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Llano to face new foes familiar rivals next two years

CAPTION: Llano High School athletic director and football head coach Matt Green (right) along with offensive coordinator Ryan Priem (to Green’s left), and offensive coaches Ryan Norwood, Colton Center and Robbie Coplin will scheme against some new district opponents in the fall. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After years of supremacy in Class 3A Division I Region IV, the Llano High School football team will look to continue that trend in Region I. That’s because when the University Interscholastic League unveiled realignment Feb. 2, Llano completed the trifecta of Highland…

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Llano football beats Corpus Christi London

The Llano High School football team crushed Corpus Christi London 53-12 Nov. 21 for an area championship of the Class 3A Division I playoffs. The Yellow Jackets (11-1, 5-0 District 13-3A Division I champions) will face Goliad (10-2, District 15-3A Division I runner-up) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Bastrop Memorial Stadium. Buy tickets here. The Tigers eliminated Crystal City 49-28 Nov. 21. Going into the area game, Llano head coach Matt Green had much respect for the London Pirates’ offense led by senior quarterback Alex Manning and his…

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Llano football faces Marion for possible district title

CAPTION: Llano senior running back Brayton Shaw is making the most of his carries thanks to averaging 6.9 yards per touch. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team will play at Marion at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in a key District 13-3A Division I clash. Much is at stake. If the Bulldogs (5-3, 2-1) win, they have a shot at a co-district title depending on how the Ingram Tom Moore-Llano contest ends next week. If the Yellow Jackets (7-1, 3-0) win, they will host Ingram…

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Llano football hosts Florence in district opener

Watch highlights of Llano’s win against Comfort. CAPTION: Llano senior Jose Sillas has a nose for the end zone. As a running back, he’s scored six touchdowns this season. As a defensive back, he has returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team welcomes Florence in the District 13-3A Division I opener for both teams Friday, Oct. 3. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Llano Stadium. It’s also Llano’s homecoming. After the 41-0 thumping of Comfort Sept. 26, Yellow Jackets…

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Faith Academy boys hoops using summer league to build depth

CAPTION: Faith guard Michael Wetzel protects the ball as he makes his way to the basket against the Burnet Bulldogs during the Llano Summer League May 20. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro When the Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team took the court at Llano High School for the Yellow Jackets Summer League May 20, some new faces dominated most of the minutes. And that was by design, according to head coach Zakk Revelle. “We’re trying to use this summer league for the next up-and-coming guys to be the…

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