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Faith Academy sophomore guard Will Slyker keeps showing people why he was on the all-state team last year. Contributed photos/Stennis Shotts

Flames’ defense leads to district win

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team made quick work of San Antonio Keystone 73-44 Jan. 4 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Schools. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Getting high-percentage baskets required players to be un- afraid to take the pounding that comes with that territory of the court as illustrated by Marble Falls junior forward Leslie Reynoso (24) and sophomore Kinley Virdell (24) and Burnet junior guard Peyton Allen (4). Photos by Martell...

Lady Mustangs’ first quarter against the Lady Dawgs shows what they can do

The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Marble Falls 60-34 Jan. 3 in the District 24-4A opener for both programs. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Hill Country Elite defensive back Clayton Thompson (8) reacts to catching one of his four interceptions during the Central Texas Holiday Bowl. Contributed photos

Hill Country Elite wins tourney, readies for trip to Canada

The Hill Country Elite youth football team is back to the gridiron after playing in one event before enjoying the Christmas holiday. The Elite participated in the Central Texas Holiday Bowl Dec. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Marble Falls strength and conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt is opening the high school weight room this week for sessions. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Mustangs look to get stronger, faster through offseason

As the University Interscholastic League’s postseason played out in November and December, the Marble Falls High School Mustangs were preparing for 2025 as they began their offseason program. Head coach Keri Timmerman said the Mustangs started shortly after the 2024 season ended Nov. 12/31/2024 04:53 AM

Marble Falls seniors Tidus Willie (left), Noah Lyon, and Garen Jones (10) and Reed Lewis commit to playing tenacious defense to make it difficult on the Bulldogs to make shots. Contributed photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Mustangs beat Burnet thanks to lockdown defense

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Burnet 4131 Dec. 20 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. 12/27/2024 04:50 AM

Contributed photos/ Stennis Shotts Faith Academy junior center Judah Phillips draws constant attention when he's in the lane.

Flames beat Yavneh in top 5 showdown

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Yavneh Academy of Dallas 52-45 Dec. 14 in a top 5 showdown. 12/17/2024 04:44 AM

Marble Falls senior guard Caity Johnson is at the right spot to get a rebound. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com

Lady Mustangs end tourney with a win

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team defeated Whitney 38-20 Dec. 14 to end the Waco Robinson Tournament. 12/17/2024 04:44 AM

Jase Marshall is showing why he runs the Flames plays.

Tough schedule motivates Faith Academy basketball team

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team earned a 3-1 record at the Lorena Tournament Dec. 5-7. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM

Faith Academy of Marble Falls fresh- man Jasmine Young doesn't allow a defender to sway her from shooting. Contributed photos/Stennis Shotts

Lady Flames basketball making strides in pre-district play

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team showed growth and improvement from where the Lady Flames began the season to where they are now. The scoreboard may not reflect it, but head coach Harvey Vaughn said that this progress is what will give the Lady Flames an opportunity to reach other goals this season. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com Marble Falls seniors Noah Lyon (left) and Garen Jones form a great onetwo punch thanks to their ability to accept contact and get to the basket.

Different styles don’t faze Mustangs in tourney play

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team posted at 2-2 record at the San Antonio Independent School District tournament Dec. 5-7. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM

Marble Falls senior Kylie Roberts was named to the all-tournament team.

Girls basketball team chalks up wins at Llano tourney

After hosting a competitive Hill Country Classic tournament Nov. 21-23, the Marble Falls High School girls basketball team took a break from the court and returns to another challenging week. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM

At the Llano River (Castell), rainbow trout stocking was scheduled for Dec. 3. Contributed photos

State to stock tasty trout in nearby rivers

On Nov. 27 marks the beginning of a winter tradition as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department begins stocking thousands of easy-to-catch, tasty rainbow trout in ponds, lakes and rivers across the state. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Sophomore guard Will Slyker, who was a first team all-state selection a year ago, continues to play at that high level.

Flames display plenty in win against Austin Hill Country

The Faith Academy boys basketball team enjoyed a bounce-back win against Austin Hill Country 66-52 Nov. 26 after losing at Austin Hyde Park 59-57 Nov. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Senior guard Caity Johnson's versatility and being un - afraid of contact is important to the Lady Mustangs' success.

Girls basketball team aims for productive pre-district play

After hosting a competitive Hill Country Classic tournament Nov. 21-23, the Marble Falls High School girls basketball team took a break from the court and returns to another challenging week. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Part of how Marble Falls senior guard Tidus Willie scored 1,000 points for the Mustangs is because of his ability to create his shots. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Mustangs bounce into post-holiday play with wins

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team will host Fredericksburg at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

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