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CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus defensive coordinator Boo Maxwell gives instructions and adjustments to the Eagles during halftime of their loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro We are quickly moving to the month of December, which is an exciting time for teams that play on the girdiron, the hard wood and the pitch. The closer we get to the new year, the more the pace will quicken for athletes and coaches as the spring semester always brings more after-school practice. But we can’t move to 2023…

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Marble Falls girls basketball earns 7-1 pre-disrict record

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Emma Koziel scans the paint while junior Lexie Edwards resets during the Lady Mustangs’ win against Leander Rouse. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team is quietly 7-1 as the Lady Mustangs head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Head coach John Berkman said it’s the best start to a season since he took over the program seven years ago. “Being 7-1 is big for us going into Thanksgiving,” he said. “Right now we’re playing really well early.” The latest win…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Llano senior softball pitcher Madison Kloepper signs her National Letter of Intent to play for Western New Mexico Nov. 9 as she is surrounded by her loved ones and Llano softball coaches Beau and Barbara Burnett (standing). Courtesy photo The contenders continue to be separated from the pretenders and the Highland Lakes region has two football teams still on the path of winning a state championship. And while the gridiron continues to take center stage, the basketball season is revealing some talented and hard-working teams, too. But there’s no…

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Marble Falls girls basketball beats San Saba on 2nd day of tourney

CAPTION: Strong defense paved the way for the Marble Falls Lady Mustangs’ win against San Saba. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls girls basketball team defeated San San 42-18 Nov. 18 to begin the second day of its Hill Country Classic tournament. The Lady Mustangs (4-1) used a big first quarter for a 19-3 advantage they never relinquished. But the Lady Armadillos fought back. The defending Class 2A Region IV champions began the second period on a 7-1 run and limited Marble Falls to a point to trim…

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Marble Falls girls hoops loses to Hutto at own tourney

CAPTION: Marble Falls head coach John Berkman draws out what Hutto is doing offensively and challenges the Lady Mustangs to shut it down. Staff photo by Jennifer Fiero The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team fell to Hutto 48-43 in its second game of its own Hill Country Classic Nov. 17. The Lady Mustangs (3-1) will face San Saba, which was at the Class 2A state tournament last season, at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Mustang gym on the MFHS campus. Their second game will be played…

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Marble Falls girls hoops begins own tourney with win

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez and the Lady Mustangs won their opening game of their own Hill Country Classic Nov. 17 Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls baskeball team defeated Lockhart 65-31 Nov. 17 in its first game of its Hill Country Classic. The Lady Mustangs (3-0) will play Hutto on the Max Copeland Gym court at 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Marble Falls began the game on a 13-0 run thanks in large part to a tenacious defense led by senior guard Alyssa…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Faith Academy Flames and senior Will Lewis have much to be proud of during the 2022 football season. 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 first week of the Texas high school playoffs is complete. And the Highland Lakes went 1-1 with a third team taking a bye and will make its postseason debut Friday, Nov. 18. Meanwhile, a runner signs to compete for his dream school…

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Marble Falls girls basketball begins season with statement wins

CAPTION: The experience and chemistry of Marble Falls High School seniors Lilly Nesrsta (left), Avie Nail, Tea Rodriguez, Alyssa Berkman, Emma Koziel, Mackenzie Farmer and Emma Bindseil results in two wins for the Lady Mustangs to begin the 2022-23 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls girls basketball team is 2-0 after earning decisive wins against Austin McCallum 51-13 Nov. 8 and San Antonio Davenport 44-16 Nov. 4. “That’s where we pushed was our defense,” head coach John Berkman said. “Grit gets after it. In the first 2…

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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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