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Final minutes decide outcome for Faith Academy, Lampasas boys basketball

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Lampasas 59-50 Dec. 17. “Kudos to them for making adjustments at halftime,” Faith head coach Zakk Revelle said. “You could argue our adjustments were too little too late.” The Flames led 24-16 at the half, but the Badgers dropped in 43 points in the second half. Lampasas leaned on junior center Beau Patterson, who stands 6 feet and 10 inches and weighs 255 pounds, and outside shooting. Revelle said the battle between Patterson and Faith Academy junior center Judah…

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Faith Academy girls basketball hosts tourney

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore post Megan Burrows and the Lady Flames will host their tournament this weekend. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team hosts its own tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. The Lady Flames will meet Fredericksburg Heritage at 3 p.m. and Austin Waldorf at 5:30 p.m. both on Friday and Bulverde Gloria Deo at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Faith head coach Harvey Vaughn believes the tournament is coming at the right time. “I think it’ll be helpful,” he said. “What’s more helpful…

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Faith Academy boys basketball keeps adding wins

CAPTION: Jase Marshall is showing why he leads the Faith offensive and defensive plays. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team earned a 3-1 record at the Lorena Tournament Dec. 5-7. The Flames were set to play for the consolation championship, but the matchups meant facing Waco Live Oak, a District 4-3A opponent. Both programs at Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools members. Meanwhile, two University Interscholastic League members had a similar dilemma. So tournament officials “switched the schedule,” Faith head coach Zakk Revell…

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Faith Academy football announces all-district

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Andrew Houy (1) is the Most Valuable Player in Division II, District 4. Photo by Stennis Shotts After winning the Division II, District 4 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, several Faith Academy of Marble Falls football players were singled out for all-district selections. Head coach Jay Silvers made the announcement. Junior Andrew Houy was named the district’s Most Valuable Player “He’s a workhorse,” the coach said. “He’ll do anything to make the team better. He’s a great leader by example. He’s always…

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Faith Academy boys basketball earns solid win after last-second loss

CAPTION: A stronger, more confident Judah Phillips is seeking contact while his making his way to the basket. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team enjoyed a bounce-back win against Austin Hill Country 66-52 Nov. 26 after losing at Austin Hyde Park 59-57 Nov. 22. “I felt like it was sign of a good team,” head coach Zakk Revelle said of the win. “Hill Country is currently ranked No. 9 in the (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) 4A (poll).” Junior center Judah Phillips did…

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Faith Academy boys hoops beats Lago Vista

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior center Judah Phillips scores 2 of his 11 points during the win against Lago Vista Nov. 19. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated 62-50 Nov. 19 in the latest battle against a University Interscholastic League member. The Flames (4-3) were down 15-9 in the final seconds of the first quarter when sophomore guard Will Slyker went coast to coast for a lay-up then hit a 3-pointer at the horn to trim the deficit to 15-14. Slyker and junior…

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Faith Academy football loses to Lucas Academy to end season

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Andrew Houy stops on a dime to try to reverse his field. Photo by Stennis ShottsThe Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Lucas Academy 54-42 Nov. 15 to end its season. The Flames (5-6, 3-0) are the Division II, District 4 champions. “It was an amazing season,” said Faith head coach Jay Silvers, who finished his first season at the helm. “We knew our non-district schedule was going to be tough. Those teams were established programs. Playing those guys helped our boys grow by…

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Faith Academy football ready to start the playoffs

CAPTION: Playing stingy defense is what Faith sophomore Price Rosamond (26), senior Carter Fromberg (12) and junior Beau Steele (18) do. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Lucas Christian Academy in the opening round Division II six-man playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Britton Field on the Faith Academy campus. “It’s exciting,” Faith head coach Jay Silvers said. “We really worked to get into the playoffs.” The Warriors (5-3, 2-2)…

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Faith Academy girls basketball begins season

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore guard Lilly Koziel played well during the loss to New Braunfels Christian. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to New Braunfels Christian 28-20 Nov. 8 in the season opener. The Lady Flames (0-1) welcome Providence Prep at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Against the Wildcats, Faith trailed 6-4 after the first quarter, 12-10 at the half and 18-15 headed into the final stanza. “It was good for our young girls to get in there and play,” new head…

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Faith Academy volleyball is regional champs

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Temple Central Texas Christian 3-1 Nov. 9 in a regional final of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. That means the Lady Flames (18-18-2, 7-5 third in District 4-3A), who hadn’t won a playoff game in school history until this season, will play at the Class 3A state tournament. They will face Spring Providence Classical School at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Waco Robinson High School in a state semifinal. “I am so proud of these girls,” head…

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