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Faith Academy football shows fight in loss to Waco Live Oak

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #falcons, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Carter Fromberg looks for a big gain during the loss to Waco Live Oak. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Waco Live Oak 66-40 Oct. 6 in the Division II, District 3 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools for both teams. Faith (3-3, 0-1) travels to Round Rock Concordia for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 13. Defensive coordinator Jay Silvers served as the interim head coach because head coach John Hallam missed the contest…

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Faith Academy football readies for Waco Live Oak in district opener

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #Flamesareredhot, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Playing tough defense is part of being a Faith Academy Flame. Just ask Adam Merlick. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Waco Live Oak Classical in the Division II, District 3 opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. It’s a battle between two programs that are starting to build a rivalry. Two years ago the Falcons (3-3) beat the Flames for the TAPPS Division II state championship 46-41. Last year, the Flames returned…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive coach Jaime Graham talks to sophomore defensive back C.J. Alexander before the player heads back on the field and record an interception against Fredericksburg. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Another bye week has come and gone for Burnet County football teams. People who know me know how much I dislike byes. Perhaps I’m as addicted to the Friday night lights as the players themselves. After covering sports in different parts of the country, there’s no question that high school football in this state is simply different.…

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Faith Academy volleyball looks to regroup for second round

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Brooke Farmer passes the ball to a setter to get the offense going. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak Classical 25-18, 12-25, 19-25, 17-25 Sept. 21. The Lady Flames (2-4 District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) had won two consecutive matches prior to traveling to Waco. “It’s the best we’ve ever played,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. “It’s probably why we were so bummed. Everyone was playing really hard.…

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Defensive stops allow Faith Academy football to stay within striking distance of Austin Veritas

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Cross Sanchez was the work horse in the ground game against Austin Veritas as he scores two touchdowns during the contest. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Austin Veritas 41-26 Sept. 22. The Flames (2-3, Division 2, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) took a 7-6 lead after their first offensive drive. But three turnovers on the next three possessions limited Faith’s offensive opportunities. Meanwhile, the Flames’ defense stepped up and ensured Faith stayed…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #LadyJackets, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kole Becker (10), Colton Minor (29) and Greg Lemon (21) celebrate another forcing Fredericksburg to turn the ball over on downs on the Mustangs’ one-yard line. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro This week’s word is moxie, whose definition is courageous spirit and determination, perseverance. Moxie was on full display on football fields throughout the region Sept. 22 that caused fans to cheer and reminded them of the greatness of their programs. Let’s take a closer look at what fans saw.

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Against Austin Veritas, Faith Academy football aims to correct miscues

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Karter Van Gundy uses his speed to get away from tacklers and gain positive yards for the Flames. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team hosts Austin Veritas at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Britton Field. The two programs have already faced each other when the Defenders spent two days practicing with the Flames in early August. Since then both teams have posted 2-2 records. Veritas is on a two-game losing streak after setbacks to Fort Worth Covenant Classical 48-0…

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Faith Academy volleyball earns win against Waco Reicher

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSvolleyball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy Lady Flames Hadley Shipley (14), Kaytlyn Wood (7) and Jillian Martin (1) do everything they can to keep the ball in play against Waco Reicher. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Reicher 20-25. 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 Sept. 19 to add another District 3-3A victory of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (2-3) now focus their attention on an important road match at Waco Live Oak Classical at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The…

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Personnel changes help Faith Academy volleyball win first district match

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: A lineup change will move junior Jillian Martin from libero to outside hitter. Head coach Erin Sawyer notes Martin brings added muscle to the front row that will help the Lady Flames end rallies. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team defeated Temple Holy Trinity 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 Sept. 14 for its first victory in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (1-3) now turn their attention to hosting Waco Reicher at 6 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

An important week is upon us – week five of the Texas High School football season, and teams are starting to reveal plenty about themselves. Let’s dive in and examine what we’ve learned. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.