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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Will Lewis and the Flames set a new school record for most points scored in a game and made statement before starting the 2022 playoffs. Photo by Stennis Shotts Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The 2022 Texas High School football regular season is complete and some teams have earned the right to keep battling in what I believe is the toughest state to win a championship in the…

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Marble Falls girls basketball has the pieces to accomplish goals

CAPTION: The 2021-22 Marble Falls Lady Mustangs return one of the most experienced and talented rosters in the state. The Lady Mustangs begin their season on the road at Comal Davenport Nov. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team wants to add another chapter to a storied program and has the players with the determination, talent and grit to do it. The Lady Mustangs, who went 21-14 and 7-7 in District 25-5A, return seven seniors and a junior who are driven for better…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Jamie Castillo follows his blockers, who create a hole against the Lampasas Badgers. Photo by Stennis Shotts Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The final week of the high school regular season is upon us and the Highland Lakes has a contest of playoff implications, though every coach will say every game matters. But we’re going to start with that game because in my recent memory, only one game…

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Second half propels Lampasas football to win at Marble Falls

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jasuel Ruiz pushes junior halfback Jamie Castillo into the end zone for two points during the loss to Lampasas. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lampasas 42-20 Oct. 28 in its final appearance at Mustang Stadium this season. The two teams played to a 14-14 half-time tie. But the Badgers’ depth took over in scoring touchdowns on three of their five second-half possessions. “At halftime for multiple weeks in a row, I thought we were in a great spot,”…

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MFYFC teams win, advance to league championship

The Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer’s varsity (fifth- and sixth-graders) will play for the Hill Country Youth Football League championship thanks to beating Canyon Lake 31-6 Oct. 15 to remain undefeated on the season. The Mustangs (8-0) will face Boerne in the championship at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Lago Vista High School Stadium, 5185 Lohman Ford Road. The Hawks, however, wouldn’t simply let their season end. They turned a Marble Falls turnover into a touchdown then recovered the ensuing onside kick. But the Mustangs held, forcing a…

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Marble Falls football welcomes Lampasas’ playmakers

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs scored four touchdowns against Taylor Oct. 21 and are lookimg for similar results against Lampasas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes a traditional foe, Lampasas, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, to Mustang Stadium. This game is crucial to the Badgers (5-3, 2-1) for the District 13-4A Division I standings. They are currently tied for second but lost the first tiebreaker to Comal Davenport, which is the result of head-to-head competition, when the Wolves beat them 55-34 Oct.…

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Marble Falls, Burnet runners advance to state, make county proud at regional meet

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs celebrate being the Class 4A Region III runners-up with head coach Chris Schrader (left). Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet County high school runners demonstrated yet again the depth and talent located in this area thanks to finishes at the Class 4A Region III meet Oct. 24 in Huntsville. The Mustangs finished second in the team standings, while Burnet senior Hudson Bennett, sophomore Victor Aviles and freshman Asah Roy all advance to the Class 4A state meet thanks to finishing in the top 10 as…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Burnet senior quarterback Tanner O’Hair (right) celebrates with seniors Jose Rodriguez (left) and Braden Ellett-Clark. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. Two weeks remain in the high school football regular season and some teams continue their strides, others are finding their strides, and others are dealing with adversity beyond the scoreboard. Those reasons are why I’m never bored. So let’s get started. Bulldog Field was rocking Oct.…

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2 Marble Falls youth football teams advance to the playoffs

CAPTION: The varsity of Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer is the top seed in the postseason that starts Saturday, Oct. 22. Courtesy photo Two Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer teams have advanced to the playoffs of the Hill Country Youth Football League that starts Saturday, Oct. 22, thanks to their regular season records. They are the varsity (fifth- and sixth-graders), which posted a 7-0 record, and will welcome Canyon Lake at noon to Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive, in the semifinals. Meanwhile, the junior varsity (third- and fourth-graders)…

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Burnet volleyball continues pursuit of undefeated district record with two more wins

CAPTION: Burnet senior Addie Grace Hernandez (front row, left) and junior MaeSyn Gay hold posters proclaiming their big accomplishments for the Lady Dawgs following the victory against Marble Falls Oct. 18. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team earned two more District 24-4A victories against rivals Marble Falls and Lampasas. The Lady Dawgs defeated the Lady Mustangs 25-12, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22 Oct. 18 and Lampasas 15-25, 25-18, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 14. “With trying a new rotation, things were a little shaky, but they battled through it and got it…

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