Featured Volleyball 

Burnet Lady Dawgs beat Llano Lady Jackets in three sets

CAPTION: Burnet junior middle blocker Zaria Solis hits through the Llano block to help the Lady Dawgs earn the point and the win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team showed once more why it’s a squad on the sport’s radar in the state. The Lady Dawgs (13-7, District 24-4A) defeated Llano 25-18, 25-17, 25-10 Aug. 30. The Lady Jackets (7-12, District 5-3A) took a 4-1 lead highlighted by junior Khira Batiste’s kill. But Burnet junior outside hitter MaeSyn Gay recorded a spike that triggered a…

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Featured Running 

Burnet cross country runners earn gold, silver medals

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls varsity team finished second in that division, while the girls junior varsity won its division at all the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 26. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett is proving once more why he is considered among the best in the state. The Bulldog finished fifth at the prestigious Elite race of the Southlake Carroll Invitational in 14 minutes and 58 seconds Aug. 27. He finished the first mile in “an amazing 9:22,” head coach Roy Kiser said.…

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Featured Running 

Canyon Lake cross country team keeps on stride for strong year

CAPTION: Canyon Lake junior Cadence Patterson finds her pace during the Dripping Springs Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 27. The junior is on the hunt to return to the state cross country meet later this season. Photo by Daniel Clifton  At the Dripping Springs Invitational, the Canyon Lake High School Hawks cross country team demonstrated one of its strengths during the second meet of the year – depth. “We’re two weeks into the season, and we’re feeling pretty good about the boys side with the numbers and quality of runners we…

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