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Marble Falls volleyball loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Kate McCary was one of the leaders for the Lady Mustangs in pushing the Georgetown Gateway Lady Gators to the limit. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 21-25, 25-21, 23-25, 11-25 Sept. 12 in the second match of District 24-4A play. The Lady Gators (16-6, 1-1), who reached the Class 4A Region III Division II final last year, took leads in the first and second games, though the Lady Mustangs (9-9, 0-2) began a furious comeback…

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Faith Academy volleyball loses to Temple Central Texas Christian

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior libero Bosley Kuker hits the floor to pancake a ball in order to keep the rally going as junior Reese Ramsey looks on. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 14-25, 20-25, 20-25 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two teams matched each other point for point. Senior middle blocker Natalie Weems had two blocks to keep the Lady Flames within a two-point deficit. But a…

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Marble Falls ISD to talk athletic facilities with board

CAPTON: Scearce Softball Field will get a netting system that stretches from one dugout to the other to protect fans. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The first steps in getting athletic facilities built at Marble Falls High School will happen during two regular meetings of the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees. Step one is a presentation to the board members where they will be given conceptual drawings of the new baseball park, which will be built on the practice field next to Mustang Stadium during the Sept.…

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Burnet volleyball beats Marble Falls in five-set thriller

CAPTION: Burnet freshman middle blocker Taylor Smith records a kill during the win against Marble Falls Sept. 9. Photo by Kaydence Burditt/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Marble Falls 25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-5 Sept. 9 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. The match was everything the Burnet County rivalry is all about. “We competed,” Lady Mustangs head coach Zoey Beard-Hanrahan said. “I was extremely proud of my girls for continuing to fight like they did against a team like Burnet.” Both teams matched each…

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Faith Academy volleyball displays plenty at Aggieland tourney

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team went 3-2 at the Aggieland Tournament Sept. 5-6. The Lady Flames (15-5) defeated Longview East Texas Homeschool 25-18, 25-23, Latexo 25-18, 25-22 and a team out of Missouri 26-24, 27-29, 18-16 and lost to San Antonio Patriots Homeschool twice: 23-25, 22-25 and 20-25, 25-21, 10-15. This was the first time Faith competed at this tournament, which was more of a gut check. That’s because the Lady Flames hadn’t played since Aug. 30 and many of the players were recovering from illness. “So…

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Burnet volleyball adds two more to winning streak

CAPTION: Senior Journey Denton (11) high fives senior libero Payton Smith after scoring a point. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team added two more wins to extend its winning streak to four. The Lady Dawgs (15-5) defeated Killeen Shoemaker 25-17, 25-6, 25-16 Sept. 5 and Fredericksburg 25-19, 25-15, 18-25, 25-22 Sept. 2. “It was a great atmosphere for our girls to experience, especially as we gear up for district play,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. Burnet begins District 24-4A play by welcoming Marble Falls to…

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Faith Academy volleyball finishes second at tourney

CAPTION: Even during warm-ups, senior middle blocker Miley Kessler’s strength and power is evident. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team is the runner-up at the New Braunfels John Paul II Catholic High School tournament after going 4-1 at the event. The Lady Flames (12-3) defeated Bulverde Gloria Deo 25-18, 25-14, San Antonio Providence Catholic 25-10, 25-18, San Antonio DaVinci 25-12, 25-7 and John Paul II’s junior varsity 25-12, 25-9. The only loss was to John Paul II varsity 15-25, 25-27. “We were up 24-19…

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Marble Falls volleyball sweeps Llano

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Kate McCary records a down-the-line kill to help the Lady Mustangs beat Llano Sept. 2. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team swept Llano 25-17, 25-15, 25-23 Sept. 2 in the Lady Mustangs’ final match before starting District 24-4A play. The Lady Jackets gave the Lady Mustang a preview of what they’ll be facing the rest of the season. Each set started with both teams answering each other’s runs with Marble Falls creating enough of a gap to win sets one…

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Faith Academy volleyball keeps on rolling

CAPTION: Sophomore Ella Claiborne’s strong serving in the fifth set helps the Lady Flames get a big win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team shocked Austin Grace Academy 26-24, 25-20, 25-19 Aug. 28 in The Fire Pit to hand the Lady Griffins (9-1) their first loss of the season. That came on the heels of the Lady Flames edging San Marcos Hill Country Christian School 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 15-25, 17-15 Aug. 26. The contest featured two state tournament teams of the Texas Association…

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Burnet volleyball continues tourney success

CAPTION: The Burnet High School volleyball team wears the silver medals from the Gatesville Tournament the Lady Dawgs won Aug. 21- and 23. The team includes Ava Alexander (front row, left), Lexie Clark, Payton Smith, Grace Cullison, Journey Denton; Peyton McCabe (middle row, left), Marisa Porter, Cali Eason, Sarah Cullison, Brianne Smith, Brooklynn Dawes, Peyton Allen, Wrigley Mulhollan, Landry Schubert and Taylor Smith (back). Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team went 3-1 at the West Tournament hosted by West High School Aug. 28-30. The Lady Dawgs (13-5) defeated…

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