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Faith Academy girls basketball hosts tourney

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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 earns solid win after last-second loss

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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 girls basketball begins season

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

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 girls basketball completes summer skills training

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Though the high school basketball season doesn’t start until November, the Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team participated in six weeks of work led by new head coach Harvey Vaughn. Fourteen players made their way to The Fire Pit gym on the Faith campus with 11 of those athletes playing high school basketball. “I’m glad we had a bunch of girls come every day,” Vaughn said. “We’re trying to be strategic in keeping the girls engaged on what we’re doing.” The Lady Flames met twice a week for…

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Several Faith Academy basketball players named all-district

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallfaith, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: In his first season playing for Faith Academy, freshman guard Will Slyker earns the district’s highest honor. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball program celebrated its fifth consecutive district title by having its seven-player rotation named to the All-District 3-3A teams. The Flames are members of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Freshman guard Will Slyker was unanimously named the district’s Most Valuable Player and first team all-district. “Major credit to Will because he worked so hard at everything he does,”…

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Faith Academy boys basketball team beats Round Rock Christian to win outright district title

February 16, 2024May 6, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Flamesareredhot, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The 2023-24 Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team celebrates another district title with the traditional team photo and banner. The Flames are head coach Zakk Revelle (left), assistant coach Rich Coleman, Will Slyker, Seattle Hampton, Collten Kohutek, Judah Phillips, Jase Marshall, Asher Apel, Alan Hausman, Gabe Lopez, Micah Anderson, Cross Sanchez and assistant coach Malcolm Canada. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team scorched Round Rock Christian 75-47 Feb. 13 to win the District 3-3A championship of the Texas Association of Private and…

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Faith Academy boys basketball loses to Waco Live Oak

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy freshman guard Will Slyker makes sure the Flames gave themselves a chance against Waco Live Oak. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 63-59 Feb. 9. That means the Flames (23-10, 9-2) must win at Round Rock Christian at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, to claim the outright District 3-3A title of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools and the right to host the first game of the playoffs. If the Crusaders win, there’s…

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Faith Academy boys basketball stuns Bryan Brazos

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore guard Jase Marshall and the Flames shock Bryan Brazos Christian by getting steals and defensive stops and scoring in the final seconds for the victory. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team defeated Bryan Brazos Christian 55-53 Feb. 6 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Head coach Zakk Revelle said earning a victory in this manner only helps the Flames. “We’re playing meaningful games at the end of the season,” he said. “We…

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Faith Academy boys basketball complete 4-game home stretch with a win

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Cross Sanchez’s veteran leadership is invaluable to the Flames. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team crushed Round Rock Christian 57-40 Jan. 23 in another District 3-3A contest of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (6-0) completed a four-game home stretch with four consecutive victories. “In district games that’s a big deal,” head coach Zakk Revelle said. “Four of our seven district teams are ranked in the top 7 (of the Class 3A TAPPS poll of…

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Faith Academy girls basketball loses 2nd district game

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Elleson Lehmberg and the Lady Flames look for defensive stops in an effort to trim the deficit to Waco Live Oak Jan. 20. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Waco Live Oak 57-44 Jan. 20 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Trailing 49-33 at the end of the third period, head coach Kat Canada gathered her players and challenged them. “Y’all have eight buckets in you,” she recalled saying.…