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Marble Falls football emphasizing 3 keys as it welcomes Fredericksburg

CAPTION: The Marble Falls defense is facing another two-quarterback offense for the second week, which is a challenge the Mustangs may find themselves doing at least once more during District 13-4A Division I play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes Fredericksburg at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, to Mustang Stadium in its final tune-up before starting District 13-4A Division I play. The Mustangs (0-4) and the Billies (0-4) are each seeking their first victory of the season. Fredericksburg has lost to Salado 45-35,…

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Against Austin Veritas, Faith Academy football aims to correct miscues

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Karter Van Gundy uses his speed to get away from tacklers and gain positive yards for the Flames. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team hosts Austin Veritas at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Britton Field. The two programs have already faced each other when the Defenders spent two days practicing with the Flames in early August. Since then both teams have posted 2-2 records. Veritas is on a two-game losing streak after setbacks to Fort Worth Covenant Classical 48-0…

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Marble Falls cross country finishes second at Lago Vista

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Nick Dahl (left) and junior Tyler Hamblin lead the way to the finish line at the Lago Vista Invitational. Courtesy photo The Marble Falls High School boys cross country team endured a tough course to finish second the Lago Vista Invitational Sept. 16. The Mustangs, who are ranked No. 7 in Class 4A, were paced by junior Tyler Hamblin, who won the race in 16 minutes and 13.3 seconds, and senior Nick Dahl, who was the silver medalist in 16:35.6. Junior Blake Cockrell was 10th in…

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Faith Academy volleyball earns win against Waco Reicher

CAPTION: Faith Academy Lady Flames Hadley Shipley (14), Kaytlyn Wood (7) and Jillian Martin (1) do everything they can to keep the ball in play against Waco Reicher. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Reicher 20-25. 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 Sept. 19 to add another District 3-3A victory of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (2-3) now focus their attention on an important road match at Waco Live Oak Classical at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The…

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Burnet volleyball sweeps Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet junior setter Camryn Courtney calls on senior middle blocker Zaria Solis to end the rally with a thunderous kill. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Gatesville 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 Sept. 15 after falling to Salado 20-25, 22-25, 21-25 Sept. 12. Head coach Crystal Shipley noted all three Burnet squads defeated Gatesville. “Overall, this was a very successful week for all of our girls,” she said. The Burnet subvarsities played in the championships of their own tournaments Sept. 15-16. The junior varsity lost…

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Personnel changes help Faith Academy volleyball win first district match

CAPTION: A lineup change will move junior Jillian Martin from libero to outside hitter. Head coach Erin Sawyer notes Martin brings added muscle to the front row that will help the Lady Flames end rallies. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team defeated Temple Holy Trinity 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 Sept. 14 for its first victory in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (1-3) now turn their attention to hosting Waco Reicher at 6 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Marble Falls tennis loses to Mason, prepares for Burnet

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Sophia Trudeau and her teammates are traveling to face Burnet in team tennis matches that will decide which squad is the second seed in the District 19-4A tournament. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School team tennis squad lost to Mason 18-1 Sept. 12 in a non-district matchup. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs now focus their attention on a road trip to Burnet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The two squads are playing for the second seed in District 19-4A tournament that starts…

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Veterans Memorial football outlasts Canyon Lake Hawks

The Canyon Lake Hawks jumped out to a 13-0 lead early in the first quarter, but the fast-paced Veterans Memorial Patriots ended the game with a 50-43 win on Friday, Sept. 15, at Rutledge Stadium in San Antonio. Turnovers highlighted much of the first quarter with three fumbles and two interceptions, most of them going in favor of the Hawks. However, Canyon Lake (1-3 overall, 0-0 District 13-4A Division 1) didn’t need a turnover to get on the scoreboard first. The Hawks took five plays to score the initial touchdown.…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

An important week is upon us – week five of the Texas High School football season, and teams are starting to reveal plenty about themselves. Let’s dive in and examine what we’ve learned. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

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Marble Falls football pushes Kerrville Tivy to finish drives

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Kerrville Tivy 34-0 Sept. 15. The Mustangs (0-4, District 13-4 Division I) will welcome Fredericksburg (0-4, District 14-4 Division I) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, to Mustang Stadium. Though the Antlers (4-0, District 13-5A Division II) were undefeated going into the contest, Tivy and Marble Falls played to a 0-0 tie in the first quarter. In fact, Tivy didn’t score until 6 minutes and 23 seconds remained in the first half. The Antlers recovered a Marble Falls fumble on their…

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