Mustangs’ mistakes pile up in loss to McCallum

  • Senior running back Robert Adame is good for at least one highlight play per night. On Friday, he again showcased his speed, agility, balance and power by making several defenders miss on his way to a big run. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Senior running back Robert Adame is good for at least one highlight play per night. On Friday, he again showcased his speed, agility, balance and power by making several defenders miss on his way to a big run. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
  • Above: Senior quarterback Jake Becker continues to surprise defenses with his mobility and resilience to tackles. He made a McCallum defender look silly on this designed quarterback keeper.
    Above: Senior quarterback Jake Becker continues to surprise defenses with his mobility and resilience to tackles. He made a McCallum defender look silly on this designed quarterback keeper.
  • Senior Logan Barnes is known for his big leg on kickoffs and field goals, but he’s put in several solid reps at tight end this season. On Friday night, he caught a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Jake Becker.
    Senior Logan Barnes is known for his big leg on kickoffs and field goals, but he’s put in several solid reps at tight end this season. On Friday night, he caught a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Jake Becker.
  • Right: Junior Caleb Vidal has been a breakout star for the Mustangs this season. In the first quarter, he fought through several Knights defenders trying to get to the pylon for six points. The drive would be finished off by a Becker touchdown pass three plays later.
    Right: Junior Caleb Vidal has been a breakout star for the Mustangs this season. In the first quarter, he fought through several Knights defenders trying to get to the pylon for six points. The drive would be finished off by a Becker touchdown pass three plays later.
  • Several members of the 1992 Mustangs football team, including Larry Wallace (right) delivered emotional speeches to the 2021 Mustangs prior to the Austin McCallum game on Friday night. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Several members of the 1992 Mustangs football team, including Larry Wallace (right) delivered emotional speeches to the 2021 Mustangs prior to the Austin McCallum game on Friday night. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
The Marble Falls Mustangs could not punch the ball into the endzone in the final seconds in Friday’s 20-13 loss to Austin McCallum at Mustang Stadium. Even though the Mustangs (4-2, 1-1) had the opportunity, Head Coach Brian Herman knows the game came down to more than just the final play. “It stings,” he said. “They made more plays than we did; we made too many mistakes; and we left too many…

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