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Marble Falls football loses to Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lamapasas 23-16 in a game that was moved to Nov. 1 because of stadium light issues at Badger Field Oct. 31. The Mustangs (3-6 0-3) fought back from a 16-0 deficit with just under four minutes left in the third quarter thanks to an outstanding defense that made the Badgers (8-2, 2-2) earn the victory. Lampasas had connected on a 25-yard field goal by senior kicker Zimri Vergara for the 16-0 advantage. Marble Falls responded with a seven-play, 65-yard drive that…

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Burnet football loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Bryan Johnson was the main offensive worker for the Bulldogs during the loss to Lampasas Oct. 17. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lampasas 28-23 Oct. 17 in District 4-4A Division I play. Trailing 28-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs (3-5, 1-1) began the drive on their two-yard line and leaned heavily on junior quarterback Bryan Johnson. On third and 12 from the Burnet 47-yard line, Johnson rolled right and threw an out pass that was batted straight…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Marble Falls baseball loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Crawford Mattox puts the ball in play for a RBI. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 5-2 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The Badgers (17-4-2, 9-1) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning. But the Mustangs (10-13, 4-4) tied it in the bottom half of the inning. Sophomore John Alan Whittle was hit by a pitch, then stole second and went to third on a throwing error. A funny bouncer on a hit by freshman Crawford…

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Marble Falls baseball loses to Lampasas

CAPTON: Marble Falls junior shortstop Canon Cochran tags the Lampasas runner trying to get to second base as freshman Crawford Mattox backs him up. Photos by Christopher A Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 11-1 in five innings April 8 in District 24-4A play. “It was combination of things,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. “Lampasas has kids who can hit, and they are a decent team.” The Badgers (15-4-2, 8-1 second in district) scored seven runs in the bottom of the second inning thanks…

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Marble Falls softball defeats Lampasas

CAPTION: Coaches say that Cheyenne Blair embodies what sport teaches: commitment, working hard, doing what she is asked, and not caring about credit. Those traits are why her coaches and teammates are so happy that when the Lady Mustangs needed a run, Blair delivered. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball team stunned Lampasas 8-5 March 11 in a game that took eight innings in District 24-4A play. Down 5-4 in the seventh inning, Cheyenne Blair stepped to the plate. She had already struck out twice…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Lampasas

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Garen Jones contributed to the stat sheet throughout the win against Lampasas. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 61-56 Jan. 7 to move to 3-0 in District 24-4A play. “Super proud of the efforts from our entire team,” head coach John Berkman said. “Felt like some things just weren’t going our way. Whether it be missed shots, missed opportunities, guys in foul trouble – you name it. Felt like it didn’t go our…

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Marble Falls football loses to Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lampasas 61-7 Oct. 31 in the team’s final regular season appearance at Mustang Stadium. The Mustangs’ (2-7, 0-3) lone score came on their first offensive play – a 68-yard run to the end zone by junior running back Joaquin Aguilar. “He hit it fast, run back in once,” head coach Keri Timmerman said. The Badgers (8-2, 3-1) scored on virtually every offensive possession. Timmerman noted his team struggled with performing the essentials of the sport against an opponent that has been…

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Marble Falls football welcomes Lampasas

CAPTION: The ability to fight through blocks and get to the ball carrier is mentality illustrated by Marble Falls sophomore linebacker Arnulfo Salazar (23) and senior defensive back Carter Hughes (24). Photos by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team will host Lampasas in the final home game of the regular season. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Mustang Stadium. At 6:45 p.m., Marble Falls Independent School District will honor seniors who are members of the cheerleading and Starlettes squads, the band and the football…

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Burnet football runs out of time against Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado led the Bulldogs’ rushing attack thanks to generating more than 100 yards against Lampasas. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lampasas 42-38 Oct. 18 in a contest that was decided in the final minutes when the Badgers got a first down to run out the clock. Before that, the Bulldogs (5-3, 1-1) and the Badgers (7-1, 2-0) matched each other play for play. “It was a heavy weight battle,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “It…

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District 4-4A outlook after week one: parity

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs defense is about fighting through blocks and ensuring very few yards are gained thanks to the efforts of senior linebacker Brandon Guevara (9), junior defensive back Gregory Lemon (21) and senior defensive back Carter Hughes. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography  After one week of District 4-4A Division I play, a couple of truths are apparent. The district includes Marble Falls, Burnet, Lampasas, Stephenville and Brownwood. The Mustangs (2-5, 0-1) travel to face Stephenville (5-1), while the Bulldogs (5-2, 1-0) welcome the Badgers (6-1, 1-0). Both…

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