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Marble Falls girls soccer begins district play with victories

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team beat Georgetown Gateway 3-0 Jan. 27 and Lago Vista 2-0 Jan. 24 to start District 25-4A play. The goals against Gateway were scored by senior Clarissa Mata, who had two, and freshman Ashley Ferreira. The goals against Lago Vista were scored by juniors Miley Bolanos and Haley France. Ferreira had an assist. “It feels really good,” head coach Abigail Blunt said. “I was doing some digging, and I can’t find the last time Marble Falls won back-to-back district games.” Blunt, who is…

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Marble Falls boys soccer earns win in district opener against Lago Vista

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs’ defense has been solid in giving the team a chance at wins. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Lago Vista 8-0 Jan. 24 to begin District 25-4A play and followed that with a 2-1 loss to Austin KIPP in a non-district match Jan. 27. Mustangs head coach Rick Hoover said the district contest was closer than the score indicates. “The big thing about that game,” he said, “with two minutes left in the first half, it was…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs after beating Burnet at The Doghouse Jan. 24. The last time both teams beat Burnet in the same season was during the 2019-20 season at Max Copeland Gym. The last time they beat Burnet at The Doghouse was during the 2011-12 season. Mustangs head coach Travis Crain was an assistant coach on the boys staff. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. This time last week, one high school boys basketball team was fifth in the district and…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Jarrell in another thriller

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs hoist sophomore Garen Jones in celebration after he hit the game winner against Jarrell. Photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team beat Jarrell 52-49 Jan. 27 in another breath-taking moment. Trailing 49-46, the Cougars (14-11, 2-3) hit a 3-pointer to tie the contest with 4.2 seconds left, forcing the Mustangs (11-16, 3-2) to call a timeout. Needing to go the length of the floor, the Mustangs chose a play that set up a guard on the 3-point line. But when…

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Marble Falls girls basketball wins at Burnet, splits series with the Lady Dawgs

CORRECTION: Marble Falls senior guard Emma Koziel scored two 3-pointers in the first quarter and was misidentified. TexasChalkTalk.com regrets the error. CAPTION: Marble Falls Senior post Lilly Nesrsta scores two to help the Lady Mustangs get a win at Burnet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Burnet 55-48 Jan. 24 to remain in first place in the District 24-4A standings, while the Lady Dawgs are fourth with three contests left in the regular season. “It feels good to win, especially in a…

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Marble Falls boys basketball wins thriller against Burnet

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore forward Garen Jones and the Mustangs found a way to leave Burnet with a valuable win in District 24-4A play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team came back to beat Burnet 49-48 Jan. 24. The outcome means both teams are 2-2 in District 24-4A play where both brought out the best in each other. “It came back to our faith in the guys on the floor and what we felt like they could do,” Mustangs head coach Travis Crain…

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Marble Falls boys soccer loses to Liberty Hill, ready for challenges of district play

CAPTION: The Marble Falls boys soccer team drops back to play defense and ensures Liberty Hill can’t score more. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Liberty Hill 2-1 Jan. 20 to wrap-up its pre-district schedule. Now the Mustangs (8-3) turn their attention to Lago Vista in the District 25-4A opener, which happens at 7 p.m. at Mustang Stadium. “We’ve never played Lago Vista,” head coach Rick Hoover said. “They’ve beaten a few teams and lost to a few teams.” Still, getting…

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Marble Falls powerlifting wins boys, girls divisions at Lampasas Invitational

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Aaron Arredondo is one of several medalists who helped lead Marble Falls to the team championship of the Lampasas Invitational. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School powerlifting team won the Lampasas Invitational Jan. 19 in both the girls and boys divisions. “I had a feeling before this year started, even last year,” head coach Robert Draper said. “Next year we’re going to be a good team in powerlifting. We have enough depth that we’re going to get points.” The Mustangs earned four individual…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Georgetown Gateway

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior guard Kody Smith fights for the ball during a pass against Georgetown Gateway defends. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 59-42 Jan. 20 the heels of losing to Lago Vista 58-47 Jan. 17. During the Jan. 20 contest, the Gators led 12-7 after the first quarter. The Mustangs finally tied the game at 19-19 with 1 minute and 48 seconds left in the half but were held scoreless the rest of the way. Meanwhile, Gateway…

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