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Faith Academy to face defending state champ Oglesby

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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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Marble Falls volleyball outlasts Taylor

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Lady Mustangs gather in a huddle after winning a crucial point against Taylor. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Taylor in five sets Oct. 1 in District 24-4A play. “I thought we played really well,” Marble Falls head coach Christopher Pace said. “I thought we got into a little bit of a rut. The thing I love the most about five-set matches is the pressure — it tells you a lot. Taylor is a program that got eliminated in the playoffs…

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Marble Falls volleyball beats Lampasas for district win

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Brighton Bernard steps back to serve. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School volleyball team defeated Lampasas 25-20, 25-18, 25-18 Sept. 27 for its first win in District 24-4A play this season. “It was a great road win,” head coach Christopher Pace said. “(Winning) 3-0 is always good, especially after the three games we had (against Salado Sept. 24).” Like the Lady Mustangs (17-13, 1-3), the Lady Badgers (11-22, 0-5) were seeking their first district win, too. But Marble Falls took the…

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Faith Academy football loses to Gloria Deo

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Andrew Houy put up solid numbers during the loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Bulverde Gloria Deo 80-50 Sept. 27. “They are a very tough team,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They are mentally prepared.” Senior Nolan Chandler and junior Kai Wallace led the way for the Lions (3-1). “They were going to run the ball with (those two),” Silvers said. “They were tough to bring down and keep them contained. There…

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Marble Falls football loses to La Vernia

September 28, 2024September 30, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior receiver Jett Marcum leaps in celebration with senior tight end Noah Lyon after Marcum catches a touchdown pass while junior receiver Kaden Langbein hurries to congratulate Marcum. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to La Vernia 34-14 Sept. 27. The Mustangs (2-3) begin preparations for a road game at Devine at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. “We gave La Vernia a chance to be the better team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “We didn’t take opportunities when…

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Marble Falls football hosts high-powered LaVernia

September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Pursuing the ball as a herd is a staple of the Marble Falls defense that includes senior defensive back Noah Luckie. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes La Vernia at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to Mustang Stadium. “They’re a good team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “They’re pretty balanced on defense and offense. They do a good job of moving in and out of the spread.” The Bears’ (3-1) only loss is to Cuero 35-28 in week two with wins against…

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Faith Academy football ready for Gloria Deo

September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaiith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSfootball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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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Marble Falls volleyball loses to Salado

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Salado 11-25, 15-25, 21-25 Sept. 24 in District 24-4A play. Head coach Christopher Pace believes the Lady Mustangs who competed in the third set is who the team really is. The Lady Mustangs (16-13, 0-3) didn’t let the deficit get more than a couple of points and had leads over the Lady Eagles (27-6, 4-0), who had to call a timeout to regroup. “I am genuinely proud of the team for playing the way they did,” he said. “When we lost…

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Leo Manzano returns to Marble Falls cross country meet

September 24, 2024September 26, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hookem, #LeotheLion, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #running, #TeamUSA, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

GRAPHIC BY BRENDA GONZALEZ/MARBLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL The Marble Falls High School cross country program hosts the annual Leonel Manzano and Rick Edwards Memorial Invitational Saturday, Sept. 28. The first race is at 7:30 a.m. and Manzano himself will be there to cheer on the runners and meet fans for autographs, photos and to give attendees an up-close look at the Leo the Lion gear. “I’ve had the apparel line for awhile,” he said. “I wanted to really start going full throttle on it. A lot of times, there’s not…

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Marble Falls team tennis beats Lago Vista

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #netters, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILtennis0 comment

The Marble Falls High School team tennis team defeated Lago Vista 16-3 Sept. 19 in District 25-4A play. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs won all the boys and girls doubles matches, six in all, and lost only one boys singles, one girls singles and the mixed doubles match. “Lago Vista lost a lot of boys,” Marble Falls head coach Samuel Whitley said. “They have one young man (Colten Lane), who’s really good. He and Cooper (Womack) had a great singles match.” Womack prevailed in two sets, though the final set…