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Marble Falls volleyball changes line-up, gets same success

CAPTION: Hannah Welch took over at setter for the Lady Mustangs helping her team win another match in straight sets. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Austin Eastside Early College 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 Aug. 27. The Lady Mustangs (13-5) relied on other players to lead them to victory. Head coach Christopher Pace elected to give some players limited reps with the aim of giving them rest. That way the Lady Mustangs continue to develop depth. “We’ve played 18 matches already (in a season…

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Marble Falls volleyball finishes second at Bay tourney

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School volleyball team finishes second at Tournament on the Bay. The team is Hannah Welch (front row, left), Lily Stein, Kate McCary, Kenadi Dalton, Madison Cuplin; Brighton Bernard (back row, left) Hope Todd, Mia Trejo, Lesley Reynoso, Tessie Bowen, Katie Terrell, Payton Dunk and Kate Dykes. Courtesy photo  The Marble Falls High School volleyball team earned the silver medal of the gold bracket at the Tournament on the Bay Aug. 22 and 24 in Bay City. Senior setter Mia Trejo, junior defensive specialist Kate McCary, and…

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Marble Falls volleyball has winning streak at tourney

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team went 5-3 at the Austin Independent School District tournament Aug. 15-16. But the five wins were all in a row. After Marble Falls lost to Austin McCallum 19-25, 20-25 and to Del Valle 9-25, 12-25, the Lady Mustangs (6-4) defeated Austin Travis 25-11, 25-9, Austin Northeast 25-12, 25-17, Manor New Tech 25-12, 25-14, Texas School for the Deaf 28-26, 25-22, and Bastrop Cedar Creek, a Class 5A playoff team, 25-21, 25-20. The other loss was to Brownsville Rivera 10-25, 20-25. “Five wins in…

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Burnet volleyball begins 2024 with a win

The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Blanco 27-25, 26-28, 25-18, 21-25, 15-12 Aug. 13 to begin the 2024 season. Head coach Crystal Shipley noted the Lady Dawgs (1-0) “started a little shaky, still getting used to playing with each other.” “They are a scrappy, defensive team and they get after it,” she said. “They were able to seal the first win of the season in a long, five-set battle. I am so proud of the resiliency this team is already showing.” The freshmen also were victorious, winning 25-14, 25-22. “This…

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Marble Falls volleyball beats Northeast in season opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Brighton Bernard leans forward to dig this tip during the win against Austin Northeast. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Austin Northeast 25-10, 25-14, 23-25, 25-11 in its season opener Aug. 12. Katie Terrill served 11 consecutive points in the second set to ensure a Marble Falls win. After cruising to capturing sets 1 and 2, the Lady Rattlers fought back in the third game. Neither team made it easy as Marble Falls senior Mia Trejo had a dump…

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Marble Falls volleyball to conduct tryouts

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior outside hitter Mia Trejo puts this ball away during the Marble Falls volleyball camp July 31. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Tryouts to make the Marble Falls High School volleyball program’s varsity team will be from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 5-6, at Max Copeland Gym. After new head coach Christopher Pace selects the squad, the Lady Mustangs will undergo two-a-days before officially beginning the 2024 season in back-to-back home matches one week later. Marble Falls welcomes Austin Northeast Monday, Aug. 12,…

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Burnet’s Solis signs volleyball scholarship to play for Texas Lutheran

CAPTION: Burnet High School senior Zaria Solis signs her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Texas Lutheran University as her mother, Deanna Solis, looks on. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle blocker Zaria Solis solidified her commitment to Texas Lutheran University by signing her National Letter of Intent March 4. “When I first went there, it felt like home,” Solis said. “It didn’t feel like home on any other campus.” Simply, Solis could have had her pick between volleyball and basketball. Solis has been…

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Burnet volleyball team to be remembered for more than wins

Though the Burnet High School volleyball season ended one win short of qualifying for the Class 4A Region III tournament, head coach Crystal Shipley said this team gave her, the staff and the Burnet community more than sound victories. “Not only are they smart and athletic, but they are some of the best leaders that have come through our program,” she said. “They hold teammates accountable, and they make it an environment that so many want to be a part of. We have talked about this crew since they were…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls fifth-grader Reese Butler is on his way to the end zone during the Mustangs’ 22-0 win against Boerne in the fifth-grade championship of the Hill Country Youth Football league Nov 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Texas High School football playoffs are starting this week and only one Highland Lakes team is advancing. To say that is unfortunate is an understatement. So let’s take a closer look. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please…

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Burnet volleyball to face China Spring Nov. 7 in 3rd round of playoffs

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs display another gold ball to signify another postseason win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Caldwell 25-20, 25-11, 25-19 Nov. 2 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs, one day earlier than most teams play in the second round. It’s the third consecutive victory in the area round. “’Im so proud of our entire team and staff,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “We are blessed with an amazing staff and with girls that are hard workers. They…

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