Marble Falls High School

By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer

Under the guidance of choir director Bryce Gage, the student singers of Marble Falls High School have traveled the world and received numerous accolades for performances.

Gage – the ever-humble teacher – insists that he hasn't done it alone. …

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

Two Marble Falls High School senior runners laid the foundation for the future of the cross country program with their performances at the UIL State cross country meet on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Round Rock.

The Mustangs boys team finished 13^th in State out of 16 teams, led by senior Bryer Atkinson. Atkinson finished 45^th overall with a personal best time of 15:54.27 – a pace of 5:07 per mile.

Senior Ambrie Lizcano finished the girls' 5,000-meter race 140^th with a time of 20:56.53 while fighting a sinus infection.

See the full story with quotes from the seniors in the Tuesday, Nov. 12 issue of The Highlander. Subscribe to the e-Edition here.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls High School Mustangs' offense had trouble finding any sort of success against a tough defense from Pflugerville Weiss in a 28-0 loss at home on Senior Night.

Mustangs fans learned one thing on Friday night: Weiss is a very good team.

The Mustangs (1-8, 1-5) posted only 120 yards of total offense – 91 yards rushing – in their final home game of the season. Through nine games, the Wolves (8-1, 6-0) have allowed only 89 points all season.

See the full story with comments from Mustangs Head Coach Brian Herman in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 issue of The Highlander. Subscribe to the e-Edition here.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

Marble Falls cross country head coach Chris Schrader's approach to training may be unorthodox to some, but the results are hard to argue.

The Mustangs boys team qualified for the UIL 5A State cross country meet with a fourth-place finish at Regionals on Oct. 28 in Corpus Christi; two individual girls runners – Ambrie Lizcano and Bailey Goggans – also punched their ticket to the State meet.

The Mustangs had only three runners qualify for the final meet last season – Goggans, Jaden Johnson and Bryer Atkinson. The team has seen improvement across the board this season under Schrader.

See the full story in the Nov. 1 issue of The Highlander. Subscribe to the e-Edition here.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls Mustangs defense couldn't keep up with the Glenn Grizzlies' offense in a 35-22 loss in Leander on Friday.

The Mustangs (1-7, 1-4) scored on their opening possession of each half but failed to continue the success throughout the game.

The first three minutes of the game couldn't have gone better for the visiting team. The Grizzlies (5-3, 4-1) were forced to punt – a net-negative-yardage shank – that gave the Mustangs the ball near midfield.

Senior running back Hayden Wells capped off the short drive with a 17-yard touchdown run to give the Mustangs an early 7-0 lead.

See the full story in the Tuesday, Oct. 29 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

An interception by junior defensive back Keaton Rodriguez in the final minute sealed the Marble Falls Mustangs' first victory of the season 45-37 over Bastrop on Friday, Oct. 18 at Mustang Stadium.

The Mustangs (1-6, 1-3) entered the final quarter with a 39-21 lead and scored in the first two minutes to extend the lead to 24 points.

“Our kids have a growing belief in what we're doing and themselves,” Mustangs Head Coach Brian Herman said. “The kids are busting their tails in practice, and they keep fighting . . . We exploded onto the scene tonight, and I'm proud of them for that.”

See the full story including stats in the Tuesday, Oct. 22 issue of The Highlander.

By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer

Social and emotional education and academic growth rose to the top of the list of focuses for all principals across Marble Falls Independent School District for the 2019-2020 school year.

The principals presented their individual campus improvement plans to the board of trustees during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

By Nathan Hendrix

Sports Editor

The Marble Falls Mustangs' (0-6, 0-3) defense allowed touchdowns on the first three drives in a 41-13 loss against Brenham on the road on Friday, Oct. 11.

Mustangs Head Coach Brian Herman summed up the difference in the game in one word: “speed.”

The Cubs' (5-1, 3-0) speed advantage was shown in the quarterback scramble, halfback sweep to outside and play action pass that all went for scores.

The Mustangs return home this week to face the Bastrop Bears (3-3, 0-3) at Mustang Stadium for Max Copeland Night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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

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