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Marble Falls softball beats Taylor in district opener

CAPTION: The Lady Mustangs surround and tap the black helmet of Kylie Roberts (27) after she touches home plate following a big home run over the center-left field wall in the third inning. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team stomped Taylor 10-4 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener. The Lady Mustangs (1-0) put all the elements together where they made every routine play, strung together hits and didn’t flinch at an early deficit. “Good win, good win for the girls. Happy for them,”…

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Marble Falls softball shows growth at Llano tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior second baseman Kylie Roberts catches the popup to make the out and ensure Brownwood senior Chloe Walls stays on first base with Marble Falls senior first baseman Sophia Biagini. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team finished the Llano tournament with a 1-4 record February 27-March 1. The Lady Mustangs beat Goldthwaite 17-5 and lost to Glen Rose 7-6, Brownwood 5-1, Wall 7-0 and Comanche 5-4. Marble Falls was prepared to play two games March 1, but arrived to the ball…

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Marble Falls softball loses to Lago Vista

CAPTION: Callie Phillips (10) had a RBI to score a run against Lago Vista to the delight of head coach Alex Lozoya (seated). Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lago Vista 11-1 Feb. 25. Going into the contest, Marble Falls had been ranked in the top 10 of the Class 4A poll of the Texas Girls Coaches Association. “When things are going good, you have to keep the same energy,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “You celebrate wins and enjoy them. Lago Vista was…

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Early test against Lorena says plenty about Marble Falls softball

CAPTION: Cheyenne Thompson comes through with a RBI to help give the Lady Mustangs the lead.  Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lorena 5-4 in eight innings Feb. 22 in a contest that was added late. The reason is because weather forced the Austin Hyde Park tournament officials to cancel the event. “I’m very proud of how the kids competed and their efforts,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “It was good for our kids, our parents and our program to be in this…

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Marble Falls softball beats Canyon Lake

CAPTION: Jocelyn Suarez plays shortstop and catcher for the Lady Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team run-ruled Fischer Canyon Lake 16-6 Feb. 18 in a contest that began at 4:30 p.m. It didn’t take long for the Lady Mustangs (7-1) to end the contest thanks to some timely hitting. The Lady Hawks took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but the Lady Mustangs responded with 9 runs. When Canyon Lake trimmed the deficit to 9-6 in the third inning, Marble Falls responded…

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Marble Falls softball wins 1st tourney of the season

The Marble Falls High School softball team won the Third Annual Ingram Kerr County Classic hosted by Ingram Tom Moore Feb. 13-15. “It was a good weekend for the girls, good weekend for the kids,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Sometimes they need to see something tangible to know they’re headed in the right direction.” Before taking the field against Comfort in the final game of the event, he was told that if the Lady Mustangs shut out the Deer, they would be the tournament champions. Marble Falls left no…

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Marble Falls softball beats McNeil

CAPTION: First baseman Cheyenne Blair was solid on defense and contributed to the offensive output in the Lady Mustangs’ season-opening win. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School softball team crushed Austin McNeil 11-1 in five innings Feb. 11 in the Lady Mustangs’ season opener. Marble Falls scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning. But the Mavericks were trying to make a comeback. With a runner at first base, a ball was hit to deep left field. Left fielder Riley Frisch got to it and…

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Marble Falls softball to lean on talent, experience

CAPTION: Freshman pitcher Brooklyn D’Amico is getting used to the speed on the varsity level. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroA new season of Marble Falls High School softball means mixing in some new players with some familiar favorites. Head coach Alex Lozoya, who is entering his third season at the helm, said this year’s roster has the power at the plate and on the field, important elements for success. Senior Kylie Roberts, who just finished her commitment to the basketball team, is a multi-year letterman and is the second baseman. Sophomore…

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Rule change allows electronic devices in softball dugouts

CAPTION: Marble Falls softball head coach Alex Lozoya chats with catcher Emma Cayce and pitcher Camille Catalfamo during a timeout in a 2024 contest. A new rules change may mean fewer trips to the circle. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro A rule change in softball may affect the way the pitching coach and the catcher communicate while their team is on defense beginning in 2025. That’s because the National Federation of State High School Associations announced July 8 it had approved one-way electronic communication in the dugout for the sport.…

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Jonesboro, under Marble Falls grad’s guidance, wins state title

CAPTION: Jonesboro softball coaches Cody (left) and Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy celebrate winning the Class 1A state championship with Gary and Traci Thomas, Amanda’s parents. Courtesy photo The Jonesboro High School softball team beat Neches 3-1 May 29 to capture the 2024 Class 1A state championship. “It feels amazing,” said head coach Amanda (Thomas) LeCroy, a 2014 Marble Falls High School graduate. “I’m so proud of our kiddos. They came ready to play and were ready to go.” Neches scored its only run in the second inning by taking advantage of…

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