MARBLE FALLS — When the Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team took to the Pony Stadium field Aug. 26, the Flames expected to only face CenterPoint. But Mother Nature also came to play.
Still, she was kind enough to stay out of the game until the Flames took a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
The Flames forced a turnover and recovered the football at the 50. Four plays later, head coach Stephen Shipley called for a reverse with a pass with Garrett Henderson throwing the football to Cameron Ellenberger for a 40-yard touchdown.
And then came the lightning and weather delay.
The coaches discussed resuming the game Saturday. But Shipley said the Flames and Center Point had two issues: No officials were available to officiate the contest, and Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer will host games at Pony Stadium throughout the day.
Since so little of the contest was played, Shipley said it would not count as a win for his team. Still, he said, he was encouraged by much of what he saw on the field.
The Center Point offense was running the football more than the Flames anticipated, and its defense was sending different players on blitzes. So during the delay, coaches developed ways to counter the offensive runners and blitzes.
“We were able to get on the board and make adjustments on how they were playing us,” Shipley said. “We definitely saw some things we could take advantage of. We just never got back on the field.”
Also during the short time on the field, Faith’s Preston Richardson intercepted a Center Point pass, while Dawson Jordan caused and recovered a fumble.
Faith Academy travels to Boerne Geneva on Saturday, Sept. 3, with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
jfierro@thepicayune.com
News stories, staff photos, and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media. Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher.
This Content Submission and License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Victory Media Marketing LLC (“Company,” “we,” or “us”) and you (“User,” “you,” or “Submitter”) upon your submission of content through our websites’ See it, Share It form.
Submitted Content “Submitted Content” means any news tips, text, descriptions, images, photographs, videos, audio files, recordings, or other materials you upload, submit, or provide to us via the news tips forms on DailyTrib.com, KBEYfm.com, 101highlandlakes.com, or any other websites owned or operated by Victory Media Marketing LLC.
License Grant By submitting any Submitted Content, you hereby grant to Company a worldwide, non- exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, and otherwise exploit the Submitted Content in any form or medium (now known or hereafter developed), including but not limited to:
Publishing on DailyTrib.com, KBEYfm.com, 101highlandlakes.com, other Company websites, apps, newsletters, and social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.).
Editing, formatting, or combining with other content for news, promotional, archival, or commercial purposes.
Allowing third parties (e.g., affiliates, syndication partners) to use it under the same terms. You retain ownership of the copyright in your Submitted Content, subject to the license granted above.
User Representations and Warranties You represent and warrant that:
You are at least 18 years old and have the full right and authority to grant the rights in this Agreement.
The Submitted Content is your original work or you have obtained all necessary permissions, consents, and releases (including from any individuals appearing in photos/videos or owners of any third-party materials).
The Submitted Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or defame any person.
It complies with all applicable laws and does not contain viruses, malware, or prohibited content.
You will not submit false, misleading, or confidential information.
No Compensation You understand and agree that you will receive no compensation for the submission or use of your Submitted Content.
Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of this Agreement or any third-party claims related to your Submitted Content.
Moral Rights and Publicity You waive any moral rights or rights of attribution in the Submitted Content to the extent permitted by law. Company may use your name, username, or likeness in connection with the Submitted Content if applicable.
Termination and Removal Company may, in its sole discretion, edit, refuse to post, or remove any Submitted Content at any time without notice. This Agreement survives any termination.
Governing Law This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Burnet County, Texas.
Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Modifications must be in writing. By submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
