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Smoking For Jesus football continues winning streak

The Smoking For Jesus football team didn’t need late rallies to defeat San Antonio Jubilee Oct. 21, winning 55-6 in a contest that ended with six minutes left in the third quarter. The Eagles (4-5, 2-0) earned their third win in a row. “We’re on a great winning streak,” defensive coordinator Boo Maxwell said. “The boys are learning and gelling together more and more as we get closer to the playoffs. We had a mature effort on both sides of the ball. We stepped up on offense and defense and…

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Burnet football’s rally falls short against Canyon Lake

CAPTION: Burnet junior linebacker Trenton Park tackles Canyon Lake senior Helijah Johnson for a loss Oct. 21. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Canyon Lake 28-14 Oct. 21 in a District 13-4A Division I match-up. The score was tied at 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. An injury to Burnet senior quarterback Tanner O’Hair put junior Grant Jones in that position in the first half for the rest of the contest. “They did a great job of rallying around Grant,” Burnet…

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Marble Falls football loses to the Taylor Ducks 42-26

CAPTION: The Marble Falls offense gathers during a timeout. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Two second half touchdowns propelled the Taylor Ducks to a 42-26 win over the Marble Falls High School football team Oct. 21 that gave the Ducks their first District 13-4A Division I victory. “Blocking and tackling — that’s the difference in the game tonight,” Mustangs head coach Brian Herman said. “We answered, we just didn’t tackle well.” Trailing 28-19 at the half, the Mustangs (2-6, 0-3) received the opening kickoff and steadily moved down the field.…

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