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Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

CAPTION: Burnet senior point guard Jaxon Sparks was truly that for the Bulldogs in leading them back to the playoffs by sweeping the Marble Falls Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Marble Falls 57-50 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to advance to the Class 4A playoffs. “A very big deal,” power forward Eli Pickens said. “It’s senior year for all three of us (Jaxon Sparks and J.J. Whigham). Actually, a blessing, I’m glad we did.” “Feels great,” Sparks said. “Senior year…

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Marble Falls girls soccer aims for first district win

CAPTION: Sophomore goalie Taylor Brydon has made numerous saves for the Lady Mustangs to keep them in District 26-4A matches. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team and Fredericksburg played to a 1-1 tie Feb. 10 in District 26-4A play. Though a goal wasn’t scored, Lady Mustangs head coach Marisa Miller indicated much of the match was played on her team’s side of the 50-yard. The fact coaches named sophomore goalie Taylor Brydon the player of the game indicates the defensive efforts the Lady Mustangs…

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Marble Falls, Burnet boys basketball to battle for playoffs

CAPTION: A key part of the rematch against Burnet is how the Mustangs, including senior Greg Lemon (back left) and junior Beckett Berkman, will defend Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro If the Marble Falls High School boys basketball team wants a chance to advance to the Class 4A playoffs, the Mustangs must do something they haven’t done in District 24-4A play yet – win three games in a row. By the same token, if the Burnet Bulldogs want to advance to the playoffs, they’re going…

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Marble Falls boys soccer beats Fredericksburg

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Toni Flores Cinfuentez makes his varsity debut by scoring a goal to help ensure a win against Fredericksburg Feb. 10. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated Fredericksburg 3-1 Feb. 10 after tying San Antonio Davenport 1-1 Feb. 6 all in District 26-4A play. The Mustangs (6-3-5, 2-1-1) got the hot start against Fredericksburg (3-5-1, 2-2) when senior Joaquin Aguilar found the back of the net 15 seconds into the match. “Drake Taylor on the opening kickoff just kicked it deep…

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Marble Falls softball beats McNeil

CAPTION: Jocelyn Suarez’s work in the weight room has been evident with how much farther she is hitting the ball. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team ran-ruled Round Rock McNeil 15-1 Feb. 9 in the season opener. That score illustrates how the Lady Mustangs (1-0) have spent their offseason – in the weight room, in drills and on the field working to get better. Head coach Alex Lozoya praised his players for their commitment to improving themselves individually, adding each player has diverse skills…

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Marble Falls girls soccer ties Davenport

CAPTION: Senior captain Dulce Macias scores the all-important final goal to ensure a tie with San Antonio Davenport. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team secured a 1-1 tie against San Antonio Davenport Feb. 6 in District 26-4A play. The Lady Mustangs (8-2-3, 0-2-1) scored the equalizer thanks to senior captain Dulce Macias, who found the back of the net from around 20 yards out win with about two minutes remaining in the contest. The outcome snapped a two-game losing skid and while a tie…

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Marble Falls girls basketball beats Taylor

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Leslie Reynoso. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team blew out Taylor 42-18 in the Lady Mustangs’ final regular season home appearance. The District 24-4A win ensured seniors Rayleigh Crim and Leslie Reynoso exited Max Copeland Gym as victors. Before tipoff, the duo and their families were honored for their contributions as mult-year lettermetn. Both started with Reynoso scoring 9 and Crim finishing with 2 points, however, their contributions were more on the defensive end. Crim refused to allow…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Taylor

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior center Cam Plumlee made the most of his final regular season home game against Taylor. He scored 10 points on several high-percentage shots and a dunk and had numerous rebounds and blocked shots to ensure the win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Taylor 45-44 Feb. 6 to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth. The fourth period was highlighted by each team matching each other basket for basket led by junior guards Cypress Neve and Beckett…

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Marble Falls softball beats Chaparral

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Jocelyn Suarez, a three-year letterman, is one of several Lady Mustangs with a trait that should serve the program well. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team played Killeen Chaparral during a scrimmage Feb. 4 where the Lady Mustangs scored 9 runs and allowed 2 in no more than five innings of work. Chaparral scored both runs in the first inning then didn’t do much after that. Head coach Alex Lozoya pointed to many reasons for the result. Sophomore Callie Phillips…

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Marble Falls defensive end Bielfeldt signs with Cisco College

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defensive end Kaleb Bielfeldt (center) holds his National Letter of Intent after he signed it to play at Cisco College during a signing ceremony as his parents, Kara (left) and Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt, look on. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School senior defensive end Kaleb Bielfeldt made his commitment to Cisco College official Feb. 4 by signing his National Letter of Intent. “The area is something I’m familiar with,” he said. “It’s kind of that small town feel. The coaches are turning it into a program…

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