Sports

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls boys soccer team (2-8-1) is in an unfamiliar position prior to the start of District 17-5A. The team is not only not undefeated, they're below .500.

“I told my boys to forget about the record,” Mustangs Head Coach Rick Hoover said. “Last year, we were 12-0 going into the district, and guess what, we lost the first district game.”

The Mustangs open district play on Tuesday, Jan. 28 against Leander Rouse.

See the full story in the Tuesday, Jan. 28 edition of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor

In the past few years, Colby and Dylan Offutt have grown closer to each other, and this season, they are using their bond to create victories on the basketball court together.

Last year at Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Dylan played on the junior varsity team while his older brother Colby played at the varsity level. This season, they are on the same team for the first time since middle school basketball. …

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

Marble Falls High School senior basketball player Rylie Ulbricht received national attention this season by being nominated for McDonald's All American.

Only 900 seniors – boys and girls – from across the United States are nominated for the prestigious title, and the Lady Mustangs star made the cut.

“It's huge; it's really special,” Lady Mustangs Head Coach John Berkman said. “She's the first [player] that I've ever had to receive a nomination.”

See the full story in the Tuesday, Jan. 21 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team wrapped up the first half of district play with a 43-35 win over Pflugerville Weiss on Friday, Jan. 17 at Max Copeland Gym.

The girls sit at 4-2 after the first round – third place in district.

“We're putting ourselves in good position for the playoffs,” Lady Mustangs Head Coach John Berkman said. “We're playing better and winning the games that we should win.”

See the full story in the Tuesday, Jan. 21 issue of The Highlander. Subscribe to our e-Edition here to follow the Lady Mustangs as they continue to push toward the playoffs.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

Five Marble Falls High School swimmers punched their ticket to College Station with qualifying performances at the District 19-5A swim meet on Friday, Jan. 17 in Burnet.

The Mustangs collected two first-place finishes, three second-place finishes and qualified for seven Regional events.

See the full results in the Tuesday, Jan. 21 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

Fifteen games into the 2019-2020 season, Lady Mustangs Head Coach John Berkman has learned that his team refuses to go away against quality opponents.

Despite a recent string of losses to tough teams, Berkman likes his team's effort and grit.

The Lady Mustangs (7-8) lost the final two games in bracket play of the Hill Country Classic on Saturday, Nov. 23 followed by back-to-back losses to Boerne Champion on Nov. 25 and Copperas Cove on Nov. 26.

See the full story of the Lady Mustangs' battles in the Friday, Nov. 29 issue of The Highlander. Follow the Lady 'Stangs all season long by subscribing to the e-Edition here.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

A game-tying three-point shot by junior Tate Deering missed the mark just before the final buzzer in the Marble Falls Mustangs' 72-69 loss to San Marcos Home School on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Max Copeland Gym.

The Mustangs (0-2) trailed by 16 points at halftime after a shaky start on the offensive side of the ball.

“We're still very much a work in progress,” Mustangs Head Coach Travis Crain said. “You can do it in practice, but when the ball goes up against another team, it takes some time to find what's working.”

See the full story in the Friday, Nov. 29 issue of The Highlander. Follow the Mustangs all season long by subscribing to the e-Edition here.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

With the conclusion of the football and cross country seasons, the Marble Falls boys basketball team has a full roster to begin final preparations for their 2019-2020 campaign.

Several key players for the Mustangs, including senior Josh Whitecotton and sophomore Connor Chase, play other fall sports, and the Mustangs' practices have been limited to honing the fundamentals while first year Head Coach Travis Crain waited for the rest of the team.

“We're excited to get everything going and get everyone over here,” he said. “We finally have everyone, and it's an exciting time for the Marble Falls Mustangs basketball team.”

See the full story in the Nov. 15 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames could not keep pace with Denton Calvary Academy's high-powered offense in a 54-6 loss in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 16 in Groesbeck.

The Lions scored touchdowns on all seven of their offensive drives and cruised to a mercy rule win in the third quarter.

See the full story in the Nov. 19 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls football team sent the class of 2020 out with a 28-21 victory on Friday night over Cedar Creek in Bastrop.

The Mustangs (2-8, 2-5) picked off the Eagles quarterback three times and used some trickery to secure their second win of the season.

With under five minutes remaining in the game, Head Coach Brian Herman called a fake quick punt, and sophomore quarterback Jake Becker delivered a 38-yard touchdown strike to senior wide receiver Warren Cuplin.

The Mustang D forced a punt, and the Mustangs' running game sealed the victory.

On the 43-man roster, 21 players are graduating seniors, but several key role players, including Becker, will be potentially returning to the team next season with a year of Slot-T knowledge under their belt.