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Marble Falls boys soccer stomps Florence

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Florence 13-1 Feb. 6 in District 25-4A play. The Mustangs (11-2, 3-0) raced to a 6-0 lead by the intermission. Esteban Dominguez, Edward Lopez and Ivan Espino led the way by scoring two goals apiece. Other goals were scored by Garrett Goggans, Drake Taylor, Kash Bussaraporn, Anderson Mazariegos, Aiden Walker, Charlie Brantley and Joaquin Aguilar. Bussaraporn also had three assists, while Esteban had two. Other assists came from Angel Serna, Rigo Lopez, Seth Parker, Isaac Larranaga, Diego Mata, Edward Lopez, Mazariegos…

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Burnet boys soccer stun Jarrell in district play

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated Jarrell 2-0 Jan. 30 in District 25-4A play. The win improves the Bulldogs to 2-1 in the district standings and in third place. After playing to a 0-0 first-half tie, the Bulldogs came alive in the second half, according to head coach Benjamin Boorman. “The locker room at halftime was heated as the leaders of the team were ready to get back out on the field and take the game into their hands,” he said. “They did just that. The second half was dominated…

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Marble Falls girls soccer adds 2nd district win

CAPTION: Madison Hardaway is one of several Marble Falls Lady Mustangs known for attacking a defense by putting massive amounts of pressure on the back line to stop her. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team defeated Georgetown Gateway 3-0 Jan. 26 in the second match of the District 25-4A campaign. It’s the second shutout by the Lady Mustangs (2-0) in as many district contests. Head coach Abigail Blunt noted the Lady Gators didn’t simply give up goals, pointing out that she liked her…

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Marble Falls boys soccer begins district play with lopsided victory

CAPTION: Marble Falls High School boys soccer assistant coaches Aaron Jimenez (left), Ryan Craven, Chuck Woods share a laugh with head coach Rick Hoover. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team crushed Lago Vista 7-1 in the District 25-4A opener Jan. 23. The Mustangs (9-2, 1-0) faced more than the Vikings during the contest. “It was tough,” he said. “There was a pretty solid sheet of rain and wet conditions. It was a sloppy game. I thought we played well under the conditions. When…

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Marble Falls girls soccer wins district opener

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team stomped Lago Vista 3-0 Jan. 23 in the District 25-4A opener for both teams. Head coach Abigail Blunt noted the players battled more than each other on the pitch. “It wasn’t so much fog, but we had a lot of rain,” she said. “You train all year to get your body ready for any situation. Because of the rain, the ball is slicker; it’ll move faster. I’m proud of them for adapting to that. Because it was rough with the rain and…

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Marble Falls girls soccer beats Uvalde

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team crushed Uvalde 5-0 Jan. 19 in its final match before starting District 25-4A play. “It was a great team win by the girls,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. “It was one of the most complete games we have put on the pitch. I believe the win is going to help propel us into district play with confidence.” Goals were scored by Miley Bolanos, Cali Brydon, Haley France, Presley Kahl and Briseah Rivera. Ashley Ferreira, Dulce Macias and Bolanos were credited with assists.…

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Date change, cold weather doesn’t slow Marble Falls boys soccer

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Jesse Jimenez battles for the ball during the win against San Antonio Veterans Memorial Jan. 17. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Veterans Memorial 6-1 Jan. 17 in a match that was played a day later because of the cold weather. “We really wanted to get the game in for sure,” head coach Rick Hoover said. “Fortunately, Veterans Memorial did, too. I completely yielded to them. I spoke to their coach and athletic director. They wanted to…

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Marble Falls boys soccer learns through setbacks

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team went 1-2 at the Round Rock Cedar Ridge tournament Jan. 11-13. The Mustangs beat Cedar Ridge 3-1 and lost to Leander Rouse 1-0 and to Del Valle 2-0. Esteban Dominguez, Garrett Goggans and Diego Mata scored the goals. Dominguez had two assists, while Goggans had the other. “It was a good game for us,” head coach Rick Hoover said about the win. “I was proud of the kids for stepping up and coming off the disappointing loss. I thought we played well…

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Marble Falls girls soccer continues positive trends at Waco tourney

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team posted a 1-1-1 record at the Waco Tournament Jan. 11-13. The Lady Mustangs beat Waco La Vega 3-0, lost to Lorena 3-1 and tied Waco Midway 1-1. Presley Kahl scored two goals, while Miley Bolanos, Ashley Ferreira and Briseah Rivera scored one each. “We earned the goals,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. “It wasn’t on errors. Nobody was on the backside. We created it and made it happen. It was that good. It was awesome to see.” The Lady Mustangs played well…

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Marble Falls boys soccer crushes Canyon Lake

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team stomped Fischer Canyon Lake 9-0 Jan. 9. “I wasn’t sure what to expect,” head coach Rich Hoover said. “Canyon Lake tends to be good at everything. They’re one of those programs that are really good at everything.” Esteban Dominguez and Garrett Goggans each scored three goals, while Kash Bussaratorn, Diego Mata and Seth Parker each scored one. Parker also had two assists as did Angel Meija, while Charlie Brantley, Ivan Espino, Bussaratorn and Mata each had one. Hoover said he believes it’s…

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