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Faith Academy football season ends in playoff loss to Conroe Covenant

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #marblefallsfaith, #marblefallsfaithflames, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy football head coach Stephen Shipley (kneeling left) commends the Flames on a great season and reminds them of all they accomplished following the playoff loss to Conroe Covenant Nov. 11. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team lost to Conroe Covenant 46-0 Nov. 11 in a first round playoff game of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The loss ended the Flames’ season in a contest that was finished in two quarters. Still, head coach Stephen Shipley noted Faith…

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Llano football moves to 11-0 after thrashing Cotulla 44-0

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Cotulla, #Cougars, #goliad, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #LlanoCounty, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: Llano football head coach Matt Green congratulates his Yellow Jackets on winning a bi-district championship 44-0 against Cotulla Nov. 10. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Llano High School football team fired on every cylinder during its 44-0 bi-district championship win against Cotulla Nov. 10. “It’s been awhile since we played a full game,” head coach Matt Green said, noting the Jackets have played in many contests that featured running clocks in the second half because of their big leads. “We’re going to enjoy this. Our kids needed to…

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Marble Falls girls basketball begins season with statement wins

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The experience and chemistry of Marble Falls High School seniors Lilly Nesrsta (left), Avie Nail, Tea Rodriguez, Alyssa Berkman, Emma Koziel, Mackenzie Farmer and Emma Bindseil results in two wins for the Lady Mustangs to begin the 2022-23 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls girls basketball team is 2-0 after earning decisive wins against Austin McCallum 51-13 Nov. 8 and San Antonio Davenport 44-16 Nov. 4. “That’s where we pushed was our defense,” head coach John Berkman said. “Grit gets after it. In the first 2…

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Burnet volleyball ends season with loss to Salado

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The 2022 Burnet varsity volleyball team. Photo courtesy of Wayne Craig/Clear Memories The Burnet High School volleyball team’s season is done after a loss to Salado 25-21, 17-25, 22-25, 19-25 in the Class 4A regional quarterfinals Nov. 8. The Lady Eagles (32-15, 9-1 District 23-4A championships) played Burnet four times this season and went 3-1. The Lady Dawgs finish the season with a 28-12 overall record and a 10-0 District 24-4A record to repeat as district champions. Head coach Crystal Shipley noted these Lady Dawgs showed the resilience associated…

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Burnet volleyball wins area, faces Salado for regional tourney berth

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs added another gold ball to their trophy case when they defeated Taylor Nov. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team earned another playoff win, beating Taylor 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 Nov. 3. “It was a hard fought win, and they did it in three sets,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “Thank you to everyone who filled the stands. We had an incredible support system, and I know the girls really appreciate it.” Junior outside hitter MaeSyn Gay led the way with…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

November 6, 2022November 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#badgers, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #canyonlake, #davenport, #dawgs, #Flames, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyMustangs, #Lampasas, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy senior Will Lewis and the Flames set a new school record for most points scored in a game and made statement before starting the 2022 playoffs. Photo by Stennis Shotts Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The 2022 Texas High School football regular season is complete and some teams have earned the right to keep battling in what I believe is the toughest state to win a championship in the…

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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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Burnet football season ends in a 41-40 loss to Taylor

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #ducks, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #taylor, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs fought hard and to the end during its loss to Taylor Nov. 4. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team’s season concluded in a 41-40 loss to the Taylor Ducks Nov. 4. Taylor (5-5, 2-3) recovered an onside kick with 1 minute 38 seconds left in the contest and ran out the clock for the win. The Bulldogs (4-6, 1-4) trailed 34-24 after three quarters of play and forced the Ducks to punt. That allowed Burnet junior running back Dash Denton to…

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Burnet’s Bennett is 3rd, Marble Falls cross country finishes 10th at Class 4A state meet

November 4, 2022November 7, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #uiltexas0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior Nick Dahl (2168) and sophomore Tyler Hamblin runs with the leaders of the Class 4A state race Nov. 4. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett earned the bronze medal of the Class 4A state cross country meet Nov. 4 thanks to finishing the 5K race in 22 minutes and 23.9 seconds, his best result at this meet. The Marble Falls Mustangs were 10th out of 16 squads in the team standings. Class 4A has 206 member schools. “Hudson is one of the best…

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Marble Falls Faith Academy runners make history at cross country state meet

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyFlames, #marblefallsfaith, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Faith Academy of Marble Falls cross country teams with their trophies from the boys and the girls Class 3A state meet Oct. 31. Courtesy photo The Faith Academy of Marble Falls cross country teams made program history in that the Flames and Lady Flames each returned home with plaques from the cross country state meet of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Oct. 31. The Flames finished fourth overall and the Lady Flames were third. “For the First time in school history, the boys and girls…