MFHS softball field makeover nearly complete
The Marble Falls High School softball field is getting turf, new lighting, and new fencing. The Lady Mustangs should be able to begin using the field when their season officially kicks off on Jan. 9. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Major upgrades to the Marble Falls High School softball field are nearly complete, and the Lady Mustangs should be able to play their 2026 season on new turf come January.
The work in question includes turfing of the whole field, a new perimeter fence, new lighting, and the addition of a detention pond nearby to improve drainage. According to a project presentation made to the MFISD Board of Trustees on Dec. 15.
Practice for the 2026 softball season begins on Jan. 9, and interschool play begins on Feb. 9. While some final touches may not be completed until Jan. 15, the Lady Mustangs should be able to use the field as soon as the season kicks off.
“State-of-the-art facilities demonstrate our commitment to girls’ athletics, attracting talented student-athletes and strengthening our softball program’s reputation district-wide,” reads an excerpt from the presentation made by MFISD Bond Director Mackie Price.
The softball field makeover is one of the first major bond projects that will be completed following the passage of MFISD’s $172.2 million bond package in May. While some bond project timelines were pushed back due to inaccurate cost estimates, the softball field was not among them.