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Faith Academy volleyball’s culture leads to productive week

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Senior Jillian Martin and the Faith Academy volleyball players have a solid start to two-a-days. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Fire Pit on the Faith Academy of Marble Falls campus was alive with activity thanks to the Lady Flames volleyball program. Head coach Erin Sawyer noted that 24 players committed to play the sport during the 2024 season. “It’s very encouraging,” she said. “It means the girls want to be here or try it out. It’s encouraging that we’re getting more people to the sport who are in…

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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…

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Camp prepares Marble Falls volleyball for season

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

CAPTION: After spending most of the summer playing select volleyball, freshman Brighton Bernard made her way to Max Copeland Gym to improve her skills at the Marble Falls volleyball camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro About 80 attended the Marble Falls High School volleyball camp July 29-31 and impressed new head coach Christopher Pace with their positive attitudes and willingness to improve. “I’m seeing a lot of energy, a lot of hustle,” he said. “They’re having fun. I’m seeing the energy to get better. This is allowing the girls to…

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Marble Falls ISD community is invited to Meet the Mustangs

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Marble Falls High School football program conducted its Midnight Madness practice at Aug. 5. The Mustangs return to the campus for its annual Meet the Mustangs event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Another year of sports kicks off with the annual Meet the Mustangs community event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Marble Falls High School campus. The event allows the community to meet and cheer on the 2024 athletes in football, volleyball, cross country, golf and swimming. The tennis…

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Marble Falls Youth Football’s 6th-graders learning new offense with more on the roster

August 3, 2024August 5, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #youthfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls sixth-grade coach Daniel Cervantez (center) tells Tristan Moseley (front row, left) and Reese Butler how to run block as linebackers Colton Thornberry (back row, left) and Elijah Sanchez and coach Greg Carroll look on. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When the Marble Falls Independent School District hired Keri Timmerman as its athletic director and football head coach in December, school officials knew a change in offensive scheme was coming. And that change would be implemented from the varsity all the way to the seventh grade. But what…

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Marble Falls cross country starts August with timed trials

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #running, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

While most fall sports programs will begin preparations for the 2024 season Aug. 5, the Marble Falls High School cross country program will conduct timed trials. And those trials will begin as the sun is making its ascent to begin a new day. That’s because they’ve had organized workouts for several weeks, new head coach Brenda Gonzalez is looking to see how far her runners have come. “(We’re) trying to figure out who’s going to run what,” said Gonzalez, who is returning to Marble Falls Independent School District after a…

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Faith Academy volleyball turning first day of training camp into team bonding

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Bosley Kuker is expected to help anchor the back row of defensive specialists this season for the Lady Flames. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball program is turning the first day of two-a-days into a team bonding exercise. The players will arrive at 10 a.m. for the first practice Monday, Aug. 5, and not leave until 2:30 p.m. At noon, the players will eat lunch and hit the court from 12:30-2:30 p.m. before ending the day. Head coach Erin Sawyer, who is…

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Faith Academy football ready for training camp

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Andrew Huoy returns as the Faith Academy of Marble Falls quarterback and will operate a multiple offense under the direction of new head coach Jay Silvers. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will begin fall training camp from 7-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-8. Its final practice of the week is from 9 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 9, after the academy hosts its Back to School Blast. Head coach Jay Silvers, who is starting his first season in charge of the program, had one…