Strong defense leads Lady Mustangs past Burnet
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team used a 17-2 run in the second quarter to beat Burnet 54-26 on Dec. 4.
The Lady Mustangs applied full-court pressure defense and converted numerous layups en route to the win.
PHOTO: Marble Falls High School junior guard Sarah Stripling (right) dribbles to start a fast break as teammates Hayley Fishbeck (left), Kary Bartels and Hanna Wall fill lanes in the Lady Mustangs’ 54-26 victory against Burnet on Dec. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro
"This group has been learning to play defense without fouling," Marble Falls coach Chris Jost said. "That’s big."
Top players: Marble Falls — Sarah Stripling 18 points
Best of the rest: (Points) Marble Falls — Blanca Fonseca 9, Katy Bartels and Reann Hall 8 each, Kaitlyn Naumann and Teagan Hall 4 each; Burnet — Sarah Poe, Riley Scott and Victoria Solis 6 each, Riana Bond and Makayla Adair 3 each
Record: Marble Falls is 11-4; Burnet is 4-6.