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Faith Academy football turns attention to San Marcos Academy

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes San Marcos Academy at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, to Britton Field in the Division II, District 4 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (2-6) are coming off a bye last week, while the Bears (2-5) are on a two-game losing streak. They lost to Waco Valor 73-47 last week. San Marcos Academy is led by a quartet of underclassmen. Freshman quarterback Major Howard has completed 59 of 100 passes for 791 yards, 14 touchdowns…

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Faith Academy girls cross country wins district title

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls cross country runners Mcklayne Apel (standing, left), Eden Thames, Zoe Rhoads, Abby Kosoglow, Jasmine Young and Zoey Wider with Faith head coach Steven McCannon (kneeling, left) and Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls cross country team hoisted the District 3-3A championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Oct. 19. The Faith Academy program hosted the meet at its own course. The Lady Flames were led by junior Zoe Rhoads, who finished the two-mile…

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Faith football uses bye week to improve fundamentals, add tweaks

CAPTION: Training Flames to learn multiple positions like sophomore Wade Dillard is a priority. Photo by Stennis ShottsThough the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is on a bye this week, the Flames aren’t taking a vacation from the field. In fact, the Flames (2-5) are preparing for the final three games of the season that are their most important – all in District 4, Division II of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Faith’s only district home game is against San Marcos Academy at 7 p.m.…

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Final possession leads to Faith football’s outcome

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Karter Van Gundy (5) was a big part of why the Flames had a chance to beat a top 5 team. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Cherokee 99-93 Oct. 11 in the Flames’ final pre-district contest. Faith (2-5) takes a bye week Oct. 18 before starting play in District 4, Division II of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “We definitely had our chances to win that one,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “We…

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Faith Academy football looks to bounce back against Cherokee

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Cherokee to Britton Field for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 11. The Indians (4-1) are entering this contest after suffering their first loss of the season. It came against Benjamin 106-88. They beat Sidney 60-14, shut out Round Rock Christian 46-0 and Highland 49-0, and crushed Leakey 51-6. Cherokee is led by junior quarterback Joel Valdez. “They have a good team,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “They’re well coached, and they are a good group of kids.” The Flames (2-4)…

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Faith Academy to face defending state champ Oglesby

CAPTION: Freshman Landon Silvers is a big contributor to the Flames football team. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Oglesby at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to Britton Field. The Tigers (3-2 ) were the runners-up in the 2023 Class 1A Division 2 state championship of the University Interscholastic League. That team featured seven seniors who graduated earlier this year. “They’re one of the big programs in the UIL,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They have some size and they have speed. They’ll…

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Faith Academy football ready for Gloria Deo

CAPTION: Getting the passing game going is a big priority for Wade Dillard and the Flames offense. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will welcome Bulverde Gloria Deo at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to Britton Field. The contest is part of the academy’s homecoming festivities. “They’re a solid team,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “We’re going to have to be on our toes and know who we’re blocking.” The Lions (2-1) lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 44-29 last week after beating San Antonio…

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Faith Academy earns first road win

CAPTION: Senior Carter Fromberg leads the Flames to their first road victory in 2024 thanks to his running game that paved the way. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scorched Barksdale Nueces Canyon 68-19 Sept. 20. The contest was called in the fourth quarter after the Flames (2-2) enacted the mercy rule for their first road win of the season. Head coach Jay Silvers said what paved the offensive way was how the Flames got their ground attack going. “Our running game broke wide…

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Faith Academy football is taking another road trip

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is back on the road trying to even its record. The Flames (1-2) are traveling to face Barksdale Nueces Canyon for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 20, in search of their first road win of the season. The Panthers (0-3) are searching for their first win. They’ve lost to Baird 46-0, Highland 62-14 and Richland Springs 57-0. Still, head coach Jay Silvers and the Flames believe Nueces Canyon is planning to give its best effort. Offensively, the Panthers rely on their…

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Faith Academy loses to Fredericksburg Heritage

CAPTION: Junior Andrew Houy caught the Faith Academy Flames’ only touchdown pass against Fredericksburg Heritage. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 52-14 Sept. 13 in the Battle for the Rock. The Flames (1-2) now prepare for Nueces Canyon at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Britton Field on the Faith Academy campus. The contest against Heritage played out for four quarters. “(The Eagles) did a really good job controlling the clock and executing their offense and defense,” Faith head coach Jay…

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