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Marble Falls ISD bond addresses weather impact

April 17, 2025April 21, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

EDITOR’S NOTE: A $172.2 million bond package will be presented to Marble Falls Independent School District voters that has four propositions. One is the construction of an indoor practice facility. Early voting begins April 22-29. Texans have a saying when it comes to weather. “If you don’t like it, wait a minute.” But in the outdoor sports world, weather decides if the game will be played, moved or cancelled. Most governing bodies of extracurricular events have a policy for games that states how quickly a district contest must be made…

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Faith Academy basketball players named all-state

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TABC, #TABChoops, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy rising junior guard Will Slyker (left) and rising senior center Judah Phillips are on the All-State Team of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroFaith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball players Judah Phillips and Will Slyker were named to the All-State Team of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. The two are on the Mid-Size Private School list that has a total of 20 recipients. Head coach Zakk Revelle, who nominated the duo, announced their selection. When it comes to Faith basketball,…

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Marble Falls ISD students say why items in bond package are beneficial

March 31, 2025April 3, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

A kickoff party hosted by those in support of the bond package the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees approved to present to voters was conducted March 30 at the Fresh Air and Food Park in Cottonwood Shores. The bond package will be on the May 3 ballot. Among the speakers were several students who told attendees why the district wide improvements the bond is addressing are important for campus life. Taking the lead was senior middle-distance runner Tyler Hamblin, who has competed at the highest level of…

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Faith Academy boys basketball takes its game to Puerto Rico

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #PuertoRico, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Faith Academy boys basketball team has a reputation of playing the sport at a high level among the voters of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. It has won sixth consecutive district titles as a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Now the Flames have taken their game to Puerto Rico, using basketball to help fulfill Jesus Christ’s Great Commission of making disciples of all men. The Flames teamed up with Athletes In Action and spent their spring break in the Carribbean. They were there…

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Faith Academy boys hoops loses to Alpha Omega

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: All-state sophomore guard Will Slyker (12) continues churning out eye-popping stats that catches the eyes of voters across the state. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Huntsville Alpha Omega 68-51 Feb. 21 in a regional final of the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames’ season ends with another 20-win season and their sixth district championship in eight years under the direction of head coach Zakk Revelle. “We didn’t play our best offensive game,”…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses to Live Oak

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior post Hadley Shipley led the Flames in scoring thanks to her quickness and persistence in finding the ball and making plays. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 58-48 Feb. 22 in a regional final the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools to end its season. “The girls played an unbelievable game,” head coach Harvey Vaughn said. “It was a good game all the way till the end.” The Lady Flames…

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Faith Academy girls basketball advances to regional final

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Natalie Weems played her most complete game of the season in leading the Lady Flames to the next round of the playoffs. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team crushed Huntsville Alpha Omega Academy 57-37 Feb. 18 in the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Next up is a rematch against District 4-3A foe Waco Live Oak at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Round Rock Christian. As for the win against Alpha Omega…

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Faith Academy boys basketball eliminates Conroe Covenant

February 19, 2025February 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPShoops, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Jase Marshall contributed some big buckets to help the Flames advance in the playoffs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team scorched Conroe Covenant Christian School 70-21 Feb. 18 to begin the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Faith meets Huntsville Alpha Omega Academy at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Waco Vanguard in the regional final. To say the Flames played fast is an understatement. Many times throughout the first half, a…

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Marble Falls boys basketball ready for the playoffs

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops, #uilplayoffs0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior forward Reed Lewis and the Mustangs return to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team will play Waco La Vega at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Copperas Cove High School for a bi-district championship in the Class 4A Division I playoffs. The Mustangs (16-13, 6-6 District 24-4A fourth place) are bracing to face the two-time District 23-4A champion that is ranked No. 19 in the Class 4A poll of the Texas Association of…

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Marble Falls girls soccer loses to Davenport

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #pitch, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer, #wolves0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Jill Cole’s speed and tenacity makes her difficult to defend, which explains why she scored against San Antonio Davenport. Photo by Ernesto Rivera The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to San Antonio Davenport 6-1 Feb. 14 in District 26-4A play. “We knew Davenport was going to be strong,” Lady Mustangs head coach Marisa Miller said. “They were close against Wimberley. I don’t think we were ready to play.” The Lady Wolves raced to a 5-0 lead in the first half. Freshman Jill Cole scored…