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Faith Academy boys basketball beats Waco Reicher to remain undefeated in district

CAPTION: Faith Academy forward Elijah Blackington scores a bucket for the Flames in helping the team stay unbeaten in district play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Waco Reicher 63-45 Jan. 17 to improve to 13-7 on the season and 4-0 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “I was pleased with our effort,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “The energy was really good. They played really well, they played hard.” After falling behind 2-0…

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CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ Audri Poage and the Lady Flames are 2-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro What a difference a week makes. Some teams have posted surprising wins, others have earned decisive victories and still others are showing their program’s heart and fight and making people proud. That’s why we love sports. It unifies people in ways that other activities may not. The girls have played three district basketball games, while the boys began…

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Faith Academy boys basketball gets another district win

CAPTION: Lopsided wins start with playing tough defense as the Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames illustrate. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat Temple Holy Trinity 73-29 Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Leading the way was senior power forward Brock Davis, who scored 40 points. “It was a career night and school record for Brock,” head coach Zakk Reveille said. “We executed the game plan and played good…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Tea Rodriguez shoots as two Burnet Lady Dawgs defend, while Burnet junior MaeSyn Gay blocks out Marble Falls junior center Lexie Edwards. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The basketball season has turned to district play right around the time soccer season is about to heat up. And very shortly, spring sports will officially begin after-school practices. As always the spring semester will be busier than the fall with more sports happening, and that means a greater opportunity for incredible memories and historical moments. Since there’s…

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Faith Academy boys basketball makes quick work of Round Rock Christian for first district win

CAPTION: Playing shutdown defense takes a team effort as illustrated by Faith Academy’s Elijah Blackington (left), Asher Apel and Brock Davis during the Flames’ win against Round Rock Christian Jan. 3. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team beat Round Rock Christian 70-29 Jan. 3 in the first game of District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “It sends a message to the rest of the district that Faith Academy is here, and we’re not going anywhere,” head…

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Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball fights through illness at holiday tourney

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior power forward Brock Davis is one reason why the Flames have a shot at doing more than making history, according to hed coach Zakk Revelle. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team posted a 3-1 record at the Irion County tournament Dec. 28-30 though the Flames might have had a better showing had illness not set in. The tournament guaranteed five games with a possible sixth. Faith (9-7) beat Ballinger 54-28 and Hamilton 48-47 Dec. 28 and Highland, which…

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Marble Falls Faith Academy boys hoops discovers plenty from playing in own tourney

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior power forward Brock Davis was his usual high-performing self in leading the Flames in points during their tournament. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team finished its tournament Dec. 16-17 with a 1-3 record. After beating Bulverde Bracken 55-34 Dec. 16, the Flames lost to TMI Episcopal 76-42, Austin Veritas 62-32 and San Antonio Home School 62-56. “On day two, we didn’t that well as much as you’d like to,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “We did some good…

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Faith Academy boys start own tourney with win against Bulverde Bracken

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior power forward and center Brock Davis scores two of his 25 points against Bulverde Bracken Dec. 16. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Bulverde Bracken 55-34 Dec. 16 in the first game of the Flames’ tournament. The Flames now prepare to face TMI Episcopal at 6 p.m. Friday and Austin Veritas at noon Saturday, Dec. 17. “It was a typical 9 a.m. game,” Faith head coach Zakk Revelle said. “Both teams didn’t show their best until the…

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Faith Academy boys basketball hosts own tourney Dec. 16-17

CAPTION: Members of the Faith Academy of Marble Falls and Yavneh Academy of Dallas boys basketball teams after playing each other Dec. 10. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team begins play in its own tournament at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, the first of two contests that day. The Flames start pool play against Bulverde Bracken at 9 a.m. and TMI Episcopal at 6 p.m., both on Friday, and return to the court against Austin Veritas at noon on Saturday. Their pool record determines who…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Edna offensive line controls the line of scrimmage against the Llano Yellow Jackets and paves the way for success. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Texas high school football season has ended for the Highland Lakes region, which has me all in my feelings. It’s a difficult time when one sport ends, particularly when it hits me that these teams have seniors who’ve given so much to their programs and left memories that won’t be quickly erased. Saying thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but sports is all…

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