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Marble Falls Faith Academy football adds another undefeated district championship

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Jordan Tarver and the Flames score on every offensive possession in setting a new school record for most points scored in a game. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team mercy-ruled Temple Holy Trinity 119-70 Nov. 4 early in the fourth quarter to enter the playoffs as the District 3, Division II champions of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The Flames (6-3, 4-0) will host Conroe Covenant at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Britton Field on the…

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Faith Academy football beats Round Rock Concordia for second district win

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #cardinals, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith sophomore Karter Van Gundy leaps high to make this catch for the Flames during their 58-8 win against Round Rock Concordia. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team remains in complete control of capturing another district championship thanks to a 58-8 win over Round Rock Concordia Oct. 14. “It was a pretty night offensively,” head coach Stephen Shipley said. “We took control and got up 14-0 quickly. We scored every time we had the ball except for one turnover on their three-yard line.…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#burnettx, #dawgs, #Eagles, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #jackets, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #Llano, #marblefallsfaith, #marblefallstx, #stingemjackets, #TAPPS, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #uiltexas, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Running the football will be a key component for the Burnet and Marble Falls football game this week. Photo by Grace Gates/Luedecke Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The separation between the good and the great continues. And that is especially true in other sports that aren’t played on the gridiron, which we’ll examine this week. But we must start with football since this is a week circled on the calendars…

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Faith Academy football focuses on district play, earning a playoff berth

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #falcons, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy junior Kade Shaw and the Flames are traveling to face Waco Live Oak in a rematch of last year’s state title game. Photo by Stennis Shotts Faith Academy head football coach Stephen Shipley said the weeks of preparations leading up to the district opener at Waco Live Oak Classical went very well for the Flames. The game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at 400 S. Fourth St. in Waco. This is a rematch of a state championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial…

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Faith Academy football hits the road for first time in 2022

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls junior Kade Shaw and the Flames are aiming to continue playing solid defense when they travel to Austin Veritas. Photo by Stennis Shotts For the first time this season, the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is leaving the city for a road game. The Flames (1-2, District 3, Division II of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) are traveling to face Austin Veritas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. “It’s been awhile,” head coach Stephen Shipley said. “We haven’t played…

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2022 Season Preview: Faith Academy volleyball

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The 2022 Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team includes Milayna Garcia (front row, left), Kendall Mason, Jessy Garcia, Jillian Martin, Alyana Reyes, Addison Taylor, Abigail Carr; assistant coach Erin Sawyer (back row, left), Ella Cozby Cameron Mathis, Hadley Shipley, Natalie Weems, Mackenzie Fromberg, Abigail Blackington, Hannidy Shipley, Kaytlyn Wood, head coach Adrienne Pabon. Courtesy photo The pieces are there for the Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team to play at a consistently high level as they recently demonstrated by winning the consolation championship of the Cedar Park…

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2022 Season Preview: Marble Falls Faith Academy Flames

August 25, 2022August 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The 2022 Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is manager Noah Frederick (front row, left), Kade Shaw, Carter Fromberg, Karter Van Gundy, Jadon Tarver, Andrew Houy, Beau Steele, Nathen Tarver, Sawyer Jones; assistant coach Jay Silvers (back row, left), Cross Sanchez, Clayton Garganus, Dillon Norton, Elijah Blackington, Will Lewis, Jaydon Jones, Ian Smiles, Joey Riccio, David Tatum, Zane Lewis, head coach Stephen Shipley. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is reloading after a march through the playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #smokingforjesus, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. We’re hours away from the first football scrimmages for Highland Lakes teams and revelations will be witnessed. Let’s start with the Marble Falls Mustangs, who welcome Leander Glenn at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Make no mistake, the Grizzlies will come to Mustang Stadium with talent and depth. These Mustangs will learn plenty about themselves, especially in the two groups that will feature brand new starters: the…

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Faith Academy of Marble Falls remains motivated and committed to staying among the state’s best

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #HighlandLakesSports, #marblefallfaith, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaithflames, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

Being in shape is vital to a team’s success, especially in six-man football. That’s why Faith Academy of Marble Falls head coach Stephen Shipley called for running plays with long yards towards the end of practice. Then just when the Flames thought they were done for the day, Shipley lined them up again to run 40-yard sprints. After all, if the Flames want to add another memorable season to their history, it starts with being in better shape than their opponents. That will especially be important considering Faith returns three…

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Faith Academy athletics adds more milestones to banners

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #FaithAcademy, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

Saying the Faith Academy of Marble Falls athletics department experienced a banner year in 2021-22 doesn’t begin to describe the success. The Flames were undefeated in district play en route to titles in football, basketball, baseball and track and field. They repeated as the Class 2A state track and field champions. The department earned an individual state title in tennis thanks to the doubles team of Ryan Delmonico and Jaden Turrentine. The Lady Flames also enjoyed great seasons in district play. They were tied for second in volleyball and basketball,…