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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

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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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

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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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

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 Austin Royals for first district win

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus sophomore guard Michael Richard and the Eagles earn a big win in their first district contest as members of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Smoking For Jesus boys basketball team beat Austin Royals 90-84 in overtime Jan. 3 to begin district play as members of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. “This opens up our confidence and really shows the type of team we have,” head coach Boo Maxwell said. “We had some early tests we handled…

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Smoking For Jesus boys basketball aims for the same success in a new league

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus senior guard Jonathan Frazier is one of several returners who is looking to add to the program’s success. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Smoking For Jesus Ministry Christian School boys basketball team plans on continuing its success as members of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. The Eagles (5-9) won the state championship of the Texas Christian Athletic League last season and made the move to TAIAO during the spring 2022 that allows members to schedule any opponent they choose. “That’s a step above,”…

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Smoking For Jesus football season ends in state semis

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus football head coach Charles Frazier, Sr. addresses the Eagles after their season ends in a loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy Nov. 25. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Smoking For Jesus football team lost to Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy 34-32 Nov. 25 to end the Eagles’ season one victory short of playing for a state championship of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. The Eagles finish the 2022 season with a 6-6 overall record and 3-0 to be the district champions. Head coach Charles…

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Smoking For Jesus football adds wrinkles for rematch with Bulverde Gloria Deo

The Smoking For Jesus football team will welcome Bulverde Gloria Deo in the playoffs of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Wallace Riddell Park, 710 Northington St. in Burnet. It’s a rematch of a 36-34 Eagles (6-5, 3-0 district champions) victory Oct. 28. Senior Isaac Legier intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown to give the Eagles the lead. On the last play, sophomore Benjamin Frazier tackled the punt returner to ensure the victory. Head coach Charles Frazier, Sr. predicted…

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Smoking For Jesus welcomes Johnson County to start the playoffs

The Smoking For Jesus football team returns to the field after a two-week break to begin the playoffs of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations. The Eagles (5-5, 3-0 district champions) welcome Cleburne Johnson County Sports Association (4-7, 2-5) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to Wallace Riddell Park, 709 Northington St. in Burnet. Head coach Charles Frazier and his staff scouted the Lions during their win against San Antonio FEAST 46-33 Nov. 10. “It was back and forth,” he said. “We don’t overlook any team because on any…

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Smoking For Jesus aims for another district championship

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus senior quarterback Isaac Legier ranks in the top 30 nationally in passing and will be counted on to deliver another championship to the Eagles. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Smoking For Jesus football team is trending in the right direction and is positioning itself for one more district title. But first, the Eagles (4-5, 2-0) must end the regular season the right way by earning a win over Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy Friday, Oct. 28. The game will be played at 7 p.m. at Wallace Riddell…

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Smoking For Jesus Eagles’ motivation for a three-peat shows in their attendance

The end of practice Aug. 4 wasn’t what the Smoking For Jesus Ministry School’s football staff wanted to see. So new offensive coordinator Russ Roberts asked the players to get back in their formations to run one more play. With the intensity kicked up, the Eagles displayed what the coaches wanted: movements where every player knew where to go and who to block, a toss to the running back that hit him in stride and allowed him to quickly read where to go, and a defense that fought through the…

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