August 5, 2026 - Texas Chalk Talk

New plays highlight Faith Academy football’s first practice

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CAPTION: Faith Academy football head coach Jay Silvers and the Flames return to Britton Field for the start of training camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team began preparations for the 2026 season during the first day of training camp Aug. 3. “I felt like it went really well,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “We were actually talking about that earlier with the other coaches, and they came out with really good energy. The returning varsity members did a great job getting everybody…

Burnet football beats the heat, continues spirited practices

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CAPTION: Junior quarterback Cooper Evans prepares to hand the ball to sophomore Ethan Sanchez as the Bulldogs work on blocking. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football program made great use of its two facilities to ensure productive practices while keeping players and coaches safe from the Texas heat. The Bulldogs began each practice at Bulldog Stadium Aug. 3-4 where they stayed for no more than about 75 minutes, took a 30-minute break, then finished inside the Student Activity Center. The varsity went to offensive drills, while…