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Faith Academy football prepares for Temple Holy Trinity

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Cross Sanchez stretches to recover this onside kick against Round Rock Christian during the Flames’ loss to the Crusaders. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will travel to Temple Holy Trinity at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, to compete in its final game of the season. That’s because the Flames lost to Round Rock Christian 30-22 Oct. 27. The outcome means Faith is third in the Division II, District 3 standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, one…

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Faith Academy athletics remains in TAPPS Class 3A

CAPTION: The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools announce new districts for Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletics. Gone is Round Rock Christian, which beat the Faith football team 30-26 Oct. 27. The Flames played tough as illustrated by Karter Van Gundy (5) and Beau Steele. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools recently announced the new extracurricular activity districts for its members, which includes Faith Academy of Marble Falls. The Flames will remain in Class 3A based on enrollment numbers for the total…

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Faith Academy, Round Rock Christian battle for football playoff berth

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…

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Faith Academy football learns plenty on road trip to Weatherford

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…

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Despite ending, Faith Academy volleyball shows plenty of positives

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…

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Faith Academy volleyball wins to set up big match in finale

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…

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Faith Academy football beats Round Rock Concordia

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Ian Smiles picks up the fumble as teammate Karter Van Gundy gets ready to assist during win against Round Rock Concordia. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team defeated Round Rock Concordia 47-38 Oct. 13 in Division II, District 3 play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. “It was (an) essential (victory),” Flames head coach John Hallam said of the win. ” (We had to have it) for us to finish first or second and to put ourselves in…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Marcus Pimentel runs the football up the middle in helping the Bulldogs earn 279 rushing yards during the Battle for Burnet County. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The end is near, and the football playoff picture is starting to get more in focus. Let’s review what happened last week. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

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Faith Academy volleyball has another dominating home win

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Kaytlyn Wood delivers a point with one of her accurate spikes in helping the Lady Flames win in three sets. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team crushed Temple Holy Trinity 25-11, 25-14, 25-12 Oct. 10. The win keeps the Lady Flames (3-7) one match behind Waco Live Oak for fourth in the District 3-3A standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two teams meet at The Fire Pit at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. Against…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

Photo by Daniel Clifton Oct. 6 was a tough night for Highland Lakes football teams, which finished the evening 0-4. And worse, each team was playing in a district ball game. But not all is lost because for three of those teams, it was the district opener. And the other team simply slipped into a tie for second place in its district. So let’s take a look at each game. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like,…

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