August 17, 2023 - Texas Chalk Talk

Johnson City cross country looks to continue dominance

August 17, 2023August 27, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Eagles, #flyeaglesfly, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #JohnsonCityLBJ, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

The starting line of the 2023 cross country season is at the Johnson City High School cross country course Friday, Aug. 18. That’s the site of the Johnson City Eagles Nation 6-Mile Relay. Among the teams there is Marble Falls. “This is a fun meet for us,” said assistant coach Rich Powers, who is in his first year with the Eagles and Lady Eagles. He noted the cross country program is known for its dedicated runners who bring their best. The girls team finished ninth at the Class 2A state…

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Marble Falls football continues search for starters, depth chart

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs rely on an offensive line known for strength, poise and determination in order to execute the Slot-T offense to its fullest. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team has one more tune-up left before it begins the 2023 season. Marble Falls welcomes Leander High Friday, Aug. 18, to Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive. The subvarsity plays at 5 p.m. and the varsity follows at 7 p.m. The first part will be a controlled scrimmage, meaning each team’s offensive units will…

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Faith Academy volleyball loses five-set thriller

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CAPTION: Faith Academy seniors Abbye Blackington (21) and Brooke Farmer set a block while junior Hadley Shipley prepares for the dig. Photo by Stennis Shotts A five-set loss to Austin St. Dominic Savio Aug. 15 has done little to take away Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball coach Erin Sawyer’s enthusiasm. “I will say we played the best we’ve ever played in a loss,” she said. “I don’t think we could have played any better.” The Lady Flames (4-5-1) won the first set, while Savio took the second and third.…