on the first day of fall training camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The sounds of whistles and yells echoed throughout Mustang Stadium as the Marble Falls High School football team was in the midst of spending two hours on the artificial turf July 31 on the first day of fall training camp. Coaches were with various position groups as the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity spread throughout the 120-yard field. Defensive…

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Burnet football’s Stires signs NLI with Austin College

CAPTION: Burnet senior lineman Cameron Stires signs his National Letter of Intent to play football for Austin College as he’s surrounded by his parents. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior lineman Cameron Stires will play college football at Austin College after signing his National Letter of Intent during a signing ceremony May 2. Stires’ signing is the result of hard work and unwavering commitment, especially during an unfortunate incident after playing a tennis match last fall. On the way home with his parents, he told them he…

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‘Big Dave’ Morgan helps MFISD children develop a love for sports

CAPTION: The Morgans: Christine (left), Megan, David, Big Dave and Langlie after the younger Morgan suited up with the Minnesota Vikings to play at the Denver Broncos during a preseason game in August 2018. Courtesy photo The passing of beloved Marble Falls Elementary School coach “Big Dave” Morgan is a loss felt by countless Marble Falls Independent School District students, graduates and families. A celebration of life ceremony is at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Max Copeland Gym on the Marble Falls High School campus. Some may know Morgan…

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