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Faith Academy volleyball on winning streak

CAPTION: Few defenses can handle the hits from sophomore Ella Claiborne, whose thunderous kills get her teammates and fans fired up. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team has won four matches in the row with three in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames swept Austin San Juan Diego 25-9, 25-15, 25-13 Sept. 25 and Austin Royals Homeschool 25-8, 25-9, 25-17 Sept. 23 in non-district play after sweeping Waco Live Oak Sept. 18 and San Antonio Lutheran Sept.…

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Marble Falls football loses to La Vernia

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running back Joaquin Aguilar (left) and sophomore quarterback Anderson Liscum led the Mustangs on their longest scoring drive of night against La Vernia. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to La Vernia 63-21 Sept. 26 for the Mustangs’ first road loss this season. The Bears (5-0) got a short field thanks to a solid kickoff return to start the game. La Vernia needed three plays to score highlighted by junior quarterback Cooper Null’s eight-yard run to the end zone.…

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Faith Academy football crushes Giddings Lonestar

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore Landon Silvers got the scoring going early and often in helping the Flames earn their fourth win this season. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team shut out Giddings Lonestar Southeast 45-0 Sept. 26 in a non-district contest that took two quarters to decide. “The defense did a great job,” Flames head coach Jay Silvers said. “Shutting anybody out in six-man football is a hard thing to do. So they did a great job there. Special teams did a good job.…

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Burnet football loses to Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Bryan Johnson scores the Bulldogs’ only touchdown against Gatesville as offensive linemen Traeton Nelson (left) and Shane Ikonen celebrate. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Gatesville 15-9 Sept.26 in a non-district contest. “They’re a tough team,” Bulldogs head coach Ben Speer said. “They’re undefeated for a reason.” The defenses dominated throughout the matchup and hinted at to what kind of game it would be in the opening stanza by forcing punts. The Hornets (5-0) took a 7-0 lead early…

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Burnet volleyball on district winning streak

CAPTION: Burnet freshman Landry Schubert made her presence known as she contributed to wins against Jarrell and Taylor to set up a showdown with Georgetown Gateway for second place in the District 24-4A standings. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team is on a three-match winning streak in District 24-4A play, all played inside The Doghouse, with one match remaining in the first round. It’s against Georgetown Gateway (18-6, 3-1), which will be played Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Georgetown in a battle for second place in…

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Llano football travels to Comfort

CAPTION: Junior quarterback Luke Davis (left) and senior running back Jose Sillas combine for four rushing touchdowns to give the Jackets a lead in the first half against Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team will go to Comfort to face the Bobcats at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. The Yellow Jackets (3-1) are looking to get back on track after losing to Jarrell last week 40-29, while the Bobcats (4-0) want to keeping adding to the win column. “Our kids hate to lose more…

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Marble Falls football to face La Vernia

CAPTION: Marble Falls defensive ends Jesse Flores (left) and Kaleb Bielfeldt must be accounted for on every play. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team travels to play at La Vernia at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in a non-district contest. The Bears (3-1, District 15-4A Division I), who lost to Kilgore 38-13 in a Class 4A Division I state semifinal last season even though they finished third in the district standings, are entering this contest with the exact same record as last year after four…

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Burnet football hits the road to Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Josiah Coronado is the workhorse in the Bulldogs’ rushing attack that is averaging almost 200 yards a game. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is traveling play at Gatesville at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. It’s only the second time this season the Bulldogs (1-3) are hitting the road this season. The Hornets (4-0) have lopsided wins against McGregor 55-12 Sept. 19, Mexia 35-6 Sept. 12, Glen Rose 30-7 Sept. 5, and Taylor 48-15 Aug. 29. Burnet is Gatesville’s (4-0)…

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Faith Academy football welcomes Giddings Lone Star

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore Madden Kinnee was a menace against Barksdale Nueces Canyon. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team hosts Giddings Lone Star at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The Mustangs (0-2) lost to Austin Royals 84-7 Sept. 5 and to Austin Veritas Academy 54-6 Aug. 29 in games that ended at halftime. The Flames (3-1) are entering this contest with another decisive victory, 56-6 against Barksdale Nueces Canyon in a contest that ended after the second quarter. Other wins were against Austin Valor North…

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Marble Falls volleyball beats Lampasas

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team swept Lampasas 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 Sept. 23 for its first District 24-4A win of the season. “It was a huge win, our first district win,” head coach Zoey Beard-Hanrahan said. “It feels so good. The girls deserve it.” The Lady Badgers took a 4-1 lead in the first set before sophomore Brighton Bernard and junior Katie Terrell added kills to get the Lady Mustangs back in it. Other contributors were sophomore Breanna Wilde, seniors Kate McCary and Payton Dunk, and junior Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa.…

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