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Faith Academy football sees depth competing in 6 on 6

CAPTION: Grayson Jaynes hauls in the pass and steps backward to score a touchdown. Photos by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team completed several weeks of 6-on-6 touch football. The Flames played each Tuesday in June. Head coach Jay Silvers pointed out the many positives for the teams that participated – Austin Royals and Round Rock Christian. The Flames even played the Lampasas junior varsity in 7 on 7 during one week. “We have some wide receivers who can move, whether it’s laterally or up the…

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Burnet athletes enjoy productive June

CAPTION: Football head coach Ben Speer helps with the proper form in doing a squat during a Bulldogs’ weightlifting session. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department is taking a well-earned week off after spending the month of June getting stronger, faster and more agile. Athletic director Grant Freeman, who is starting his second summer at the helm, commended his student-athletes for not shying away from the work and the challenges their coaches set before them. And, he added, as the year turns to…

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Burnet football receivers to continue to play to program standards

CAPTION: Jaxon Shipley, who coached the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 team the last two months, chats with new Burnet High School receivers coach Aaron Terry during a night of football. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School assistant football coach Aaron Terry is familiar with the standards of being a Bulldogs receiver. After all, one of those former players, Jaxon Shipley, has stood next to Terry, who took over the receivers after being hired in April, during many of the 7-on-7 contests the last two months. If Jordan Shipley, who graduated…

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Marble Falls athletes Forge their way through June

CAPTION: Senior Christian Cervantes doesn’t waste a rep during his weightlifting session. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Independent School District’s athletic department is taking a well-earned week off after spending the month of June playing 7 on 7 and girls basketball summer league on top of hosting Forge ’26, the summer strength-and-conditioning program. “Been really encouraged by the consistency and attendance across all groups,” strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt said. “The kids are having fun in getting after it, and so that’s been encouraging with how they…

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Disciplined, fast are two traits of new Marble Falls football defense

CAPTION: Defensive coordinator Taylor Wolfe has been leading a tackling drill during the skills training after strength and conditioning ends. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro When the Marble Falls Independent School District football program went on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator, head coach Keri Timmerman had a list of qualities, philosophies and other traits he wanted to see in that individual. Top of the list is stopping the run. So when Timmerman offered the position to Taylor Wolfe, who spent the last two years at China Spring High School…

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Faith Academy football sees strength and conditioning gains

CAPTION: Jackson Zarob takes a quick glance to see how much of a lead he has over Zach Houy during a chase drill. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football program is finishing a productive start to the summer. The Flames have been participating in their strength-and-conditioning program for the last several weeks, and head coach Jay Silvers said the gains can be plainly seen. “I would say pretty much everyone has come unless they’re going to camps or a family vacation,” he said. “And…

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Burnet football OC talks starting quarterback traits

CAPTION: Junior quarterback Fisher Powell waits for a receiver to get open as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Tyler Fambrough sees what is happening on the field. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro New Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football offensive coordinator Tyler Fambrough has spent weeks watching the Bulldogs play 7 on 7 on Monday nights since the beginning of May. While standing behind the offensive unit, he has taken mental notes on the unit’s progress with the aim of breaking down plays and concepts later in order to shorten the…

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Burnet CISD’s deep pool of athletes

CAPTION: Sophomore Landry Schubert was comfortable playing anywhere the Lady Dawgs needed her. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Upperclassmen provide plenty to each sport that can’t be substituted. Because of their experience, they know the proper way to attack each drill, they have the knowledge of opponents, and they have been in strength and conditioning to have properly prepared themselves physically for what’s coming.  In addition, by the time they’re upperclassmen, they should have the mental and physical tools to take on the same traits in opponents. Those qualities are what…

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Marble Falls High principal reflects Lone Star Cup finish

CAPTION: Marble Falls High School Principal Patrick Hinson (left), Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gasaway and athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman huddle after a road game during the 2025 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro With Marble Falls High School finishing 28th in the 2025-26 Lone Star Cup, its principal explained the importance of that result. The Lone Star Cup is a University Interscholastic League competition where each member’s extracurricular activities can earn points based off finishes. Those points include academics, fine arts and athletics.…

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Former Marble Falls coach Draper retires

CAPTION: Former Marble Falls offensive line coach Robert Draper (left) with his linemen after the Mustangs crushed Mission Veterans Memorial 35-13 Nov. 19, 2021 for the area round win. The linemen and their coaches gathered after every victory for a group to celebrate. File photo Former Marble Falls High School coach Robert Draper retired. Draper, who was an educator for 34 years, served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach and girls powerlifting head coach from 2020-2023 before becoming the athletic director and football head coach at Florence HIgh…

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