Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball beats Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team swept Lampasas 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 Sept. 23 for its first District 24-4A win of the season. “It was a huge win, our first district win,” head coach Zoey Beard-Hanrahan said. “It feels so good. The girls deserve it.” The Lady Badgers took a 4-1 lead in the first set before sophomore Brighton Bernard and junior Katie Terrell added kills to get the Lady Mustangs back in it. Other contributors were sophomore Breanna Wilde, seniors Kate McCary and Payton Dunk, and junior Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa.…

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Featured Tennis 

Marble Falls tennis sweeps Lago Vista

CAPTION: Mixed doubles partners Savannah Hamblin (left) and Logan Hargraves congratulate each other on winning a crucial point. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad left no doubt in beating Lago Vista 19-0 Sept. 18 in District 25-4A play to remain in second place in the standings. “Our kids came out and dominated,” head coach Samuel Whitley said. The only match that went to three sets was at mixed doubles. The team of Logan Hargraves and Savannah Hamblin won the first set 6-3 and…

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Featured Running 

Marble Falls cross country performs well at State Preview

CAPTION: Marble Falls High School runners Connor Yaklin (left), Jahir Garcia, JJ Walker, Colton Rutland and Santiago Gaytan compete in the Class 4A division of the Round Rock McNeil Hoka Invitational Sept. 19. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School cross country program competed at the Round Rock McNeil Hoka Invitational Sept. 19 at Old Settler’s Park. The meet is commonly known as the state preview because it’s the site of the state meet in November. “This meet brings together competition from all over the state,” head coach Brenda Gonzalez…

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Featured Volleyball 

Marble Falls volleyball faces crucial stretch

CAPTION: If the Lady Mustangs plan to extend their season to play past District 24-4A play, they’ll need Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa (left), Brighton Bernard (13), Hannan Welch, Katie Terrell, Kenadi Dalton and Kate McCary to all do what they do best. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball enters an important three-match streak beginning with Lampasas Tuesday, Sept. 23. The subvarsities play at 5 p.m. with the varsity following at around 6 p.m. The Lady Mustangs (9-10, 0-3 District 24-4A) will host its annual Teacher Appreciation Day where…

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Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball wins at Waco Live Oak

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Kerrington Silvers led the Lady Flames in kills with 17 thanks to using her mind as well as her physical skills. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Live Oak Classical 25-22, 27-25, 25-10 Sept. 18 in a big road win in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Lady Flames head coach Erin Sawyer put the victory in perspective. “In the four years I’ve been doing volleyball for Faith Academy, this is the first time…

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Featured Football High School 

Burnet football loses to Fredericksburg

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Josiah Coronado takes the handoff and gets ready to earn some of his 120 yards against the Fredericksburg Billies. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Fredericksburg 14-10 Sept. 19. Going into the contest, Burnet head coach Ben Speer had indicated the Billies (1-3) were better than their record based off his film study. “I think they were in the right direction,” he said. “They got a few guys back. Their starting running back – he was back. There’s…

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Featured Football High School 

Faith Academy football mercy-rules Nueces Canyon

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Sawyer Jones (32) and juniors Price Rosemond (2) and Wade Dillard (12) lead opportunistic defense that against Barksdale Nueces Canyon. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team ensured a happy homecoming thanks to crushing Barksdale Nueces Canyon 56-6 Sept. 19. “I don’t know if I’d call it a statement win,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “It’s good to get back on track. We preached all week talking about being efficient and finishing up the week strong. Friday night, they got it…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls football shuts out Brackenridge

The Marble Falls High School football team stomped San Antonio Brackenridge 59-0 Sept. 19 in the Mustangs’ second road game of the year. “Really proud of the kids,” head coach Keri Timmerman said. “We knew that we should come out and be successful. It’s fun to see them develop, and it’s fun to see them make some plays with confidence. And it’s hard to win. Were excited to be 2-2.” The Mustangs (2-2) seized control of the contest from the start thanks in large part to senior running back Joaquin Aguilar…

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Featured Volleyball 

Burnet volleyball sweeps Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet senior hitter Journey Denton splits the Lampasas blockers to score a point for the Lady Dawgs during the first district contest between the two teams. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School volleyball team crushed Lampasas 25-8, 25-10, 25-14 Sept. 16 in its third District 24-4A match. Head coach Crystal Shipley agreed that her Lady Dawgs (17-6, 2-1) played at a high level from start to finish in this match. “The girls did that on their own,” she said. “We’ve talked all week about what was…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Architects give first look at new Marble Falls ISD baseball park

CAPTION: The new baseball park at Marble Falls High School from the sky. Graphic courtesy of Pfluger and Marble Falls Independent School District The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees got its first look at the new baseball park that will be built at Marble Falls High School during its regular meeting Sept. 15. Athletic director Keri Timmerman noted what was presented Sept. 15 is the culmination of several meetings and conversations with numerous individuals including baseball head coach Tyler Porter, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent,…

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