July 16, 2024 - Texas Chalk Talk

Marble Falls runners embracing challenges to prepare for season

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To prepare for the cross country season, the Marble Falls High School program began having organized practices last week. New head coach Brenda Gonzalez was pleased with several traits. Top of the list is the number of runners who came — 15 including three Marble Falls Middle School boys and at least five girls. “I think they started training with them during the school year,” she said of the middle school boys. “I’m excited about the girls, too. Most are young.” This year’s cross country schedule is more challenging. While…

Faith Academy girls basketball completes summer skills training

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Though the high school basketball season doesn’t start until November, the Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team participated in six weeks of work led by new head coach Harvey Vaughn. Fourteen players made their way to The Fire Pit gym on the Faith campus with 11 of those athletes playing high school basketball. “I’m glad we had a bunch of girls come every day,” Vaughn said. “We’re trying to be strategic in keeping the girls engaged on what we’re doing.” The Lady Flames met twice a week for…