Featured Softball 

Marble Falls softball sweeps Lago Vista in final home game of the season

The Marble Falls High School softball team beat Lago Vista 14-12 April 14 in its final home game of the 2023 season at Scearce Field. Before the game, the Lady Mustangs invited softball teams of the Marble Falls Youth Baseball and Softball Association to participate in pre-game activities and be honorary bat girls once the contest began. “They were leading our chants,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “It was good for them to see what the big kids are like.” The win ensures Marble Falls of one important part of…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball beats Lago Vista to win another district series

CAPTION: Marble Falls pitcher Bryce Atkinson had another excellent outing in leading the Mustangs to another win against Lago Vista. Photo by Priscilla Gonzalez The Marble Falls High School baseball team shut out Lago Vista 10-0 April 11 in a contest that ended after 4.5 innings. The win ensures the Mustangs earned another District 24-4A series to remain atop of the standings, a spot they share with Burnet though the Bulldogs’ game against Georgetown Gateway was moved to April 12 at 6 p.m. at Bulldog Diamonds because umpires didn’t show…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball beats Lago Vista to remain in first place

CAPTION: Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw threw for five innings during the win against Lago Vista. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lago Vista 6-2 March 24 to go to 5-0 in District 24-4A play. What impressed head coach Russell Houston about his players is their refusal to quit. “They’re just resilient,” he said. “We didn’t hit like we have. Their guy threw well, and we didn’t swing it. When we’re able to score the top half of the inning, it allows everyone to relax…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball beats Lago Vista to add to winning streak

CAPTION: The Burnet High School softball team crushed Lago Vista 18-0 in a contest that ended in three innings March 21. The Lady Dawgs (2-0 in District 24-4A) are preparing for a road trip to Lampasas (2-0) Friday, March 24. The junior varsity plays at 5 p.m. and the varsity competes at 7 p.m. Burnet had only three hits against the Lady Vikings with two coming from Maddie Moise. One was a home run. Sophomore pitcher Presely Crawford struck out all six batters she faced in her two innings of…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Marble Falls boys basketball beats Lago Vista after losing to Lampasas

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs’ defense didn’t allow Lago Vista to have good looks at the basket and forced the Vikings to adjust in the second half. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lago Vista 68-52 Feb. 3 a day after losing to Lampasas 63-54. The win moves the Mustangs (4-3) to second place in the District 24-4A standings though only they and Lampasas (3-4) have played seven district games thus far. That’s because the bad weather forced other members to rescheduled…

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Basketball High School 

Lampasas basketball league welcomes new district foes Burnet, Marble Falls, Lago Vista

Though basketball season doesn’t tip off until November, area players aren’t waiting for the beginning of the 2022-23 school year to hit the hardwood thanks to the start of the Lampasas summer basketball league, which begins Monday, June 6. The girls play on Monday evenings, while the boys play on Tuesday nights. Teams committed to playing include Burnet, Evant, Hamilton, Lago Vista, Lampasas, Lometa, Marble Falls and San Saba. The league has a varsity and a junior varsity division. Full-court games last 40 minutes and teams play two contests a…

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