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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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Burnet boys soccer has solid showing against Marble Falls

CAPTION: Burnet freshman Jayden Guerrero challenges for the ball as sophomore Jose Rios-Rodriguez begins to move. Photo by ShaunnaLisa, Cliffhanger Loop Productions The Burnet High School boys soccer team performed well against Marble Falls in its first scrimmage of the season Dec. 12. “I saw a lot of progress,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “We have a very young team. I have six freshmen on the varsity team. We’re very talented, but the boys are still finding out where they’re supposed to be and how we work, because we just got some…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Chaperall

The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Killeen Chaperall 2-1 in the first scrimmage of the season Dec. 12. The Lady Dawgs led 2-0 behind the scoring of senior Brook Oliva with an assist from senior Yessi Flores and Olivia assisted senior Bella Medina with the other goal. Chaparall scored on a free kick. “I thought we played OK,” said first year coach Doug Ketcham. “I felt like we were pretty resilient. The girls played pretty hard through most of the game, and then just getting the win I…

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UIL cutoff numbers: Marble Falls, Burnet to remain in Class 4A

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs and the Marble Falls Mustangs will remain in Class 4A for the next two years. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The University Interscholastic League released the cutoff numbers for realignment for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years around lunchtime Dec. 16. Both Burnet Consolidated Independent School District and Marble Falls Independent School District will remain in Class 4A. Marble Falls submitted 1,172, while Burnet turned in 985. Officials at both school districts believed both would remain in Class 4A. The UIL, which is the governing body…

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Burnet boys basketball earns silver at Robinson tourney

CAPTION: Burnet senior power forward Eli Pickens “unlocked another version of himself” by making big-time plays for the Bulldogs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team finished as the runner-up of the Waco Robinson Rockets Invitational Dec. 11-13 thanks to going 3-1 at the event. The Bulldogs defeated Robinson 59-49, West 66-52 and Marlin 74-41 before losing in the championship to Waco University 69-32. That result was on the heels of stomping Fischer Canyon Lake 58-35 Dec. 9 as part of a seven-game winning streak. After…

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Burnet girls basketball performs well at tourney

CAPTION: Sophomore guard Maycee Floyd had a solid performance during the win against Brazoswood. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls basketball team went 2-2 at the Fredericksburg Tournament Dec. 11-13 after losing to Brownwood 44-28 Dec. 9. The Lady Dawgs defeated Brazoswood 51-25 and Fort Worth Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool 51-44 and lost to Stephenville 59-31 and Christoval 76-21. “The tournament was a good tournament,” head coach Kim Payten said. Christoval left an impression on the coach. “I watched them on film and I thought we could maybe…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Austin Achieve

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Marc Barrios is scoring the buckets to give the Mustangs chances at wins. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Austin Achieve 61-40 and lost to Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch 46-47, Mexia 58-44, and Lake Belton 39-31 at the Waco Robinson Rocket Invitational Dec. 11-13. While the Mustangs (4-10) didn’t win more games, head coach John Berkman noted they performed better in rematch against Lake Belton. The Broncos beat them 67-44 Nov. 18. “We held them and slowed them…

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Burnet girls soccer takes the field with new coach

CAPTION: Doug Ketcham takes over the Burnet High School girls soccer program that has won almost 80 matches in the last four years. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team will begin its season with scrimmages and by giving back to its community. The Lady Dawgs are participating in a toy drive during the scrimmage against Lampasas Tuesday, Dec. 16, when the junior varsity takes the field at 4 p.m. and the varsity at 5:30 p.m. Players, coaches and fans can donate toys and books for children ages…

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Llano football to play Yoakum in state semis

CAPTION: Junior quarterback Luke Davis is on his way to scoring a 36-yard touchdown. Photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football is facing Yoakum in a Class 3A Division I semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at The Pfield, 1440 W. Pecan St. in Pflugerville. The winner will meet the winner of the Peaster and Grandview contest for the Class 3A Division I championship at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Yoakum (12-2, 3-1 District 12-3A Division I runner-up) eliminated defending state champion…

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