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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Vista Ridge

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Marc Barrios was constantly moving for the Mustangs as he helped protect the paint on defense and attacked the rim on offense. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Cedar Park Vista Ridge 81-42 Nov. 11 in the season opener. The Mustangs scored first, but the Rangers seized control of the outcome soon after thanks to an active defense where they applied pressure on the ball handler all over the court. In short Vista Ridge didn’t make…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball loses to Bullard

CAPTION: The Lady Mustangs, including Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa (left), Tessie Bowen, Brighton Bernard, Deliah Guzman, Lily Stein, Kate Dykes (15) and Vivian Buerger (12), gather around Kenadi Dalton (center) to celebrate beating Rosharon Almeta Crawford for an area title in the Class 4A Division I playoffs Nov. 4. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Bullard 22-25, 7-25, 23-25 Nov. 6 in the Class 4A Division I regional semifinals. The Lady Mustangs’ (17-16, 6-6 District 24-4A fourth place) historical season ends as this 2025…

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Featured Football 

Burnet Middle School football completes successful season

CAPTION: Burnet seventh-grader Brantley Corbell was one of the top contributors this season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Optimism reigns supreme at Burnet Middle School after the seventh- and eighth-grade football teams played 23 games and lost only once all season. The seventh-grade A team finished 7-0-1, the seventh-grade B team went 5-0-2, and the eighth-graders were 7-1. As pleased as new Burnet Middle School athletic coordinator Mark Zeigler is with the results, he pointed out other accomplishments long before he got to district titles and runner-up finishes. “I think…

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Marble Falls boys basketball looks to continue what the Mustangs started

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Cameron Plumlee has gotten better in many areas during the offseason, and the Mustangs are looking to reap the rewards. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team begins the 2025-26 season by welcoming Cedar Park Vista Ridge Tuesday, Nov. 11. The subvarsities play at 5 p.m. and the varsity follows at 6:30 p.m. Head coach John Berkman, who is entering his second year at the helm, welcomes back several experienced and driven upperclassmen. They include seniors Kaleb Bielfeldt and…

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Faith Academy boys basketball aims to continue winning ways

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior center Judah Phillips has spent the offseason transforming himself to better take the pounding that comes from his position in his final season in a Flames uniform. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team welcomes St. Mary’s Hall Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Flames’ home opener. The junior varsity plays at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity at 6:30 p.m. The Flames, who are ranked No. 3 in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ Class 3A poll…

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Faith Academy football beats San Antonio Lutheran

Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scorched San Antonio Lutheran 58-8 Nov. 7 to win the Division II, District 4 title of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The win means the Flames (9-1, 3-0) successfully defended their district title, No. 5 in the last six years. “I’m glad we’re the district champions,” said head coach Jay Silvers, who is in his second year at the helm. “We finished up one goal. Now we’re going on to the next one. It feels…

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Burnet football loses to Stephenville

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Stephenville 49-0 Nov. 7. The Bulldogs (3-7, 1-3 District 4-4A Division I third place) now begin preparations for a rematch with Andrews (5-5, 3-0 District 3-4A Division I champion) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at San Angelo Stadium, 1919 Knickerbocker Road in San Angelo. Andrews defeated Burnet 35-21 in the first round a year ago. “(Stephenville head coach Sterling) Doty does a great job with those guys,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “I know a…

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Marble Falls football ends season with loss to Brownwood

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running back Joaquin Aguilar played his final game as a Mustang football player after three years as a starter. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Brownwood 41-7 Nov. 7 to end the 2025 season. The Lions (6-4, 3-1) finish as the District 4-4A runners-up and will enter the playoffs as the district’s No. 2 seed. The Mustangs’ (3-7, 0-4 District 4-4A Division I) only score came on a screen pass to senior receiver Kaden Langbein from sophomore quarterback…

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Burnet football to take on Stephenville

CAPTION: The Burnet offensive linemen Shane Ikonen (50), Ellis Starkey, Adam Heffingen and Mason Roberts are preparing to face a stout Stephenville front. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will travel to face Stephenville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Art Briles Stadium. The Bulldogs (3-6, 1-2) enjoyed a bye last week, while the Yellowjackets (9-0, 3-0), ranked No. 2 in the latest Class 4A Division I poll, shut out Brownwood 49-0. Burnet head coach Ben Speer noted film study exposed several traits about…

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Faith Academy, Lutheran football meet in district championship game

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore Ronin Burns is known for his ability to make defenses weep. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes San Antonio Lutheran at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, to Britton Field. The game is for the Division II, District 4 championship. If the Flames (8-1, 2-0) win, they will have successfully defended their championship and added their fifth in six years. The Mustangs (6-3, 1-1) are led by senior quarterback Christian Webb. “They can throw the ball pretty well and they have…

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