Balmorhea overpowers Marfa 58 – 12
The Marfa Shorthorns were stifled by Balmorhea’s relentless defense on Friday night, managing only two scores while the Bears piled on points in nearly every quarter. Despite moments of offensive spark, Marfa could not slow Balmorhea’s momentum, falling 58–12.
Marfa’s highlights included a 35-yard touchdown pass from Aiden Alvarez to Austin McGary in the second quarter and a powerful 50-yard run by Manny Dominguez late in the third. Those were the only two times the Shorthorns broke through the Balmorhea defense, as turnovers and quick strikes swung the game heavily in favor of the Bears.
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
- Balmorhea TD (8:10) – Touchdown Pass (+6)
- Balmorhea TD (4:30) – Touchdown Run (+6)
- Extra Point: Good (+2)
- Score: Balmorhea 12 – Marfa 0
2nd Quarter
- Balmorhea TD (6:12) – Touchdown Pass (+6)
- Extra Point: Good (+2)
- Score: Balmorhea 18 – Marfa 0
- Marfa TD (7:52) – 35-yard Touchdown Pass (Alvarez to McGary) (+6)
- Balmorhea TD (6:39) – 40-yard Run (+6)
- Extra Point: Good (+2)
- Halftime Score: Balmorhea 26 – Marfa 6
3rd Quarter
- Marfa TD (2:39) – Manny Dominguez 50-yard Run (+6)
- Balmorhea TD (5:26) – Fumble Recovery TD (Marfa pass intercepted and returned) (+6)
- Score: Balmorhea 32 – Marfa 12
- Balmorhea TD (1:24) – 25-yard Run (+6)
- Extra Point: Good (+2)
- End of 3rd: Balmorhea 40 – Marfa 12
4th Quarter
- Balmorhea TD (9:22) – Touchdown (+6)
- Balmorhea TD (7:33) – 25-yard Run (+6)
- Extra Point: Good (+2)
- Final Score: Balmorhea 58 – Marfa 12
The Marfa Shorthorns hit the road this week for their first away game of the season in Sierra Blanca. Junior High takes the field at 5 p.m., followed by Varsity kickoff at 8 p.m.
Lady Horns sweep Grandfalls Cowgirls in dominant home victory
The Lady Horns delivered a commanding performance at home last Tuesday night, sweeping the Grandfalls Cowgirls in three straight sets, 25-9, 25-10, and 25-15.
Marfa set the tone, striking first on the scoreboard and never looking back. Junior Dariela Muñoz fueled the momentum with five kills, a clutch ace, and a series of strong serves that kept Grandfalls on their heels.
Senior Raven Martinez once again showcased her offensive dominance for the Lady Horns, racking up more than a dozen kills and pumping up the crowd with her relentless performance at the net.
Liliana Zubia, new to varsity play, showed impressive confidence for a freshman with great serves and adding an ace to the board.
With the sweep, the Lady Horns continue to build on their momentum this season.
Lady Horns take two in Tuesday night volleyball action
Tuesday night was electric in Marfa as the Lady Horns hosted a dual volleyball showdown against the Rankin Lady Devils and the Balmorhea Lady Bears. The home crowd had plenty to cheer about, with Marfa securing back-to-back victories and showcasing both veteran talent and emerging stars.
Match 1: Marfa vs. Rankin – 3-0 Sweep
The Lady Horns came out firing in their opening match against the Rankin Lady Devils, claiming a straight-set sweep: 25-20, 25-19, 25-15.
Ava Flores set the tone early with an impressive 9-point service run to open the first set. In the second, Giselle Torres kept the momentum going with eight consecutive serves, and Flores followed up with another dominant showing in set three, delivering 10 straight serves before Rankin could respond.
Raven Martinez and Itzel Urrutia led the offensive charge, racking up kills and keeping the Lady Devils on the defensive. With the match well in hand, Head Coach Osiris Alferez confidently rotated in rookies Daniela Fernandez, Ora Webb, and Liliana Zubia in the third set, giving valuable court time to the next generation of Lady Horns.
Match 2: Marfa vs. Balmorhea – 3-1 Victory
The second match of the night was a much tighter contest as the Lady Horns faced off against a determined Balmorhea squad. Marfa struck first, taking the opening set 25-17 with strong teamwork and communication. The second set was a thriller, but Marfa fell just short, 23-25.
Refusing to let up, the Lady Horns regrouped and battled back to take the third set 25-18, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. The fourth set was a nail-biter, with both teams trading points in a tense back-and-forth. Marfa ultimately pulled away with a 28-26 win to close out the match.
Martinez and Urrutia once again led the team in kills, consistently finding gaps in Balmorhea’s defense. Martinez also contributed three service aces, energizing the team and crowd during key moments.
The Lady Horns continue to grow stronger with every match. Don’t miss the action this Saturday as they take on Iraan at home — first serve is set for 12:30 p.m. Come out and cheer them on!