September 25, 2023 - Texas Chalk Talk

Marble Falls tennis edges Burnet, hosts rematch in district tourney

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ CollinThe Marble Falls High School team tennis squad defeated Burnet 10-9 Sept. 21 to earn the second seed in the District 19-4A tournament. That means the two teams will meet again at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Charlie and Nancy Herrington Tennis Center on the Marble Falls campus. The overall team win happened because of Marble Falls’ Collin Schiling, who needed a super tiebreaker to decide the winner. “All eyes were on that match,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “Collin lost the first…

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Marble Falls volleyball forces Jarrell to play better in district opener

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior setter Ava Carter has 600 sets and counting, which makes her the undisputed leader in that category in the program’s record books. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Jarrell in three sets Sept. 22 to begin District 24-4A play. The Lady Cougars looked to close out the match in a quick third-set win. But the Lady Mustangs had other ideas. Down 21-23, Jarrell called a timeout but still trailed 23-24 when Marble Falls senior Emily Nash stepped behind…

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Faith Academy volleyball looks to regroup for second round

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Brooke Farmer passes the ball to a setter to get the offense going. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak Classical 25-18, 12-25, 19-25, 17-25 Sept. 21. The Lady Flames (2-4 District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) had won two consecutive matches prior to traveling to Waco. “It’s the best we’ve ever played,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. “It’s probably why we were so bummed. Everyone was playing really hard.…

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Defensive stops allow Faith Academy football to stay within striking distance of Austin Veritas

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Cross Sanchez was the work horse in the ground game against Austin Veritas as he scores two touchdowns during the contest. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Austin Veritas 41-26 Sept. 22. The Flames (2-3, Division 2, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) took a 7-6 lead after their first offensive drive. But three turnovers on the next three possessions limited Faith’s offensive opportunities. Meanwhile, the Flames’ defense stepped up and ensured Faith stayed…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kole Becker (10), Colton Minor (29) and Greg Lemon (21) celebrate another forcing Fredericksburg to turn the ball over on downs on the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro This week’s word is moxie, whose definition is courageous spirit and determination, perseverance. Moxie was on full display on football fields throughout the region Sept. 22 that caused fans to cheer and reminded them of the greatness of their programs. Let’s take a closer look at what fans saw.