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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 football faces Valor North

CAPTION: Junior Wade Dillard (left) is the lead blocker for sophomore Landon Silvers as the two are looking downfield to gain as many yards as possible. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team hosts Austin Valor North in its home opener at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Britton Field. Both teams enter this contest after earning week one victories. The Flames (1-0) defeated Sugar Land Logos Prep 52-41 Aug. 28 while the Lions (1-0) beat Austin San Juan Diego 39-8 Aug. 29. Valor North is…

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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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Faith Academy football shines in scrimmage

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Andrew Houy runs to the end zone to score the first of many touchdowns for the Flames against Austin Valor South Aug. 22. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will play Sugar Land Logos Prep at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Bryan Allen Academy. It’s the first Texas high school football game of the 2025 season. The Flames will enter the contest with lots of momentum thanks to a commanding performance in a scrimmage against Austin Valor South…

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Faith Academy football welcomes Valor in a scrimmage

CAPTION: Senior Colten Lane leads the Flames in running laps as part of their conditioning at the end of practice Aug. 19. Following closely behind is senior Andrew Houy (second row, left). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team will face Austin Valor South at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Britton Field on the Faith campus. It’s the Flames’ only scrimmage before they take on Sugar Land Logos Prep at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Bryan Allen Academy. Faith head coach Jay…

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Faith Academy volleyball beats Austin Waldorf

CAPTION: Sophomore outside hitter Ella Claiborne has several ways she scores points for the Lady Flames and showed many of them during their win against Austin Waldorf Aug. 12. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team defeated Austin Waldorf 25-9, 25-10, 25-10 Aug. 12 in the season opener. “I thought the girls did really well,” head coach Erin Sawyer said. “When they came out, the girls were extremely ready to play.” Waldorf was simply overmatched throughout the contest with the Lady Flames making a statement…

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