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Marble Falls athletics to start Forge ’25

CAPTION: Athletic director Keri Timmerman invites Marble Falls athletes in grades 7-12 to participate in Forge ’25, the department’s annual strength-and-conditioning program to get themselves in gear for fall camps that begin in August. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls High School athletes spent months getting stronger, faster and being more agile. But that was during the school year under the watchful eyes of their coaches and strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. Now the athletes must choose for themselves how they will spend the next few months as the summer…

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Marble Falls baseball has numerous all-district picks

CAPTION: Junior Canon Cochran’s ability to play various spots in the infield and at pitcher impressed district coaches. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team returned to the Class 4A playoffs this year thanks to some outstanding performances from several Mustangs. These players left head coaches of other District 24-4A programs impressed, and they showed that by selecting them to all-district teams. First team all-district honors went to Canon Cochran, Atreyu Machacek, Crawford Mattox and John Alan Whittle. All four were part of the Mustangs’ pitching…

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Burnet SQT welcoming familiar teams

CAPTION: Burnet senior Matthew Williams and the Bulldogs are hosting their annual state qualifying tournament Saturday, May 31. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Eight teams are playing in the Burnet 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournament Saturday, May 31, for one berth into the state tournament. Teams in pool A are Academy, Lago Vista, Llano and Taylor. Pool B teams include Burnet, China Spring, Marble Falls and Troy. “We’re looking at the same teams we had last year,” said Burnet head coach Ben Speer, who is the tournament director. “It’s a good…

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Jayci Craig is new BCISD softball head coach

CAPTION: Sophomore Braelyn Smith (left) and softball head coach Jayci Craig. Courtesy photo Burnet Middle School coach Jayci Craig is the new softball head coach at Burnet High School. The school district announced her promotion May 21. “We are very excited about Jayci Craig,” said Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District superintendent. “She played and understands the game. She’s a Lady Dawg herself. We think she’s going to do a fantastic job.” Craig “was born and raised in Burnet.” She is a 2018 Burnet High School graduate who…

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Burnet CISD swim coach Gerfers resigns

CAPTION: Nolan Gerfers in his Kelly green and white. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet Consolidated Independent School District swimming and diving coach Nolan Gerfers resigned to become the diving coach at Prosper Independent School District. He will coach divers at all four of the district’s high schools. Burnet CISD has hired Conner McBurnett, the son of former Superintendent Keith McBurnett, as the new swimming and diving head coach. Gerfers’ resignation came a few weeks ago. His last day at Burnet CISD was May 22. “I want the kids to…

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Failure of VATRE, basic allotment to public schools results in MFISD coaching staff changes

CAPTION: New offensive coordinator Logan Simmons (back) accepted the job a few weeks ago. He has been attending the Burnet 7 on 7 May League and getting to the know the Mustangs including rising senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When Marble Falls Independent School District voters said no to the November 2024 bond that would have increased tax rates to benefit MFISD employees, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, MFISD superintendent, said administrators would be forced to make some tough decisions. Now that the school year has ended, some of…

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BCISD superintendent gives update on athletic director

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is searching for its next athletic director after Steve Hale resigned. Hale accepted the job last year. “We opened up the position last Wednesday (May 14),” said Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet CISD superintendent. “We are in the 10-day waiting period (that is part of the process for state positions). As far as applications, we have over 20 at this point. We’re starting to review the applications.” Pena assembled a panel that includes Burnet Middle School Principal Dr. Jennifer Caropepe, Burnet High School Principal Casey…

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Marble Falls sports camps have long-term benefits

CAPTION: During last year’s football camp, Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman, who also serves as the program’s quarterbacks coach, worked closely with Crawford Mattox (left) and Hayden Liscum. This year, Mattox is vying for the starting quarterback position on the varsity. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department announced a slew of sports camps with head coaches as the directors. Athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman noted the benefits of offering these camps. Top of the list is campers get to meet and…

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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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Marble Falls boys basketball has several goals for Llano league

CAPTION: Rising senior Gregory Lemon’s tough defense illustrates one of the fundamental beliefs of head coach John Berkman. Athletes who want playing time must commit to being stingy on the defensive side. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball program is sending three teams to the Llano League. The league plays on Tuesdays beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Llano High School and junior high gymnasiums. It ends June 10. The Mustangs have a varsity team, a junior varsity squad and a team playing in the…

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