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Faith Academy football faces Nueces Canyon

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore Egan Barnes (6) and seniors Andrew Houy (1) and Adam Merlick help anchor the Flames defensive attack. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team welcomes Barksdale Nueces Canyon to Britton Field for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 19. It’s Faith’s homecoming game. The Panthers began the season with a 46-0 thumping of Lohn in a contest that ended in the third quarter because of the mercy rule. Nueces Canyon scored 14 points in the first quarter, 26 in the second…

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Volleyball 

Faith Academy volleyball beats SA Lutheran

CAPTION: The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball players gather in a huddle before starting their match. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team scorched San Antonio Lutheran 25-12, 25-21, 25-15 Sept. 16 in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Lady Flames (16-6, 1-1) were rarely challenged during the match. And a lot of that had to do with how they stepped on the court. “I saw tenacity, the girls’ drive to win and to push further,” head coach…

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Faith Academy volleyball loses to Temple Central Texas Christian

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior libero Bosley Kuker hits the floor to pancake a ball in order to keep the rally going as junior Reese Ramsey looks on. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team lost to Temple Central Texas Christian 14-25, 20-25, 20-25 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The two teams matched each other point for point. Senior middle blocker Natalie Weems had two blocks to keep the Lady Flames within a two-point deficit. But a…

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Faith Academy football loses to Fredericksburg Heritage

CAPTION: Senior Andrew Houy continues to be one of the most productive players for his team in the Highland Lakes. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Fredericksburg Heritage 54-46 Sept. 12. Head coach Jay Silvers said what stood out the most about his squad. “The toughness of our team,” he said. “That was probably the biggest thing I took away is we would have a mistake, fumble right off at the beginning of the game, and then we get the ball back…

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Faith Academy volleyball displays plenty at Aggieland tourney

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team went 3-2 at the Aggieland Tournament Sept. 5-6. The Lady Flames (15-5) defeated Longview East Texas Homeschool 25-18, 25-23, Latexo 25-18, 25-22 and a team out of Missouri 26-24, 27-29, 18-16 and lost to San Antonio Patriots Homeschool twice: 23-25, 22-25 and 20-25, 25-21, 10-15. This was the first time Faith competed at this tournament, which was more of a gut check. That’s because the Lady Flames hadn’t played since Aug. 30 and many of the players were recovering from illness. “So…

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Faith Academy football beats Valor North

CAPTION: Against Austin Valor North Sept. 5, Faith Academy senior Andrew Houy came up with touchdowns in just about every way a football player can score. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team crushed Austin Valor North 83-13 Sept. 5 in the Flames’ home opener. The Flames (2-0) needed only two quarters or 20 minutes of game time for the victory. “Our offense was only on the field for four minutes and we scored 63 points,” head coach Jay Silvers said. “It’s a great start…

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Faith Academy volleyball finishes second at tourney

CAPTION: Even during warm-ups, senior middle blocker Miley Kessler’s strength and power is evident. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team is the runner-up at the New Braunfels John Paul II Catholic High School tournament after going 4-1 at the event. The Lady Flames (12-3) defeated Bulverde Gloria Deo 25-18, 25-14, San Antonio Providence Catholic 25-10, 25-18, San Antonio DaVinci 25-12, 25-7 and John Paul II’s junior varsity 25-12, 25-9. The only loss was to John Paul II varsity 15-25, 25-27. “We were up 24-19…

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Faith Academy volleyball keeps on rolling

CAPTION: Sophomore Ella Claiborne’s strong serving in the fifth set helps the Lady Flames get a big win. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team shocked Austin Grace Academy 26-24, 25-20, 25-19 Aug. 28 in The Fire Pit to hand the Lady Griffins (9-1) their first loss of the season. That came on the heels of the Lady Flames edging San Marcos Hill Country Christian School 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 15-25, 17-15 Aug. 26. The contest featured two state tournament teams of the Texas Association…

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Faith Academy football crushes Sugar Land Logos Prep

CAPTION: Head coach Jay Silvers guides the Flames to their season opening win for the first time since 2021. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team defeated Sugar Land Logos Prep 52-41 Aug. 28 at Bryan Allen Academy. The Flames (1-0) raced to a 24-15 lead in the first quarter thanks to senior Andrew Houy, who had three rushing touchdowns and sophomore kicker Egan Barnes connecting on all 3 two-point kicks. But a fumble and a four-and-out by the Flames allowed the Lions (0-1) “to…

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Faith Academy volleyball’s leaders are getting the job done

CAPTION: Sophomore Ella Claiborne rarely exits the floor and is among the Lady Flames’ leaders or ranks in the top three of most categories, including digs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team continues to show it has what it takes to accomplish its goals this season. The Lady Flames (7-2) went 3-2 at the Hill Country Christian School Tournament Aug. 21-22 thanks to wins against the Boerne Area HomeSchoolers 25-16, 25-13, Bulverde Bracken 25-21, 25-15 and Galveston O’Connell 25-12, 25-20. The losses were…

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