Featured Running 

Faith Academy track returns to regional podium, ready for state

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls track team is the Class 3A Region South runner-up thanks to some outstanding performances during the meet April 25-26. “We have given ourselves a chance at state to get on the podium again,” head coach Steve McCannon said. “I am really proud of how the girls competed as a team. Earning second place to a strong (Tomball) Rosehill team gives us confidence as we head to state. (Assistant coaches Cedric) Griffin and (Jay) Silvers have done an outstanding job getting athletes ready for…

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Faith Academy girls track adds No. 14 to trophy case

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls track and field team won its 14th district title April 11 thanks to scoring points in every event. “I am proud of them competing as a team, especially our athletes that finished fifth to eighth and did not qualify (for the regional meet),” head coach Steve McCannon said. “This was a much larger and competitive district meet than years past, so we had to be ready and not assume anything.” Leading the way was freshman Sidney Solomon, who qualified for regionals in five events.…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Faith Academy girls basketball hits bucket to send game to overtime

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Alayna Steele had the key assist in giving the Lady Flames a chance at win when she found classmate Ella Cozby for the 3-pointer. Photo by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Bryan Allen Academy 57-53 in overtime Nov. 28 to go to 3-3 on the season. The Lady Flames needed a 3-pointer with seconds left in regulation to send the contest into an extra session. Head coach Kat Canada called a timeout and drew up a play and…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: This gold volleyball symbolizes a playoff win. The Burnet athletic department has every reason to believe the winter sports will add to an impressive haul won by the fall sports program. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography It’s been a few days since Thanksgiving and hopefully you’ve eaten through your leftovers by now. To ensure the region’s basketball teams got in some valuable work before breaking for turkey, coaches scheduled some key games. Let’s review what happened. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Faith Academy girls basketball loses to Austin Savio

CAPTION: Faith Academy freshman Kenley Virdell and the Lady Flames continue to learn and discover plenty about themselves during the pre-district season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team lost to Austin St. Dominic Savio 65-30 Nov. 17. “It was very well needed,” Lady Flames head coach Kat Canada said. “We needed that type of competition to see where we lack. Savio is very well put together, very well coached. They know what to do. They’ve been repping their things throughout summer and…

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Faith Academy girls basketball stays unbeaten

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore post Natalie Weems and the Lady Flames have won all three games they’ve played so far this season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy girls basketball team beat New Braunfels Christian 50-33 Nov. 10 in its first road game of the season. “For it being our first road game, the girls played really well,” head coach Kat Canda said. “At this point, everyone is putting in really great minutes.” The Lady Flames (3-0) defeated Austin Regents 52-16 Nov. 7 after beating Leander Founders Classical…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs, including Sammy Jones (72), Casyn Taylor (54), Jace Haberer (2), Andrew Milum (25), and Khris Kassner (20) sing the school song after beating Somerset for a bi-district championship Nov. 9. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Today’s word is endings. Because that’s what the region experienced thanks to two unexpected conclusions. But we won’t start there. Let’s begin with the one team that’s still playing and continues to perform beautifully. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad…

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Featured Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball wins to set up big match in finale

CAPTION: Faith Academy seniors Brooke Farmer (10) and Kaytlyn Wood help set a tone for their team, according to head coach Erin Sawyer, and have the Lady Flames on the brink of forcing a play-in game. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team beat Waco Reicher 25-14, 25-12, 25-13 Oct. 12 to set up a showdown for the fourth playoff berth out of District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (4-7) welcome Waco Live Oak at 6…

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Faith Academy volleyball has another dominating home win

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Kaytlyn Wood delivers a point with one of her accurate spikes in helping the Lady Flames win in three sets. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team crushed Temple Holy Trinity 25-11, 25-14, 25-12 Oct. 10. The win keeps the Lady Flames (3-7) one match behind Waco Live Oak for fourth in the District 3-3A standings of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two teams meet at The Fire Pit at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. Against…

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Faith Academy volleyball looks to regroup for second round

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Brooke Farmer passes the ball to a setter to get the offense going. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Waco Live Oak Classical 25-18, 12-25, 19-25, 17-25 Sept. 21. The Lady Flames (2-4 District 3-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) had won two consecutive matches prior to traveling to Waco. “It’s the best we’ve ever played,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. “It’s probably why we were so bummed. Everyone was playing really hard.…

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