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Marble Falls softball beats Canyon Lake

CAPTION: Jocelyn Suarez plays shortstop and catcher for the Lady Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team run-ruled Fischer Canyon Lake 16-6 Feb. 18 in a contest that began at 4:30 p.m. It didn’t take long for the Lady Mustangs (7-1) to end the contest thanks to some timely hitting. The Lady Hawks took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but the Lady Mustangs responded with 9 runs. When Canyon Lake trimmed the deficit to 9-6 in the third inning, Marble Falls responded…

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Marble Falls softball wins 1st tourney of the season

The Marble Falls High School softball team won the Third Annual Ingram Kerr County Classic hosted by Ingram Tom Moore Feb. 13-15. “It was a good weekend for the girls, good weekend for the kids,” head coach Alex Lozoya said. “Sometimes they need to see something tangible to know they’re headed in the right direction.” Before taking the field against Comfort in the final game of the event, he was told that if the Lady Mustangs shut out the Deer, they would be the tournament champions. Marble Falls left no…

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Marble Falls softball beats McNeil

CAPTION: First baseman Cheyenne Blair was solid on defense and contributed to the offensive output in the Lady Mustangs’ season-opening win. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School softball team crushed Austin McNeil 11-1 in five innings Feb. 11 in the Lady Mustangs’ season opener. Marble Falls scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning. But the Mavericks were trying to make a comeback. With a runner at first base, a ball was hit to deep left field. Left fielder Riley Frisch got to it and…

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Marble Falls softball to lean on talent, experience

CAPTION: Freshman pitcher Brooklyn D’Amico is getting used to the speed on the varsity level. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroA new season of Marble Falls High School softball means mixing in some new players with some familiar favorites. Head coach Alex Lozoya, who is entering his third season at the helm, said this year’s roster has the power at the plate and on the field, important elements for success. Senior Kylie Roberts, who just finished her commitment to the basketball team, is a multi-year letterman and is the second baseman. Sophomore…

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New facilities would meet the most important role of athletics

CAPTION: Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman describes a typical practice day at the high school and how coaches work together to meet the needs of their athletes. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The possibilities of building new facilities for extracurricular activities at Marble Falls High School will better meet the No. 1 objective for those students – to properly prepare them for their seasons. That’s according to Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman. On Jan. 31, the Marble Falls Independent School District’s Board…

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Marble Falls ISD board approves bond package to present to voters

The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees approved putting a bond before voters on the May 3 ballot. The bond, valued at $172.2 million, has four parts: general facilities planning, staff 1 to 1 devices, athletics and indoor multipurpose facility. Athletics projects total $12.515 million and the high school indoor multipurpose facility with all of its amenities totals $26.05 million. “I envision all of our sports and all of our students in extracurricular activities using the multipurpose facility,” said Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent, to TexasChalkTalk.com.…

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Marble Falls ISD accepts recommendations from Advisory Committee

The Marble Falls Independent School District’s Advisory Committee presented the board of trustees its findings and recommendations during the regular meeting Dec. 16. The committee had a slide that broke the proposed bond into three parts. The first was general facilities planning that totaled $124,335,000. Next was the Staff 1 to 1 Devices totaling $2.2 million. The final was athletics that came in at $28.55 million. The total is $155,085,000. Co-chairwoman Lee Ann Johnson pointed out bonds are repaid through Interest and Sinking (INS) property taxes. The tax rate is…

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Marble Falls students return to Junior Olympics

CAPTION: Siblings Josie (left) and Everett Brasher continue their success on the track by competing for the North Shore Stars Track Club coached by Cedric Griffin. Courtesy photo Siblings Everett and Josie Brasher are making their way to the Junior Olympics of the Amateur Athletic Union again. The Marble Falls Independent School District students represent North Shore Stars Track Club under the direction of head coach Cedric Griffin. The Junior Olympics are Monday-Friday, July 29-Aug. 3. Twelve-year-old Everett, who will be in the seventh grade, will compete in the boys…

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Rule change allows electronic devices in softball dugouts

CAPTION: Marble Falls softball head coach Alex Lozoya chats with catcher Emma Cayce and pitcher Camille Catalfamo during a timeout in a 2024 contest. A new rules change may mean fewer trips to the circle. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro A rule change in softball may affect the way the pitching coach and the catcher communicate while their team is on defense beginning in 2025. That’s because the National Federation of State High School Associations announced July 8 it had approved one-way electronic communication in the dugout for the sport.…

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Forge exemplifies helping athletes grow in all phases

CAPTION: Paolo Garza holds bands that are around Noah Luckie’s waist as he runs while Landon Griffith completes running over tiny obstacles while holding a pipe over his head. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Helping athletes grow in stature and wisdom is more than a talking point for Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman. It’s a truth he strives for daily. And nowhere is that more apparent right now than during the morning sessions of Marble Falls Forge ’24, the athletic department’s summer…

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