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Marble Falls football wants to build momentum in final pre-district contest

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Kevin Aguliar (59) and sophomore Mark Villalobos and the Mustang defense are keeping their team within striking distance for wins. They’re traveling to face a Fredericksburg opponent similar to themselves. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Concept Visual Sports Photography Two teams similar in experiences and success are meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Battlin’ Billie Stadium, 1107 S. Highway 16 in Fredericksburg. Both the Marble Falls Mustangs (2-2, District 13-4A Division I) and the Billies (1-3, District 14-4A Division I) won multiple postseason games in 2021.…

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Marble Falls cross country improves times at Hays Invitational

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Blake Cockrell was one of several runners who set new personal bests at the Buda Hays Invitational. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School head cross country coach Chris Schrader called the results at the Buda Hays Invitational Sept. 17 a “silver lining” because of the way the Lady Mustangs performed in the longer 5K race than what they’re running in Class 4A. “The girls performed admirably in the longer race and came away with some solid times,” he said. Freshman Tori Thompson finished 10th in the…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Junior Cross Sanchez and the Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames showed a solid week of practice when they hosted San Antonio FEAST Sept. 16. 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. We’re speeding through the pre-district schedule with one team finishing its rehearsals last week to prepare for the start of district play. Many characteristics and traits are revealing themselves on teams. Some are good and some need…

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Turnovers result in Marble Falls football losing to Kerrville Tivy

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive coordinator Ryan Craven talks to the defense. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Kerrville Tivy 28-21 Sept. 16. The Antlers (2-2, District 13-5A Division II) used a turnover on downs with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter to drive about 65 yards for the winning touchdown with 1 minute 23 seconds left in the contest. The winning touchdown came on a run when it looked like the running back lost control of the ball before he…

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Marble Falls football aims for another home win in pre-district

CAPTION: The Marble Falls defense will get another test in facing a dual-threat quarterback when Kerrville Tivy visits Mustang Stadium Sept. 16. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Sports Photography The Marble Falls High School football team is looking to finish its pre-district home schedule with another win. Standing in the way is a Kerrville Tivy team determined to leave Mustang Stadium with that victory. The two meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.16. “I think it’ll be a good matchup,” Mustangs head coach Brian Herman said. “It’ll tell us more about ourselves.”…

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Marble Falls team tennis is 2-1 in District 19-4A

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs and Lady Mustangs are in the thick of the District 19-4A team tennis standings. File photo The Marble Falls High School team tennis team is 2-1 in the District 19-4A standings for second place after gaining wins over Belton New Tech and Salado 17-2 but lost to Lago Vista 14-5. Head coach Sam Whitley noted the main key to success for the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs is outlasting their opponents. “Eighty-five percent of points in tennis is scored due to unforced errors,” he said. “So our…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country teams continue strides towards district

CAPTION: The Burnet High School cross country runners are all smiles after posting positive times at the Region III Preview meet. Courtesy photo BURNET Sept. 10 Region III Preview at Huntsville Classes 1A-4A race Boys (145 runner, 5K) 3, Victor Avies, 16:45.43; 32, Isaias Zarate, 19:27.37; 47, Josvanny Ramirez, 20:03.41; 67, Gustavo Vega, 20:38.63. Girls (146 runners, two miles) 4, Asah Roy, 13:09.39; 31, Cierra Blunt-Culpepper, 14:22.13; 36, Caroline Valencia, 14:37.25; 48, Halle Maxwell, 14:52.51; 56, Autumn Stires, 15:07.03; “A number of runners hit their personal best times and are…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus senior Jonathan Frazier and the Eagles earn their first win of the season in a high-scoring affair against Faith Academy of Marble Falls. 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. Each week allows for Highland Lakes sports fans to know more about their football teams and week three was no different. Here’s what I learned. The Burnet Bulldogs are better than their record indicates. Fans shouldn’t…

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Marble Fall youth football goes 3-0 in opening week

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer had all its teams earn wins in season openers. The Mustangs look to continue that success in road trips to Wimberley Saturday, Sept. 10. Courtesy photo Teams of the Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer couldn’t have had a better start to the season. All three teams won their season openers Aug. 27. The freshmen (Kindergartener through second grade) defeated Fredericksburg 20-13, the junior varsity (third- and fourth-graders) slipped by Liberty Hill 6-0, and the varsity (fifth- and sixth-graders) smashed New Braunfels…

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Marble Falls football looks to get back on track against brand new Killeen Chapparrel

CAPTION: Getting stops is the key for the Marble Falls High School defense when the Mustangs welcome Killeen Chaparral, a new high school that opened this semester. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography The Marble Falls High School football team will be facing a mirror image of itself when it welcomes Killeen Chaparral at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive. That’s because the Bobcats (0-2, District 11-5A Division II) run the slot-T offense, a system head coach Alan Haire learned from some familiar coaches…

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