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.

For the second straight season, the Marble Falls High School football team knocked Brenham out of the playoffs, but this year it took two overtimes to get it done. The Mustangs got a stop on fourth down in the second overtime period to secure a 27-21 win and a spot in the Area round of the playoffs.

The Faith Academy football team advanced to the second round of the TAPPS playoffs after a 48-0 win on Saturday over Ovilla Christian School of Red Oak. The Flames will play Allen Academy of Bryan in the second round. Date and time are yet to be determined. Contributed/Faith Academy of Marble Falls

The Mustangs football team begins their playoff run tonight, Nov. 12 in Brenham. The matchup is a rematch of last year’s first round; the Mustangs won on a last-second field goal. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Cub Stadium. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander

The Marble Falls High School football team officially punched their ticket to the postseason on Friday with a 76-0 home win against Austin Crockett. The Mustangs (7-3, 4-2) will meet Brenham in the first round for the second consecutive year after the Cubs lost to Leander Rouse and fell to second place on Friday night.

For the second time in Marble Falls high school history, the boys cross country team advanced into the State 5A Cross Country Championship. We started the year as a decided underdog in district 25-5A where only the top three teams advance.

On a “beautiful day to race” the Faith Academy of Marble Falls cross country teams raced to top 12 finishes in State with the girls taking home fourth place overall. The Lady Flames were led by Faith Murphy, who finished sixth overall with a time of 13:29.

Faith Academy of Marble Falls put another team – Hill Country Christian School – away by halftime last Friday night in Cedar Park. The Flames won 64-6 to remain unbeaten and start their 2021 playoff run. Photos by Stennis Shotts

Coming off a 2020-21 season with no seniors on the roster, the Marble Falls High School girls basketball team will put plenty of familiar faces on the court. Head Coach John Berkman said he’s excited about coaching the same team.