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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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Burnet football staff has new coordinators, line coaches

CAPTION: Burnet football defensive coordinator Jordan Heusinkveld (left) and offensive coordinator Colton Brewer gather with the Bulldogs after a night of 7 on 7. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football staff is nearing completion. Head coach Ben Speer announced that Zane Hicks is now the head offensive line and tight end coach and the powerlifting head coach after being the assistant coach under Tyler McIntosh. “The kids know him and have good relationships with him,” Speer said. Jordan Heusinkveld is the defensive coordinator after being on…

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Overview: Burnet athletics enjoys record-breaking year, breaking opponents’ hearts

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls basketball team and the first of several trophies from the 2023-24 season. File photo Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series. An astounding nine district championships with another three playoff berths and two Class 4A state silver medals illustrate the Burnet High School athletic department’s supremacy during the 2023-24 school year. While the Lady Dawgs continued their streak by winning four district titles — cross country, basketball, track and field and soccer — the Bulldogs showed their mettle in winning championships…

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Burnet football has solid month of 7 on 7, start to summer workouts

CAPTION: Marcus Pimentel makes catching touchdown passes look this easy. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School 7-on-7 team finished 2-1 at its own state qualifying tournament June 1. The Bulldogs beat Marble Falls 34-0 and Troy 40-12 and lost to Little River Academy 13-6. Head coach Ben Speer noted the Bulldogs were inside the 25-yard line four times against Academy. Those drives stalled. “Those are things we learn and grow from,” he said. Not bad for a team that lost many skill players to graduation. “Our defensive…

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Marble Falls coach Wilson to join Georgetown High staff

CAPTION: Sonny Wilson (center) is joining the Georgetown High School staff with the full support of wife Carrie and son Ryder. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School assistant coach Sonny Wilson resigned to accept a coaching position at Georgetown High School on legendary girls basketball head coach Rhonda Farney’s staff. Farney, who has spent 35 years at Georgetown High School, has a record of 1,237-351 with 20 consecutive years of 20-win seasons and 33 consecutive postseason berths. She ranks sixth on the National Federation of State High School Associations’ all-time…

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Burnet baseball’s incredible season ends

CAPTION: Burnet starting senior pitchers Dash Denton (left) and Kade Shaw are two reasons why the Bulldogs had a successful 2024 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team lost to China Spring 4-3 May 17 to finish its 2024 season. The Bulldogs (30-6, 13-2 District 24-4A champions) end the season with an appearance in the Class 4A regional quarterfinals for the first time in more than decade. The Cougars (30-5, 9-1 District 23-4A champions) accomplished a task against Burnet no other opponent did – give…

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