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Faith Academy football loses to Gloria Deo

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Andrew Houy put up solid numbers during the loss to Bulverde Gloria Deo. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Bulverde Gloria Deo 80-50 Sept. 27. “They are a very tough team,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “They are mentally prepared.” Senior Nolan Chandler and junior Kai Wallace led the way for the Lions (3-1). “They were going to run the ball with (those two),” Silvers said. “They were tough to bring down and keep them contained. There…

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Marble Falls football loses to La Vernia

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior receiver Jett Marcum leaps in celebration with senior tight end Noah Lyon after Marcum catches a touchdown pass while junior receiver Kaden Langbein hurries to congratulate Marcum. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to La Vernia 34-14 Sept. 27. The Mustangs (2-3) begin preparations for a road game at Devine at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. “We gave La Vernia a chance to be the better team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “We didn’t take opportunities when…

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Burnet football takes on Gatesville

The Burnet High School football team will host Gatesville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The Bulldogs (2-2) will play with momentum after earning road wins against Fredericksburg 22-15 last week and against Little River Academy 49-35 Sept. 13. It’s Burnet’s first home game since losing to Lago Vista 23-20 in the season opener Aug. 29. “We’re looking forward to being back here after three weeks on the road,” head coach Ben Speer said. And Speer believes the Hornets will pose another challenge for his Bulldogs. “I think they’re a…

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Marble Falls football hosts high-powered LaVernia

CAPTION: Pursuing the ball as a herd is a staple of the Marble Falls defense that includes senior defensive back Noah Luckie. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes La Vernia at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to Mustang Stadium. “They’re a good team,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “They’re pretty balanced on defense and offense. They do a good job of moving in and out of the spread.” The Bears’ (3-1) only loss is to Cuero 35-28 in week two with wins against…

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Faith Academy football ready for Gloria Deo

CAPTION: Getting the passing game going is a big priority for Wade Dillard and the Flames offense. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will welcome Bulverde Gloria Deo at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to Britton Field. The contest is part of the academy’s homecoming festivities. “They’re a solid team,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “We’re going to have to be on our toes and know who we’re blocking.” The Lions (2-1) lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 44-29 last week after beating San Antonio…

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Faith Academy earns first road win

CAPTION: Senior Carter Fromberg leads the Flames to their first road victory in 2024 thanks to his running game that paved the way. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team scorched Barksdale Nueces Canyon 68-19 Sept. 20. The contest was called in the fourth quarter after the Flames (2-2) enacted the mercy rule for their first road win of the season. Head coach Jay Silvers said what paved the offensive way was how the Flames got their ground attack going. “Our running game broke wide…

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Burnet football beats Fredericksburg

CAPTION: Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team defeated Fredericksburg 22-15 Sept. 20 in a pre-district contest. The Bulldogs (2-2) scored all the points they needed in the first half. Burnet head coach Ben Speer noted the Billies enjoy playing in their home stadium and commended the community for rallying around the team. “Fredericksburg is very good, very solid upfront,” he said. “They put pressure in your face. When I worked at Boerne, Boerne and Fredericksburg always played hard. It was always a tough place to…

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Marble Falls football shuts out Brackenridge

The Marble Falls High School football team scorched San Antonio Brackenridge 49-0 Sept. 20 int the Mustangs’ homecoming game to even its record to 2-2. The loss is the Eagles’ 14th in a row. “That kids did a great job the second half; we’ve got to connect two halves,” Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman said. “That’s the thing right now with our kids, just figuring out what we’re going to have to do to be clean in the first half and then finish the second half. They’re making plays we…

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Burnet football looks to add another win

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will travel to play at Fredericksburg at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The Bulldogs (1-2) are looking to win their second game in a row, while the Billies (0-3) are searching for their first. But Fredericksburg’s record is deceiving, Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “They’ve played a tough schedule — Lampasas, Wimberley and (Kerrville) Tivy,” he said. “They ran into three really good teams.” Wimberley, which won 35-9, always has a solid team, while Tivy, which was victorious…

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Marble Falls football ready for Brackenridge

The Marble Falls offense, led by junior running back Joaquin Aguilar (left) and senior quarterback Colton Minor, aim to get the attack going against San Antonio Brackenridge. Contributed photos Grace Gates/Luedecke Photography It’s homecoming at Marble Falls High School and the Mustangs are preparing for what some believe is the highlight of the week. The game against San Antonio Brackenridge kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Mustang Stadium on the high school campus. Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman has stressed to the players their roles this week,…

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