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Matching philosophies, outlook are why Wolfe is Marble Falls coordinator

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: New defensive coordinator Taylor Wolfe reps tackling drills with the Mustangs during skills work after they finish Forge, the athletic department’s summer strength and conditioning. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Before Taylor Wolfe became the Marble Falls Independent School District football program’s defensive coordinator, he indicated he had some in-depth conversations with football head coach Keri Timmerman in March where the two shared their philosophies, beliefs and other intangibles to see if there was a fit. “(That was) when we decided this thing was going to take place,” Wolfe…

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Marble Falls girls basketball shows skills at summer league

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Forward Alexis Sprott is one of several basketball athletes playing in a Tuesday summer league, pointing out she and her teammates are improving on their individual skills. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team is looking to build on a successful 2025-26 season. The Lady Mustangs, who finished second in Districte 24-4A last year, are following much of the same blueprint from last summer when they participated in a summer league that includes Fischer Canyon Lake, Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Johnson City and…

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Marble Falls ends June with basketball camp

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #summercamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Mustangs head coach John Berkman (standing) will co-direct this year’s basketball camp with a little bit of a twist. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District’s boys and girls basketball program is hosting the final camp this month directed by head coaches John Berkman and Adley Canales. The camp is Monday-Thursday, June 22-25 at Marble Falls Middle School. Rising second through sixth-graders will learn from 8:30 a.m.-noon and rising seventh- through ninth-graders will take the from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $90. Register here. “We’ve split…

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Marble Falls finishes in the thick of Lone Star Cup

June 15, 2026June 16, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team holds up the gold trophy after defeating Comal Davenport 2-1 in the Class 4A Division I regional final. The Mustangs posted an 18-4-5 overall record, 10-1-1 in District 26-4A play to win the district title and four playoff matches to make school history. Photo by Martelle Lueduecke/Luedecke Photography Marble Falls High School finished 28th in the Class 4A standings of the Lone Star Cup for its accomplishments in University Interscholastic League events during the 2025-26 school year. That includes fine arts, academic…

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Marble Falls 7 on 7 continues to make positive strides

June 12, 2026June 15, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Anderson Liscum split duties for the Mustangs June 8. He played receiver and quarterback. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 team played with rhythm June 8 at the Llano June League. Opposing coaches pointed out how well the Mustangs performed on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they are extending drives with more first downs and are finishing with touchdowns. Defensively, they’re getting stops and forcing opponents to turn the ball over on downs. A month ago, the Mustangs showed their strength and…

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Marble Falls athletic department adds Concept 2 machines

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The three Concept 2 StrengthERG machines at Marble Falls High School. Courtesy photo Helping athletes rehab completely to get them back on the playing field ready to compete is among the goals of athletic trainers everywhere and Marble Falls High School is no different. The department added three Concept 2 StrengthERG machines. Most know the company for its rowers, Marble Falls Independent School District strength and conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt said. But the department chose the StrengthERG because it meets specific needs for specific athletes. “So essentially (they) allow…

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Jimenez reflects on Marble Falls boys soccer historical season

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILchampionship, #UILsoccer0 comment

CAPTION: After guiding the Marble Falls Middle School boys soccer team to another win, the players rewarded coach Aaron Jimenez with an ice bath. Courtesy photos As the Marble Falls High School boys soccer program won three of the last four district championships and its 2026 team made school history by reaching the state semifinals, one individual wasn’t surprised by the finish. After all, Aaron Jimenez had the best view of those players when they played for him at Marble Falls Middle School. Four years earlier many of those players…

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Marble Falls athletes finish first week of Forge

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Basketball players Luke Ochoa (left) and Logan Mayor sprint to a cone from opposite ends, stop and backpedal as part of a change-of-direction drill that’s part of Forge ’26 workouts. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District completed its first week of Forge ’26 June 4 after enjoying a week off. Strength and conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt was encouraged by what he saw. Top of the list is the number of attendees. The program drew 125 boys in grades 9-12 and around 65 seventh-…

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Marble Falls volleyball looks to build on most successful season

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Senior middle blocker Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa gathers for her teammates between points to talk about what to do next. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro After a season for the record books, the Marble Falls High School volleyball team is looking to continue that success in 2026. The Lady Mustangs took that step while competing in the Llano spring league last month and several participated in the first week of the program’s summer strength and conditioning program better known as Forge this week. Head coach Zoey Beard-Hanrahan, who is entering her second year at…

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Marble Falls boys soccer players named Super Elite

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#7on7, #BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Going one on one was against Marble Falls senior William Guzman was a bad idea for opponents. Guzman often found the back of the goal during the final minutes of a match to ensure a great result for the Mustangs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Marble Falls High School boys soccer players William Guzman and Jett Marcum were named to the 2025-26 Class 4A Super Elite team of the Texas High School Coaches Association. The Super Elite team has a total of 17 players from across state. It honors…