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Burnet football is fitting the puzzle pieces

CAPTION: Burnet senior athlete Marcus Pimentel’s multiple skills allows coaches to use him where he is needed. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School football team continues its preparations for the District 4-4A opener against Marble Falls at Mustang Stadium and will enter the contest with some momentum. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Mustang Stadium. While the Bulldogs may not have had the start to the 2024 season it wanted, few can argue with the results of the last month. After losing…

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Burnet football rolls to homecoming win against Lake View

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado leads the Bulldogs to a big homecoming win against San Angelo Lake View. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team crushed San Angelo Lake View 50-14 Oct. 4 to move to 4-2 on the year. Next up is a road trip to Marble Falls (2-4) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 11, at Mustang Stadium in the District 4-4A opener for both. A powerful rushing attack against the Chiefs (1-5) paved the way to victory. The Bulldogs (4-2)…

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Marble Falls team tennis gets ready for the playoffs

CAPTION: Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya) is one reason why Marble Falls added another runner-up finish in district play in the last two years. Staff photo by Jennifer FierroThe Marble Falls High School team tennis team defeated Burnet 19-0 Oct. 1 to finish District 25-4A no worse than second in the standings. The final standings will be complete after Cameron Yoe and Little River Academy meet Oct. 3. Academy is in first place. Meanwhile, Marble Falls earned a 6-1 district record with the only blemish to Academy 6-13 Sept. 12. The Mustangs…

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Burnet football to host San Angelo Lake View

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will welcome San Angelo Lake View at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to Bulldog Field for the homecoming game. “We have to tune out all the distractions and stay focused and get better to prepare for district,” head coach Ben Speer said. The Chiefs’ (1-4) only win was against Lamesa 55-42 Sept. 13. The losses are to Levelland 44-26, Lubbock High 31-13, Snyder 40-34, and Fort Stockton 30-27. “They’re a team trying to find themselves,” Speer said. “Their starting…

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Burnet football takes on Gatesville

The Burnet High School football team will host Gatesville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The Bulldogs (2-2) will play with momentum after earning road wins against Fredericksburg 22-15 last week and against Little River Academy 49-35 Sept. 13. It’s Burnet’s first home game since losing to Lago Vista 23-20 in the season opener Aug. 29. “We’re looking forward to being back here after three weeks on the road,” head coach Ben Speer said. And Speer believes the Hornets will pose another challenge for his Bulldogs. “I think they’re a…

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Burnet football beats Fredericksburg

CAPTION: Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team defeated Fredericksburg 22-15 Sept. 20 in a pre-district contest. The Bulldogs (2-2) scored all the points they needed in the first half. Burnet head coach Ben Speer noted the Billies enjoy playing in their home stadium and commended the community for rallying around the team. “Fredericksburg is very good, very solid upfront,” he said. “They put pressure in your face. When I worked at Boerne, Boerne and Fredericksburg always played hard. It was always a tough place to…

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Burnet football looks to add another win

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team will travel to play at Fredericksburg at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The Bulldogs (1-2) are looking to win their second game in a row, while the Billies (0-3) are searching for their first. But Fredericksburg’s record is deceiving, Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “They’ve played a tough schedule — Lampasas, Wimberley and (Kerrville) Tivy,” he said. “They ran into three really good teams.” Wimberley, which won 35-9, always has a solid team, while Tivy, which was victorious…

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Burnet football continues learning through loss to Georgetown East View

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado gains a few yards for the Bulldogs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Georgetown East View 51-0 Sept. 6. “They’re a very good team, a very talented team,” Bulldogs head coach Ben Speer said. “They’re probably the best team we’ll see until Stephenville. They have some Division I commits.” On the third play of the game, the Bulldogs (0-2) fumbled. East View scored on the next play. In the second quarter the Patriots (1-1) led 18-0.…

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Lago Vista makes key stop, scores late to beat Burnet football

CAPTION: Burnet junior Matthew Williams (5) and senior Colt Stanford celebrate. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lago Vista 23-20 Aug. 30 in the 2024 season opener. “They’re pretty talented, and they have good skill kids,” Bulldogs head coach Ben Speer said of the Vikings. “Their line will always be well coached.” The Bulldogs (0-1) were led 20-17 midway through the fourth quarter and began to put together the drive to secure the victory. “We drove down and got in their territory and…

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Burnet’s Grant Jones wins Community Hero award

CAPTION: Burnet athlete Grant Jones (3) wins the Community Heroes award presented by Chicken Express. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School graduate Grant Jones is the 2024 recipient of the Male Chicken Express Community Hero of the Year award. He receives a $1,500 scholarship. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Grant Jones,” Burnet football and boys track and field head coach Ben Speer said. “Him winning this says, ‘Wow. They got it right.’ Friends, family and community members all had to do their part.” The award…

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