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Faith Academy volleyball looking for consistency

CAPTION: Freshman Ella Claiborne’s jumping ability and willingness to swing away when a ball is set to her is one reason why she was moved to middle blocker. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team is searching for its first win in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (9-12-2, 0-2) lost to Temple Central Texas Christian and Austin San Juan Diego. As a result, head coach Erin Sawyer switch up players. Ella Claiborne went to middle…

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Faith Academy volleyball unveils positives from offseason

CAPTION: Bosley Kuker is catching the attention of opposing coaches, who say the Lady Flame is improving from where she was a year ago. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team showed what it has been doing the last several months during the Marble Falls May League May 6. The Lady Flames, under the guidance of head coach Erin Sawyer, have been getting stronger and quicker thanks to a commitment to participating in an offseason program that challenges them physically. “We’ve been really working…

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Burnet volleyball looks to add another district crown

CAPTION: Senior Zaria Solis (right) watches to time her jump to the set so she can end a rally. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro A mix of teams on the court at The Doghouse Aug. 1 said plenty about the Burnet High School volleyball program. First, a range of talented players were on each side of the net with the ability to play strong defense, serve well and end rallies. Second, the players each showed the enthusiasm head coach Crystal Shipley wants in her program complete with cheering each other…

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Marble Falls volleyball has the pieces for a great 2023

High school gyms across the state of Texas will be unlocked Monday, July 31, so volleyball players can make their way to locker rooms and the court to get ready for the 2023 season. Max Copeland Gym on the Marble Falls High School campus will welcome players at 7:30 a.m., head coach Kait Goertz said, on the heels of finishing the teen camp last week where 40 Lady Mustangs in grades 9-12 attended. “I’m super excited about what I’m seeing,” she said. “The confidence going out and doing what they…

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Marble Falls summer volleyball league accomplishes its goals

CAPTION: Kate Dykes and several of her Lady Mustang teammates use the last two months to improve their volleyball skills all in an effort to be ready for the 2023 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro On the final night of the Marble Falls June League June 28, Marble Falls High School volleyball coach Kait Goertz was found doing what she does most Wednesday nights at Marble Falls Middle School. She split her time between the two gyms where she observed play from the varsity, junior varsity and freshman contests.…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs changes goals, prepares for another march

Every part of The Doghouse and the auxiliary gym at Burnet High School were being utilized in helping the Burnet volleyball staff make evaluations to determine roster spots for the 2022 season. Head coach Crystal Shipley had an obstacle most coaches welcome. Everywhere she looked, she saw talent among the 47 athletes in grades 9-12, a testament to the Lady Dawgs themselves for their dedication to being their best and to their coaches for instilling in them a love of the sport. It also helps that the Lady Dawgs added…

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Former coach inspires Burnet volleyball players to keep adding to program’s history

The Burnet High School volleyball program conducted its annual team camp July 18-21 led by a familiar face known for making history — Thrall High School girls coordinator and head volleyball coach Bethany Grissom. Grissom was the Lady Dawgs head coach a decade ago when Burnet reached the Class 4A Region I tournament, which was the first time in the history of the program to win three playoff matches. That history was matched by the 2022 Burnet squad that reached the Class 4A Region III tournament. Grissom guided Thrall to…

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