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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #jackets, #keepthefaith, #LadyDawgs, #LadyJackets, #LadyMustangs, #ladystandgs, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior forward Cooper Cochran and Mustangs will embark on a big week when they travel to Burnet Tuesday, Jan. 24, and return home to face Jarrell Friday, Jan. 27. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The second round of district play for area girls basketball teams begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, and each Highland Lakes squad is in prime position to qualify for the 2023 postseason in pursuit of more wins and more trophies. Meanwhile, the boys teams have completed the first half of the first round of district…

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Faith Academy boys basketball defeats Bryan Brazos Christian on buzzer beater

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior guard Diego Chavira hit a 3-pointer before the last horn sounded to ensure another Flames victory. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team squeaked out a 59-56 win against Bryan Brazos Christian Jan. 19 when senior guard guard Diego Chavira nailed the 3-pointer right before the horn sounded to end the contest. The victory sets up a showdown for first place in District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools when the Flames travel to face…

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Faith Academy girls basketball holds court in win against Waco Reicher

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

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s McKenzie Ahrlett and the Lady Flames add another important district win before embarking on a three-game road trip. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team beat Waco Reicher 43-24 Jan. 17 to go to 3-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. After leading 17-12 at the half, the Lady Flames blew the game open in the third quarter behind tenacious defense and high-percentage shots in the paint. They began the period on a…

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

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

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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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #YellowJackets0 comment

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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Smoking For Jesus boys basketball falls one basket short of comeback against Savio

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #flyeaglesfly, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #SFJMCS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Smoking For Jesus boys basketball team lost to Austin Savio 57-55 Jan. 10, a day after beating San Antonio Town East Christian 62-51. The Eagles (9-11) trailed by 15 points with 2 minutes and 30 seconds remaining and used their full-court press to create offensive opportunities. With 12 seconds remaining, Savio inbounded the ball that the Eagles stole. The Eagles had two opportunities to score, but the ball rimmed out both times. In the final minutes, senior center Bryson Culver made field goals and foul shots to help pull…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses close contest to Temple Central Texas Christian

January 11, 2023January 12, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #famf, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy post Morgan Weems drives to the basket to score a bucket during the Lady Flames’ loss to Temple Central Texas Christian. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 40-35 Jan. 10 after beating Temple Holy Trinity 64-11 Jan. 6. Head coach Kat Canada couldn’t help but praise her Lady Flames (2-1 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) for their record. “I’m really happy with the way we…

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Faith Academy boys basketball gets another district win

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #LadyStangs, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #SFJMCS, #stingemjackets, #TAIAO, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

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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Smoking For Jesus boys basketball defeats Lometa for first time in four tries

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #SFJMCS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Smoking For Jesus boys basketball beat Lometa 85-67 Jan. 6 for the Eagles’ first win against the Hornets. The Eagles (8-10, 1-0 in district play of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations) took a 19-13 lead after the opening stanza, a 50-27 advantage at the intermission, and a 68-44 lead after three quarters that allowed them to cruise to victory. “This is the first time we beat them in four years,” head coach Boo Maxwell said. “Every time we’ve played them, it’s been a rousing game. It was…