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Faith Academy football shines in scrimmage against Valor

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls defenders Sawyer Jones (left), Graham McGraw, Karter Van Gundy and Joey Riccio stop the Austin Valor runner short of a first down. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scored at will during its only scrimmage against Austin Valor Aug. 23 before lightning forced the teams to get off the field. The Flames ran four plays then scored. That set off a chain reaction of scoring multiple touchdowns in a row. Meanwhile, the Faith defense brought the hitting…

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Marble Falls football ends training camp with scrimmage against Gatesville

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior defensive back Kaden Langbein outleaps this Hornet for the interception during the controlled portion of the scrimmage against Gatesville Aug. 22. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team welcomed Gatesville Aug. 22 in the final scrimmage of the 2024 pre-season campaign. Next up is the season opener against Austin Crockett at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Mustang Stadium. The Hornets scored two touchdowns in the controlled portion of the scrimmage and two more in the live portion. “Gatesville is a…

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Faith Academy football takes the field for only scrimmage

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Quarterback Madden Kinnee tosses the ball to running back Graham McGraw as defender Landon Silvers pursues. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Fans of the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team can get their first look at the 2024 team went the Flames welcome Austin Valor to a scrimmage at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The event is at Britton Field on the Faith campus. The scrimmage will have a controlled portion, which means each offense is guaranteed a double-digit number of plays in a row, no matter the…

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Marble Falls football performs well in 1st scrimmage

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LagoVista, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #UIL, #UILfootball, #vikings0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior receiver Parker Phillips runs for a first down during the scrimmage against Lago Vista Aug. 15. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Fans got their first look at the Marble Falls High School football team during a scrimmage against Lago Vista Aug. 15. What they saw was a group of athletes who continue to play hard and give their best effort as they learn a new offense and get used to having multiple options on the field. After the controlled portion of the scrimmage concluded, where the…

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Faith Academy football goes through playbooks in full pads

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy quarterback Madden Kinnee tries to make the pass through the outstretched arms of Adam Merlick. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team continued practicing in full pads Aug. 12 by running through the offensive and defensive playbooks. Head coach and offensive coordinator Jay Silvers huddled with his unit, while defensive coordinator Garrett Cole corrected his players in between plays. Once the offense lined up, Cole asked for extra time to teach the Flames how to read the offense and know what…

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Marble Falls volleyball ready for home opener after scrimmages

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team begins the 2024 season by welcoming Austin Northeast Monday, Aug. 13. The subvarsities play at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity follows. These Lady Mustangs make their debut under the direction of new head coach Christopher Pace, who has been working with the players since July 8 during Marble Falls Forge ’24, the department’s summer strength and conditioning program. Once that finished, they went into the gym for 45 minutes of sport-specific skills work. Last week was the first time Pace has had longer…

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Marble Falls football finishes first week in full pads

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Junior running back Jonathan Hernandez looks for running room during practice Aug. 9. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team’s fifth practice Aug. 9 was in full pads though no tackling was allowed by University Interscholastic League rule. Still, it’s difficult not to be excited to see the Mustangs run to their spots, go full speed on each play, and remain in complete control by not tackling. For head coach Keri Timmerman, the practice was the culmination of a week of solid work that…

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Marble Falls football continues high-energy practices after Midnight Madness

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls running back Gabriel Larranaga stays while protecting the ball as he goes under a hurdle during the Midnight Madness practice Aug. 5. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After a midnight practice Aug. 5, the Marble Falls High School football players and coaches were back at it at sunrise Aug. 6 for the second day of training camp. Head coach Keri Timmerman, who is in his first season with the Mustangs, noted that 140 players in grades 9-12 are in the program. He compared where the program is…

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New coaches bring fresh insights to Faith Academy football

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy football players Karter Van Gundy and Wade Dillard block while the offense is working against the defense during practice Aug. 6. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football players hustled from one drill to the next Aug. 6 on their second day of training camp under the direction of new head coach Jay Silvers. Silvers was with junior high coach Russell Roberts, the school’s former head coach about a decade ago, as they worked on a defensive line drill with half of…

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Marble Falls ISD announces game night changes at Mustang Stadium

Photo courtesy of Marble Falls Independent School District The Marble Falls Independent School District released new policies Aug. 7 for home games at Mustang Stadium during the 2024 season. Megan Hamilton, the district’s communication specialist, noted a specific reason for the changes. “MFISD is always looking to advance safety and security as well as the fan experience,” she said. “These updates support that goal. Being in a safe and celebratory environment is the best way to enjoy a game.” She noted that organizations that participate in game day activities “will…