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Marble Falls seventh-graders beat Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls seventh-grader Ayden Alexander (left) led the Mustangs to victory against Lampasas Oct. 28. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Middle School seventh-grade A team defeated Lampasas 8-0 at Badger Field Oct. 28. Elijah Sanchez had the game-clinching interception to preserve the win. He also had a 10-yard reception. Ayden Alexander knocked down a Lampasas throw into the end zone at the end of the first half and had an interception on the next drive. Easton Packer had a fumble recovery to keep the Badgers off…

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Marble Falls football uses bye week to heal, rest

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior linebacker Branson Bunting (9), senior cornerback Quavyon Alexander (12), senior defensive end Kaleb Bielfeldt (0) and junior Jesus Rodriguez have fielded a defense that forces opponents to earn their yards and points. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team took its bye Oct. 24 while the rest of District 4-4A Division I played. Head coach Keri Timmerman said the bye week came at the right time days before the announcements of changes to game schedules in the Highland Lakes. Area teams…

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Faith Academy football beats San Marcos Academy

CAPTION: Senior Adam Merlick made some big catches for the Flames in helping them win their second contest on the road. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scorched San Marcos Academy 61-16 Oct. 24 in the Division II District 4 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “This is a real good game for us,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “We have some stuff we have to clean up, but we’re definitely moving in the right trajectory. The boys are…

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Burnet football loses to Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet senior Riley Howell blocks for junior Lyndon Harycki during the loss to Brownwood Oct. 24. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Brownwood 38-7 Oct. 24 in District 24-4A play. The contest didn’t start that way as the Bulldogs (3-6, 1-2) scored on their opening drive, covering 79 yards in 10 plays hightailed by junior quarterback Bryan Johnson’s seven-yard touchdown run for the 7-0 advantage. But on the kickoff, Raven Prado got the Lions (5-3, 2-0) started quickly as he took the…

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Burnet football moves up kickoff against Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet senior Trevin Park (10) is eager to do his part to help the Bulldogs win, including recovering a fumble like this one against the Lampasas Badgers. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Preparing for inclement weather, the Burnet High School football team’s contest against Brownwood will kickoff at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Bulldog Field. The Burnet program will honor its seniors and their families at 5:20 p.m. This is a District 24-4A showdown. The Lions enter the contest on a three-game winning streak that includes a 42-39…

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Faith Academy football begins district play at San Marcos Academy

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Wade Dillard has earned himself a big role on the offensive side thanks to his running and blocking. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will go on only its second road trip of the season when the Flames visit San Marcos Academy at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. It’s the Division II, District 4 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools for both teams. “I think the boys are excited,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “It’s been…

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Marble Falls ISD pauses athletic facilities construction

Graphic courtesy of Marble Falls Independent School District The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to pause construction on several projects related to the May 2025 bond during its regular meeting Oct. 20. Those include the multipurpose facility, new locker rooms at Max Copeland Gym, and the new baseball park. The board took the vote on a motion by Board Member Kevin Virdell that was seconded by Board Secretary Crystal Tubig and was carried unanimously. “I move that the board of trustees direct administration and legal counsel…

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Marble Falls football honors two greats

CAPTION: The two decals on the backs of the Marble Falls Mustangs helmets: the logo of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department on the left to honor Chief Michael Phillips and a red chair to honor Brother Max Copeland. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Before the season started, the Marble Falls High School football program added two decals to their helmets to honor to men who have made big impacts on the community. The first, which has been apart of the helmet for awhile, is a red chair to…

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Burnet football loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Bryan Johnson was the main offensive worker for the Bulldogs during the loss to Lampasas Oct. 17. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lampasas 28-23 Oct. 17 in District 4-4A Division I play. Trailing 28-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs (3-5, 1-1) began the drive on their two-yard line and leaned heavily on junior quarterback Bryan Johnson. On third and 12 from the Burnet 47-yard line, Johnson rolled right and threw an out pass that was batted straight…

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Marble Falls loses to Stephenville

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Stephenville 65-7 Oct. 17 in District 4-4A Division I play. The Mustangs’ lone touchdown came on their final offensive drive of the night when sophomore quarterback Crawford Mattox found senior receiver Atreyu Machacek, who took a step to the outside and worked his way back to the inside for the two-yard score. Senior Joaquin Aguilar added the extra point. “They are good football team – well coached, well executed, kids play extremely hard, extremely physical,” Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman said.…

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