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Faith Academy athletics remains in TAPPS Class 3A

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #realignment, #TAPPS, #TAPPSrealignment, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools announce new districts for Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletics. Gone is Round Rock Christian, which beat the Faith football team 30-26 Oct. 27. The Flames played tough as illustrated by Karter Van Gundy (5) and Beau Steele. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools recently announced the new extracurricular activity districts for its members, which includes Faith Academy of Marble Falls. The Flames will remain in Class 3A based on enrollment numbers for the total…

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New weights, racks highlight improvements at Marble Falls ISD weight rooms

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The new glute-hamstring developers at Marble Falls High School that will help make the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs stronger and faster. Courtesy photo The weight rooms at Marble Falls high school and middle school received the second half of what strength-and-conditioning coordinator Richard Scales concluded was needed to ensure athletes in every sport could get stronger and faster. And, most importantly, limit the chances of injury. New squat bars and neck trainers went into the small weight room at the high school. The high school also received new weight…

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Former players raise money for Burnet County resident Jerry Watson scholarship

July 29, 2023July 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #golf, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #JerryWatson, #links, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The kids who played for Jerry Watson — who are all grown up with careers and some with families of their own — gathered to honor a man whose influence continues to impact them today. Sixty golfers converged at Hidden Falls Golf Club July 22 to play in The Inaugural Jerry Watson Meadowlakes Classic, choosing to combine two of Watson’s passions: sports and a deep desire to help children be the best they can be. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund a scholarship in Watson’s memory. Watson,…

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Marble Falls Athletic Booster provides assistance to the Mustangs, Lady Mustangs during standout year

July 8, 2023July 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Middle School weight room is receiving more equipment to help players better prepare for being a high school athlete. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Athletic Booster Club has a pivotal role in providing an invaluable assist to the athletic department at Marble Falls Independent School District. And like many players whose assists are most enjoyed by those who score, booster club leaders appreciate the acknowledgement but don’t work harder in order to get praise. Instead, club president Shannon Roberts noted, the leaders are…

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Coaching at Faith Academy allows baseball coach Ellis to share the game he loves

July 8, 2023July 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Hill Country Renegades, a select baseball organization started by new Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball head coach Rob Ellis (back row, fourth from left), has five teams including this one. The squad includes Cade Osloond (front row, left), Zane Conley, Owen Martin, Wade Butts, Braxton Dicken and JA Whittle; coach Brian Tiemann (back row, left), Kade Landry, Braxton Blair, Ellis, Austin Ellis, Weston Starke, coach Kyle Landry and Crawford Mattox. Courtesy photo New Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball head coach Rob Ellis repeated the question as…

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Faith Academy names Rob Ellis new baseball head coach

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Hill Country Renegades founder and coach Rob Ellis will take the reins of the Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball program for the 2024 season. Courtesy photo Rob Ellis is the new Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball head coach. Athletic director Zakk Revelle recently announced the hire. “He’s a local Marble Falls guy for a long time,” he said. “I had no idea who he was.” Ellis is the founder of Hill Country Renegades select baseball program that has its own facilities. Revelle drove to visit the coach…

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Marble Falls baseball’s Carter, Cochran named all-state

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls shortstop Jake Carter (left) and pitcher and outfielder Cale Cochran are the first Mustangs to be named to an all-state baseball team in more than a decade. Courtesy photos from Marble Falls baseball Marble Falls High School baseball players Jake Carter and Cale Cochran are named Class 4A all-state by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. The two Mustangs recently graduated in May. Cochran, an outfielder and pitcher, was named to the Elite team, while Carter, a shortstop, was named to the third team. Marble Falls…

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Burnet strength and conditioning drawing lots of Bulldogs

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs gather at the end of a recent speed and agility session in the new multi-purpose athletic facility. Courtesy photo Fans won’t find the Burnet Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs lounging near a pool, enjoying water sports or their favorite summer pastimes. Look for them at the Burnet High School weight room and in the new multi-purpose center where they’re getting faster, stronger and more agile in preparation for the 2023-24 school year. The program is drawing an average of more than 90 boys a day in grades…

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Faith Academy athletes using summer to get stronger, faster

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #RedHotFlames, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls coach Cedric Griffin is leading the Flames and Lady Flames through an agility and speed program this summer. File photo Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletes aren’t resting on their laurels. Instead they are working hard this summer in preparation for the 2022-23 sports year. Like other programs across the state, players are making their way to the campus four days a week and are taking advantage of a slew of options to get better, according to athletic director Zakk Revelle. In fact many…

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Marble Falls’ Cochran’s hit leads his THSBCA all-star team to win

June 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior graduate Cale Cochran takes a lead off second base following a two-run single on June 17 during the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game held at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Photos by Andrew Salmi Marble Falls High School 2023 graduate Cale Cochran did his part to honor the purple and white pinstriped Mustang uniform he wore for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Star Game June 17 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Cochran’s team was trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning…