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Marble Falls boys basketball wins district opener against Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Tidus Willie and the Mustangs earn their first district win in about two years in a balanced, well-played contest against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 58-51 Jan. 13 in the first game of District 24-4A This is the first district win for the Mustangs since Jan. 5, 2021 against Georgetown East View 61-49 as members of District 25-5A. “It was a great way to start the district season, to get a win and in front…

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Marble Falls girls hoops defeats Lampasas to move to a tie for first in district

CAPTION: Marble Falls posts Emma Bindseil (25) and Lexie Edwards cut off the lane to the basket, forcing Lampasas junior guard Aspen Wheeler to attempt a fade-away jumper. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Lampasas 62-48 Jan. 14, which means both teams move to 2-1 in District 24-4A play. “It’s a huge win,” head coach John Berkman said. “We’re right back at the top of the district race. And it keeps us from having second loss at home. It made a big…

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Burnet boys basketball starts district play by beating Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Roy Kiser and the Bulldogs hold court in defeating Georgetown Gateway to begin District 24-4A play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team beat Georgetown Gateway 46-35 Jan. 13 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. The Bulldogs seized control from the start, racing to a 14-5 lead after the first quarter, 22-14 at the half, and 31-23 after three periods. “To get the first one is important,” head coach Roy Kiser said. “It felt good, and we need to…

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Burnet girls basketball loses district game to Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore guard Sydney Lough and the Lady Dawgs gave a great effort during the loss to Lampasas 44-22 Jan. 10. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Lampasas 44-22 Jan. 10 to go to 1-1 in District 24-4A play. “These are the highs and the lows of winning and losing,” head coach Rick Gates said. “We were really high after getting the Marble Falls win. This is part of it.” The Lady Dawgs were forced to play without a key member,…

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Marble Falls girls basketball secures district win at Jarrell

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team beat Jarrell 59-37 for its first District 24-4A victory Jan. 10. “I thought we came out much more ready to play than the game we had the game before,” head coach John Berkman said. “Every single person on the team scored, and that’s a good sign that they got the message. Everybody has to make plays.” After the 43-29 loss to Burnet Jan. 6, Berkman said the contest came down to which team made shots. The Lady Mustangs recommitted themselves to producing…

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Smoking For Jesus boys basketball falls one basket short of comeback against Savio

The Smoking For Jesus boys basketball team lost to Austin Savio 57-55 Jan. 10, a day after beating San Antonio Town East Christian 62-51. The Eagles (9-11) trailed by 15 points with 2 minutes and 30 seconds remaining and used their full-court press to create offensive opportunities. With 12 seconds remaining, Savio inbounded the ball that the Eagles stole. The Eagles had two opportunities to score, but the ball rimmed out both times. In the final minutes, senior center Bryson Culver made field goals and foul shots to help pull…

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Faith Academy boys basketball goes into bye with 3-0 district record

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior power forward Brock Davis powers his way for two of his game-high 31 points in leading the Flames to another win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Temple Central Texas Christian 57-30 Jan. 10 to remain in first place in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Once more, senior power forward Brock Davis led the way with 31 points, scoring 21 in the first half. His 31 points followed his 40-point career…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses close contest to Temple Central Texas Christian

CAPTION: Faith Academy post Morgan Weems drives to the basket to score a bucket during the Lady Flames’ loss to Temple Central Texas Christian. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 40-35 Jan. 10 after beating Temple Holy Trinity 64-11 Jan. 6. Head coach Kat Canada couldn’t help but praise her Lady Flames (2-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) for their record. “I’m really happy with the way we…

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Burnet boys basketball make statement in final pre-district tune-up

CAPTION: Burnet senior post Braden Ellett-Clark is one of the big defensive reasons why the Bulldogs held Stephenville junior post Creece Brister in check. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team stomped Stephenville 77-49 Jan. 6. In doing so, the Bulldogs improved in some key areas head coach Roy Kiser wanted to see before they began District 24-4A play against Georgetown Gateway Friday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in The Doghouse. The subvarsities play first at 5 p.m. “I was pleased with our defensive effort,”…

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Faith Academy boys basketball gets another district win

CAPTION: Lopsided wins start with playing tough defense as the Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames illustrate. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat Temple Holy Trinity 73-29 Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Leading the way was senior power forward Brock Davis, who scored 40 points. “It was a career night and school record for Brock,” head coach Zakk Reveille said. “We executed the game plan and played good…

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