Mustangs fly to 5A-D2 third round

  • Seniors Gerardo Hernandez (74) and Robert Adame celebrate a touchdown in Friday night’s Area playoff victory. The Mustangs advanced to the Regional semifinal for the first time in over 20 years. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Seniors Gerardo Hernandez (74) and Robert Adame celebrate a touchdown in Friday night’s Area playoff victory. The Mustangs advanced to the Regional semifinal for the first time in over 20 years. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
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  • Head Coach Brian Herman (above right) said the Mustangs earned the opportunity to practice on Thanksgiving. Senior quarterback Jake Becker (above left) and junior running back Caleb Vidal both made great plays on the ground in Friday’s win. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Head Coach Brian Herman (above right) said the Mustangs earned the opportunity to practice on Thanksgiving. Senior quarterback Jake Becker (above left) and junior running back Caleb Vidal both made great plays on the ground in Friday’s win. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Marble Falls High School football team has a spot in the third round of the 5A Division 2 UIL playoffs after a 35-13 victory over Mission Veterans Memorial on Friday in San Antonio. The Mustangs jumped out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter with a pair of three-play drives and some smothering defense. “It’s just awesome,” Mustangs Head Coach…

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