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Despite ending, Faith Academy volleyball shows plenty of positives

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls head coach Erin Sawyer and the Lady Flames were one win away from forcing a play-in match for the final playoff berth. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak 17-25, 23-25, 23-25 Oct. 17 to end its season. Despite the ending, head coach Erin Sawyer noted the many positives from the season, including playing in and winning more matches, having more students playing the sport, and the Lady Flames putting themselves in position…

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Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball earns win against Waco Reicher

CAPTION: Faith Academy Lady Flames Hadley Shipley (14), Kaytlyn Wood (7) and Jillian Martin (1) do everything they can to keep the ball in play against Waco Reicher. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Reicher 20-25. 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 Sept. 19 to add another District 3-3A victory of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (2-3) now focus their attention on an important road match at Waco Live Oak Classical at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The…

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Faith Academy volleyball endures tough start to district

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team continues its search for its first District 3-3A victory in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (0-3) faced the top three opponents in the district to begin play. They lost to Temple Central Texas Christian (20-10-3, 3-0) 10-25, 20-25, 16-25 Sept. 12 after falling to Bryan Brazos Christian (25-6, 3-0) 17-25, 18-25, 15-25 Sept. 7 and to defending Class 3A state champion Round Rock Christian (17-8, 2-0) 7-25, 9-25, 17-25 Sept. 5. Faith head coach Erin Sawyer…

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Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball beats San Antonio Lutheran, readies for Round Rock Christian

CAPTION: One benefit of the Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team playing more than 20 matches before the start of District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools is the Lady Flames discovered a set that works for them that includes freshman Ella Chavira (9) as one of the setters. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team defeated San Antonio Lutheran 25-14, 25-10, 25-20 Aug. 31 to end its pre-district schedule. “We stepped up and pulled it together and…

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Faith Academy volleyball is 3rd at own tournament

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Natalie Weems scores a point for the Lady Flames. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team finished third at its own tournament Aug. 20 where the Lady Flames battled more than the opponent in The Fire Pit. The Lady Flames beat Providence and lost to Austin St. Dominic Savio and Founders Classical. The HVAC system went out, forcing tournament officials to use fans they set up in the four corners of the gymnasium. “This is the reason why I play indoor sports,”…

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