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Burnet volleyball to face China Spring Nov. 7 in 3rd round of playoffs

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs display another gold ball to signify another postseason win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Caldwell 25-20, 25-11, 25-19 Nov. 2 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs, one day earlier than most teams play in the second round. It’s the third consecutive victory in the area round. “’Im so proud of our entire team and staff,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “We are blessed with an amazing staff and with girls that are hard workers. They…

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Faith Academy girls hoops to lean on experience, leadership

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team tips off the 2023-24 season against Leander Founders Classical at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at The Fire Pit on the Faith campus. And no one is more pumped about this season than head coach Kat Canada. “I have the perfect 10,” she said. “I have 10 girls. I’m excited about this group.” Th squad includes seniors Ella Cozby, Elleson Lehmberg, Audri Poage, Claire Poage, Alayna Steele, and Morgan Weems, sophomore Natalie Weems and freshmen Lily Koziel, Sidney Solomon and Kinley…

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Football High School 

Taylor swamps Canyon Lake Hawks, who prepare for Lampasas

The Canyon Lake High School football team finds itself in a tough spot after losing to the Taylor Ducks 66-28 Oct. 27. The road loss means the Hawks (2-7 overall, 1-3 District 13-4A Division I) will sit out the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade. The Ducks (5-4 overall, 2-2 District 13-4A Division I) amassed 618 yards compared to the Hawks’ 400 yards on the night. Taylor’s Joshua Mikulencak passed for 440 yards and completed 20 of 24 passes. His favorite target in the game was his…

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Faith Academy football prepares for Temple Holy Trinity

CAPTION: Faith Academy’s Cross Sanchez stretches to recover this onside kick against Round Rock Christian during the Flames’ loss to the Crusaders. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will travel to Temple Holy Trinity at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, to compete in its final game of the season. That’s because the Flames lost to Round Rock Christian 30-22 Oct. 27. The outcome means Faith is third in the Division II, District 3 standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, one…

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Marble Falls football braces for Davenport

CAPTION: The Marble Falls defense, which includes junior Kole Becker (10) and senior Yoel Gutierrez (3), will face another challenge, district leader San Antonio Davenport in the season finale. The Wolves average 556 yards of total offense and around 50 points per game. Photo by Christopher A. Miles/Christopher A. Miles Photography The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes San Antonio Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the final game of the 2023 season. Davenport (6-3, 3-1) was the District 13-4A Division I leader until the Wolves fell…

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Burnet volleyball adds another bi-district championship

The Burnet High School volleyball team crushed Waco Robinson 25-11, 25-15, 25-15 Oct. 31 in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. This is the fourth consecutive bi-district championship for the Lady Dawgs. Burnet (26-12, 8-2 District 24-4A) will meet Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Georgetown High School in the area round of the playoffs. Lady Dawgs head coach Crystal Shipley noted her players have had productive practices and have their routine down. “We knew at the end of district we had to step it up…

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Featured Football High School 

Marble Falls girls basketball eager to add another chapter to storied history

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team begins the 2023-24 season with a couple of certainties. The Lady Mustangs will begin the season by welcoming San Antonio Davenport Friday, Nov. 3. The subvarsities play at 5 p.m. with the varsity to follow at 6:30 p.m. First, the Lady Mustangs are the defending District 24-4A champions. And second, the team will be led by its only returning starter, senior center Lexie Edwards, and returning lettermen Kenadie Cotton, Bethany Fry and Kylie Roberts. “It’s a very different year,” head coach John…

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Faith Academy athletics remains in TAPPS Class 3A

CAPTION: The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools announce new districts for Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletics. Gone is Round Rock Christian, which beat the Faith football team 30-26 Oct. 27. The Flames played tough as illustrated by Karter Van Gundy (5) and Beau Steele. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools recently announced the new extracurricular activity districts for its members, which includes Faith Academy of Marble Falls. The Flames will remain in Class 3A based on enrollment numbers for the total…

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Burnet football beats Davenport to move to first in district

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Rhett Murray and the Bulldogs earn another impressive road win and are hitting their strides with one game remaining in the regular season. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Burnet High School football team stunned San Antonio Davenport 41-34 Oct. 27 for a three-way tie in District 13-4A Division I. The Bulldogs (6-3, 3-1), Davenport (6-3, 3-1) and Lampasas (7-2, 3-1) are all tied for first place with one game remaining in the regular season, which will be played Friday, Nov. 3. Taylor (4-4, 1-2) secured the…

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First half leads to outcome in Marble Falls, Lampasas football game

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running back Jaime Castillo went past the 1,000-yard marker during the loss to Lampasas Oct. 27. Photo by Christopher Miles/Christopher Miles Photograpy The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Lampasas 42-7 Oct. 27. Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo earned 1,000 rushing yards on the season during the contest. He finished with 15 rushes for 79 yards against the Badgers, all unofficial. What’s even more impressive is that he hit the mark while playing in his eighth game. He didn’t suit up for Brownwood Sept.…

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