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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Austin Eastside

CAPTION: Junior forward Marc Barrios is turning in some solid performances as he’s learning to take on a bigger role for the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team beat Austin Eastside Early College 46-39 Dec. 19 to extend the winning streak to three. “We played defense really well,” head coach John Berkman said. “That’s our calling card. Our guys stayed after it, and I thought we rebounded well as a whole. Offensively, we had some spurts that were really good and we…

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Marble Falls girls basketball player Reynoso gets 500th rebound

CAPTION: There aren’t many lose balls when senior Leslie Reynoso is on court because she rebounds misses and knows what to do. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When Marble Falls High School senior Leslie Reynoso grabbed her 500th career rebound Dec. 9 during the 36-24 victory against Llano, few were surprised by the milestone. After all, Reynoso was simply doing what got her a spot on the varsity as freshman four years earlier. “That’s what got her on the varsity was her willingness to do the — quote, unquote —…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls football team announces postseason awards

The Marble Falls High School football program celebrated the accomplishments of the 2025 season with its annual banquet Dec. 16. Sophomore quarterback Crawford Mattox is the Offensive Player of the Year, while senior defensive end Kaleb Bielfeldt is the Defensive Player of the Year, and senior athlete Joaquin Aguilar is the Special Teams Player of the Year. Maddox completed 75 of 152 passes for 740 yards, four touchdowns and nine interceptions and 86 rushes for 209 yards and three scores in eight games. Senior athlete Doak Timmerman received the Fighting…

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Burnet boys soccer ready for regular season

CAPTION: Burnet senior Genesis Ceron keeps his eyes downfield as he moves the ball to the other side. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys soccer team finished its scrimmage season with a home matches against Lampasas Dec. 16 and Pflugerville Dec. 19. The Lampasas match, which was a doubleheader with the Lady Dawgs, also included a toy drive competition between the Burnet and Lampasas high school programs. Burnet had 425 donated toys to Lampasas’ 245. That means Burnet won the challenge for the second consecutive year.…

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Burnet girls soccer celebrates milestone

CAPTION: Brook Oliva hit a personal milestone as a Lady Dawg by scoring her 100th career goal against Lampasas Dec. 16. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team entered the Christmas holiday with lots of cheer. Brook Oliva led the way by scoring all six of the Lady Dawgs’ goals in a shutout of Lampasas Dec. 16. In doing so, she has 100 career goals scored as a Lady Dawg. “I thought we played really well,” head coach Doug Ketcham said. “The six goals was pretty exciting for…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Brownwood

CAPTION: Playing tough defense is a requirement for the Bulldogs. Just ask junior guard Cam Edwards (3), senior power forward Eli Pickens and senior guard Jaxon Sparks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Brownwood 60-42 Dec. 16 and lost to Wimberley 71-43 Dec. 19 before parting to enjoy the Christmas holiday. Wimberley took a 15-10 lead after the first quarter and built a 40-27 advantage by halftime. Assistant coach Carter Carruthers said the message from head coach Juston Weldon was to “chip away…

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Burnet girls basketball sees where to get better

CAPTION: Burnet freshman Rowyn Mulhollan is learning how to be a point guard in new head coach Kim Payten’s system. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Fredericksburg 52-23 Dec. 16 before breaking for the Christmas holiday. The Lady Billies, who are ranked No. 17 in the Class 4A poll of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, seized control of the contest quickly. Burnet head Kim Payten noted the biggest positive is that the Lady Dawgs are still taking her coaching. “They’re responding…

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Featured Softball 

Marble Falls ISD softball park renovations near completion

CAPTION: The new fence surrounding Scearce Field will better protect the Lady Mustangs and their fans. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School softball program is getting closer to having Scearce Field ready for the 2026 season. That’s the word from Marble Falls Independent School District Bond Director Mackie Price. He gave an update on facility improvements that are part of the 2018 and 2025 bonds during the Dec. 15 regular meeting of the district’s board of trustees. “Jan. 9, the field will be ready for the…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Austin Travis

CAPTION: Junior guard Beckett Berkman’s hot shooting forced Austin Travis to ensure the Rebels knew where he was at all times. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Austin Travis 58-48 Dec. 16. Though the first quarter ended tied 11-11, the Mustangs began separating from the Rebels in the second stanza thanks to a 14-1 run. With 3 minutes and 23 seconds remaining in the half, Marble Falls led 25-12 thanks to two 3-pointers from junior guard Beckett Berkman and seven points from guard…

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Marble Falls girls basketball competes well at Robinson tourney

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs gather for a photo while playing in the Waco Robinson Rockets Invitational. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team finished second in the silver bracket of the Waco Robinson Rockets Invitational Dec. 11-13 thanks to posting a 2-2 record. The Lady Mustangs defeated Groesbeck 50-30 and Austin Valor 44-41 in overtime and lost to Robinson 27-19 and Concordia Lutheran 30-23. Even in the losses Marble Falls head coach Adley Canales was encouraged. “Our defense was really good against Groesbeck. We only…

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