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Burnet football celebrates 2024 season

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado was one of several Bulldogs who had terrific 2024 seasons and received several postseason honors. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football program celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 season during a fish fry banquet Jan. 13. The program’s motto was “Be the One.” Head coach Ben Speer noted the drive for success last season began Nov. 20, 2023, the first day of the offseason program. “We saw huge gains made and culture development,” he said. “These guys have been…

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Marble Falls girls soccer loses to Austin KIPP

CAPTION: Ruby Carrillo (left) is congratulated for scoring the first goal against Austin KIPP by freshman Fernanda Perez (center) and sophomore Hannah Welch, who earned the assist. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to Austin KIPP 3-2 Jan. 13. The Lady Mustangs took a 1-0 lead in the first half thanks to a goal by junior Ruby Carrillo who was assisted by sophomore Hannah Welch. But the Cardinals scored three goals in the second half. Welch added a goal thanks to an…

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Burnet boys soccer competes through freezing temperatures at tourney

The Burnet High School boys soccer team went 1-2 at the Manor tournament last weekend. The Bulldogs beat Columbus 2-0 thanks to goals from Miguel Valdez and Ricardo Flores. They lost to Manor New Tech in a contest that was played in 20 mph winds and freezing rain “that felt like 20 degrees,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “New Tech’s left winger used the wind to whip in a ball from the left flank to their striker at the top of the 18, and he perfectly glanced a header from…

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