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Marble Falls football coaches want team to ‘go fast’

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls quarterback Noah Luckie finds halfback Jaime Castillo on a short pass during practice Aug. 11. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After two weeks of preparation, the Marble Falls High School football team hits the road Friday, Aug. 11, eager to match up against players not wearing purple and gold. The Mustangs will go to Leander Glenn High School, 1320 Collaborative Way in Leander, for scrimmages. The junior varsity takes the field at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity at 7 p.m. Head coach Brian Herman said he…

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Faith Academy football travels to familiar foe for first scrimmage

August 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flamesareredhot, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy head coach John Hallam demonstrates the proper way to block for his Flames. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will participate in its first scrimmage of the 2023 season when the Flames travel to Austin Veritas at 6 p.m. Friday. Aug. 11. The Flames are one of six teams converging on Defender Field, 13401 Escarpment Blvd. in Austin. Austin St. Stephens and Smoking For Jesus are two other squads playing. Faith head coach John Hallam said he’ll be looking for…

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Faith Academy football looks to continue the program’s standards

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #tappsplayoffs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls senior Zane Lewis and the Flames believe this year’s football team has the elements for another tremendous year. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After two days of doing drill work and a 6-on-6 tournament with Austin Veritas, the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team invited the Celtics to join it for the Texas brunch of champions Aug. 2: breakfast tacos and fruit. The two teams sharing a meal together may have been unusual considering the two programs are at the top of the…

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Marble Falls football players look to mimic playoff success

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior halfback Jaime Castillo and senior lineman Jeremiah Bales display the close bonds the Mustangs have during media day Aug. 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fiero Nothing about the play looked any different from the hundreds, if not thousands, of times the Marble Falls High School football team lined up in its offensive power play. The linemen and running backs showed their discipline by not moving before the ball was snapped. And then controlled chaos ensued. Seniors Jeremiah Bales and Gavin Hernandez exploded toward their defensive counterparts,…

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Faith Academy football welcomes rival Austin Veritas for two days of practices

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #Flamesareredhot, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior quarterback Cross Sanchez looks for an open receiver during the 6-on-6 tournament hosted by the Flames and Austin Veritas. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Football teams are used to having other squads join them for practices during training camps. But it’s usually not on the second day. That was another change to the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team during the first week of training camp this season as Austin Veritas traveled Aug. 1 to work out with the Flames. The two teams practiced together…

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Continuity highlights Burnet football’s training camp

August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #trainingcamp, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Jace Haberer leaps high to make this grab during a defensive drill designed to make the Bulldogs find and react quickly to the ball in an attempt to create turnovers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After taking a short break, the Burnet High School football team spent the second half of its time at Bulldog Field Aug. 1 attacking defensive drills established by defensive coordinator Ben Speer and the staff. Defensive line coach Tim Perkins showed his players which foot to use and where to step, where…

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Marble Falls football looking for more than shooting stars

July 31, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls linemen work on blocking assignments, the proper footwork and hand placement during a drill on the first day of fall training camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The sounds of whistles and yells echoed throughout Mustang Stadium as the Marble Falls High School football team was in the midst of spending two hours on the artificial turf July 31 on the first day of fall training camp. Coaches were with various position groups as the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity spread throughout the 120-yard field. Defensive…

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Increase in numbers has Burnet football excited for 2023

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The sounds of excited Burnet football players echoed throughout Bulldog Field July 25 as youngsters attended camp conducted by the Burnet High School coaching staff and led by head coach Bryan Wood. Approximately 120 students in grades 3-9 attended and got a firsthand look at the new Student Activity Center that had its ribbon cutting July 24. The state-of-the-art facility has lines drawn for every sport, pitching and hitting cages, a first-class weight room and includes a conductor’s stand for the band’s drum majors and teachers. “It’s a great number,”…

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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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Hill Country Elite finish in top 3 at National Qualifier

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#billies, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Elite, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HCElite, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Panthers, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Ethan Sanchez of Burnet makes this catch during the tie against the Midwest Grizzlies in the Hill Country Elite’s opener of the D1 National Qualifier in Muskogee, Okla. July 22. Photo by Desiree Bermudez The Hill Country Elite finished third at the D1 National Qualifier in Muskogee, Okla., July 22-23. The Elite beat the KC Outlaws from Kansas City, Mo., 24-0 , tied the Midwest Grizzlies of Kansas 7-7, and lost 13-8 to the Wichita Sharks, a team from Kansas consisting of 13 year olds. “It was awesome,” head…