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Marble Falls team tennis beats Davenport

CAPTION: Chloe Brown was the only Lady Mustang to win her singles match en route to helping the team tennis squad advance to the next round of the Class 4A playoffs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated San Antonio Davenport 10-5 Oct. 6 for a bi-district championship in the Class 4A playoffs. Marble Falls will face La Vernia at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Fredericksburg High School in the second round of the playoffs. La Vernia defeated Crystal City 16-3. The…

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Marble Falls team tennis gears up for playoffs

CAPTION: Chloe Taylor fought back from being down in the first set to winning in straight sets. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad closed out the regular season with a 17-2 victory against Burnet Sept. 30. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs, who finished the District 25-4A campaign as the runners-up, now turn their attention to San Antonio Davenport, which finished third in District 26-4A, in a bi-district round of the Class 4A playoffs at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Fredericksburg High School. “They’re…

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Marble Falls tennis beats Legacy Ranch

CAPTION: Senior Cooper Womack picks up a big win against Mason in a non-district match. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch 15-4 Sept. 25 to finish second in the District 24-4A race. What was impressive about this victory, however, is that Marble Falls was represented by mostly underclassmen. Head coach Samuel Whitley chose to take his underclassmen, leaving his upperclassmen in Marble Falls to play Mason in non-district matches. “I basically took what I consider to be my…

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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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Marble Falls tennis loses to Little River Academy

CAPTION: Cooper Kelley hits this forehand for a winner. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad lost to Little River Academy 1-18 Sept. 11 in a battle of undefeated District 25-4A teams. “We saw somebody that moved their feet and attacked the net and took winning shots,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “We played well. They played better.” Marble Falls’ (4-1) lone win was at No. 1 boys doubles where Cooper Womack and Cooper Kelley prevailed 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 12-10. Whitley pointed out…

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Marble Falls tennis beats Belton New Tech

CAPTION: The 2025 Marble Falls High School team tennis squad is Adelina Flores (front row, left), Caylie Garay, Victoria Nunez, Gracey Moffett, Sophia Trudeau, Cooper Womack, William Gregory, Shaymus Vaughn, Savannah Hamblin, Jacey Moffett, Harper Cook, Chloe Taylor, Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya); Hudson Dehorty (back row, left), Jared Smith, Logan Hargraves, Glenn Banton, Cooper Kelley, Jonathan Leflet, Nicolas Smith, Sean Smith, Adam Beaston, Knox Elder, Payton Glaser, Chloe Brown, Ben Sowers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad swept Belton New Tech 19-0 Sept. 4…

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Marble Falls tennis demolishes Salado

CAPTION: Cooper Womack continues to show why he is among the elite players the Hill Country with another impressive performance in boys singles and doubles. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad demolished Salado 19-0 Aug. 28 in a battle of undefeated District 25-4A teams. In all, the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs won every singles and doubles match played to remain undefeated on the season (6-0) and in district play (3-0). Marble Falls got wins from Glenn Benton, Chloe Brown, Payton Glaser, Mia Hernandez,…

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Marble Falls tennis crushes Cameron Yoe

CAPTION: Senior Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya) holds the ball proclaiming win over Cameron Yeo. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School tennis team stomped Cameron Yoe 18-1 in matches that took two days to finish because of thunderstorms and lightning. On the first day, which began at 4:10 p.m. Aug. 21, the Mustangs took a dominant 7-0 lead thanks to sweeping the three boys and girls doubles and mixed doubles matches. By 5:30 p.m. four singles matches had started already. Lightning was detected and sent players indoors. Coaches realized by the time…

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Burnet team tennis continues district play

CAPTION: Nick Dietrich’s strong serve helps him win his singles match against Salado. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography   The Burnet High School team tennis squad played with tremendous effort when the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs welcomed Salado Aug. 14 in District 25-4A play. Though Salado ultimately won the head-to-head matchup 10-5, Burnet head coach Jayci Craig noted the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs showed the fight and determination the athletic department is known for. “The score does not reflect the growth and effort made by the Burnet Bulldogs, however,” she said. “There…

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Marble Falls tennis has hot start to the season

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jarrell contacted Marble Falls to forfeit the match scheduled for Aug. 14. CAPTION: Lady Mustangs Chloe Taylor (left) and Mia Hernandez add more wins to the Marble Falls total against Taylor. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School team tennis team is 3-0 after beating Lampasas Aug. 8, Taylor Aug. 7 and Copperas Cove Aug. 5. The Mustangs are headed to Leander Glenn Monday, Aug. 11, for matches that begin at 3 p.m. before turning their attention to the start of District 25-4A. Jarrell forfeited the head-to-head matchup against…

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