#Flames Archives - Page 7 of 17

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPION: The Burnet High School football program’s subvarsity players run on the field at Bastrop Memorial Stadium behind the 2023 varsity. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The 2023 high school football season is officially over for the region now that the Burnet Bulldogs lost in the second round of the playoffs. But a loss on the scoreboard doesn’t take away the greatness of a squad that performed at the high level I thought they could. Let’s examine why. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel…

Basketball Featured High School

Faith Academy boys basketball embraces pressure of success

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team begins the 2023-24 against Boerne Geneva at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. `4 at The Fire Pit on the Faith campus. The Flames have been practicing after school since Oct. 17 with everyone except senior Cross Sanchez, who was finishing his commitment to the football team. “He’ll fit right in the lineup,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “That’s why we did our fall league (at Austin St. Michael’s Academy) and look forward to more success.” Part of that success is winning the…

Basketball Featured Football High School High School

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs, including Sammy Jones (72), Casyn Taylor (54), Jace Haberer (2), Andrew Milum (25), and Khris Kassner (20) sing the school song after beating Somerset for a bi-district championship Nov. 9. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Today’s word is endings. Because that’s what the region experienced thanks to two unexpected conclusions. But we won’t start there. Let’s begin with the one team that’s still playing and continues to perform beautifully. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad…

Featured Football High School

Faith Academy football has best game of year in finale

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Cross Sanchez ends his time playing Faith football the way most dream by scoring eight touchdowns. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team ended its season with a 72-26 win against Austin Veritas Nov. 3, an important achievement for the Flames, defensive coordinator Jay Silvers said. “We wanted the seniors to end on a great note, to do right by them,” he said. “And we wanted to give the younger PLAYERS opportunities and reps.” No Flame had a better night than…

Basketball Football High School High School Running Volleyball

Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 5, 2023November 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #uilplayoffs, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls fifth-grader Reese Butler is on his way to the end zone during the Mustangs’ 22-0 win against Boerne in the fifth-grade championship of the Hill Country Youth Football league Nov 4. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Texas High School football playoffs are starting this week and only one Highland Lakes team is advancing. To say that is unfortunate is an understatement. So let’s take a closer look. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please…

Basketball Featured High School

Faith Academy girls hoops to lean on experience, leadership

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team tips off the 2023-24 season against Leander Founders Classical at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at The Fire Pit on the Faith campus. And no one is more pumped about this season than head coach Kat Canada. “I have the perfect 10,” she said. “I have 10 girls. I’m excited about this group.” Th squad includes seniors Ella Cozby, Elleson Lehmberg, Audri Poage, Claire Poage, Alayna Steele, and Morgan Weems, sophomore Natalie Weems and freshmen Lily Koziel, Sidney Solomon and Kinley…

Featured Football High School

Faith Academy, Round Rock Christian battle for football playoff berth

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Adam Merlick (14) and Andrew Houy are two reasons why the Flames have a shot at a playoff berth. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is going to play at Round Rock Christian at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in what may be its most important game of the season. Both teams enter this contest looking for a victory and the important head-to-head win to put themselves in the driver’s seat for finishing second in the Division II, District 3…

Featured Football High School

Faith Academy football learns plenty on road trip to Weatherford

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy defensive coordinator Jay Silvers points out the Flames never quit while competing against Weatherford Christian. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Weatherford Christian 58-12 in a game that ended after two quarters Oct. 20. The Flames (3-5, 1-1 Division II, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) now turn their attention to a road game at Round Rock Christian Academy for what may be the second playoff berth from the district. Kickoff is at…

Featured Football High School

Despite ending, Faith Academy volleyball shows plenty of positives

October 19, 2023October 23, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls head coach Erin Sawyer and the Lady Flames were one win away from forcing a play-in match for the final playoff berth. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak 17-25, 23-25, 23-25 Oct. 17 to end its season. Despite the ending, head coach Erin Sawyer noted the many positives from the season, including playing in and winning more matches, having more students playing the sport, and the Lady Flames putting themselves in position…

Featured Volleyball

Faith Academy volleyball wins to set up big match in finale

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy seniors Brooke Farmer (10) and Kaytlyn Wood help set a tone for their team, according to head coach Erin Sawyer, and have the Lady Flames on the brink of forcing a play-in game. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Reicher 25-14, 25-12, 25-13 Oct. 12 to set up a showdown for the fourth playoff berth out of District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (4-7) welcome Waco Live Oak at 6…