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After one year, Marble Falls athletes’ weight gains are obvious

CAPTION: Rising junior Arnulfo Salazar shows he has no issues in pulling a heavy sled during the Linemen’s Challenge hosted by Burnet May 20 thanks to his offseason work and commitment to getting stronger. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro A transformed group of Marble Falls High School athletes are competing in several summer league activities thanks to spending almost a year in the strength-and-conditioning program led by coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. Transformed because those players simply don’t look like they did last year when athletic director and football head coach Keri…

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Hale resigns as Burnet athletic director to return to coaching

CAPTION: Steve and Lana Hale leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District community. Steve Hale is will coach at a small private school. The move gets the couple closer to family. Courtesy photo After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and…

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Marble Falls volleyball has new head coach

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team found its new head coach. It’s Zoey Hanrahan-Beard, who has been an assistant coach with the Highland Lakes Aces volleyball club founded by Erin Sawyer, who is the Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball head coach. Beard noted she had her eyes on this job when it came open last year. But the timing wasn’t right for her. That changed this time around. “When it came open again, I thought I can’t pass on the opportunity again,” she said. Beard loves the sport.…

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Faith Academy volleyball makes most of spring league

CAPTION: Liv Kraenzel (left) is congratulated on a great play by teammates Reese Ramsey, Elizabeth Neely, Kerrington Silvers and Ava Beltran. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team is putting in the work now for the 2025 season. The Lady Flames, who are a Class 3A state semifinalist of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, are playing in the Llano May League that’s each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Faith plays Llano and Marble Falls. Each squad gets two matches with a running…

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Passing Marble Falls ISD bonds with new baseball park sends same directive

Now that the Marble Falls Independent School District bond propositions passed, district officials are wasting no time in turning a vision of the buildings for extracurricular activities into a reality. Of the $172.2 million bond package that voters approved, $12.515 million is going to athletic facilities and $26.050 million is going to the multipurpose facility. Right after the results of the election were known May 3, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent, said the two projects that will be built first are the new drive at Highland Lakes Elementary…

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Marble Falls ISD voters approve all bond props

Marble Falls Independent School District voters said yes to all four bond propositions of the May 3 election. Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent, said the results send a clear message to him and other school district leaders and officials. “When you have the community support you in the way that they did tonight, it lets you know that they trust what you’re doing,” he said. Eight of nine precincts reported that • Prop A, which was General Facilities Planning, had 1,852 yes votes to 600 no votes or…

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Marble Falls ISD bond addresses weather impact

EDITOR’S NOTE: A $172.2 million bond package will be presented to Marble Falls Independent School District voters that has four propositions. One is the construction of an indoor practice facility. Early voting begins April 22-29. Texans have a saying when it comes to weather. “If you don’t like it, wait a minute.” But in the outdoor sports world, weather decides if the game will be played, moved or cancelled. Most governing bodies of extracurricular events have a policy for games that states how quickly a district contest must be made…

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Expansion to the Llano ISD indoor facility will propel athletes to better results

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series. New additions to campus life at Llano High School are being constructed, including one that will benefit the athletic department. The indoor facility is receiving renovations to create a boys locker room, weight room and coaches offices. Projected completion is in the next few months. Athletic director Matt Green said the weight room will be used by high school athletes in every sport. He strongly believes one big reason why the Lady Jackets captured the District 5-3A championships in volleyball…

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Marble Falls ISD students say why items in bond package are beneficial

A kickoff party hosted by those in support of the bond package the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees approved to present to voters was conducted March 30 at the Fresh Air and Food Park in Cottonwood Shores. The bond package will be on the May 3 ballot. Among the speakers were several students who told attendees why the district wide improvements the bond is addressing are important for campus life. Taking the lead was senior middle-distance runner Tyler Hamblin, who has competed at the highest level of…

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Marble Falls volleyball on the hunt for a new head coach

CAPTION: After one year, Christopher Pace (right) submitted his resignation as the Marble Falls High School volleyball head coach. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Christopher Pace resigned as the Marble Falls High School volleyball head coach after one year at the helm. Pace accepted the job in the spring of 2024 and guided the Lady Mustangs to a 21-18 overall record and 5-7 in District 24-4A play. Marble Falls lost to Jarrell in a play-in match for the final postseason berth. It was the program’s best finish in more than…

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