Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball completes sweep of Lampasas

CAPTION: Junior Noah Crawford, who just committed to Tarleton State University, produced at the plate for the Bulldogs during win against Lampasas April 5. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team crushed Lampasas 13-6 April 5 to complete the series sweep in District 24-4A play.  Burnet scored two runs in the first inning and set the tone for the rest of the game.  “Which definitely helps the pitchers,” head coach Russell Houston said. “I think we got back to who we are at the plate. We…

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Baseball High School 

Burnet baseball guts out win over Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw gets the job done in a crucial contest against Lampasas to ensure the Bulldogs win the District 24-4A series. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lampasas 2-1 April 2 in District 24-4A. “I knew going into it, it wasn’t going to be a 10-0 game,” head coach Russell Houston said. “The wind was blowing 25-30 mph. We didn’t make them make outs (on balls not hit directly to the Badgers). Finding ways to win is what it’s all…

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Burnet baseball completes sweep of Jarrell

CAPTION: Burnet’s Matthew Valdez hit what turned out to be the game-winning RBI against Jarrell in the third game of the series. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team slipped past Jarrell 7-6 March 22 to beat the Cougars in all three games this season. Burnet head coach Russell Houston tipped his hat to the Cougars, noting they fought with all they had. “It’s extremely hard to beat somebody three times in a season,” he said. “You learn so much of someone’s tendencies.” The Bulldogs (17-2, 7-0)…

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Featured Football High School 

Burnet boys soccer shocks Davenport for 1st playoff win

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Davenport 3-1 in a Class 4A bi-district championship match that needed 80 minutes of regulation and two overtimes to decide. “This was an upset,” Burnet head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “(The Wolves) were expected to compete this year in the regionals at least. Last year was the first time the Bulldogs competed in the playoffs. This year was the first bi-district championship for the boys in school history. I’m so excited for our young men who work so hard. Our motto is…

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Burnet baseball finishes 1st round in 1st place

CAPTION: In a battle of District 24-4A undefeated, Will Johnson’s plate production helped lead the Burnet Bulldogs to victory. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lago Vista 7-0 March 22 for sole possession of first place in the District 24-4A standings. “They were pleased with the way we played,” head coach Russell Houston said. “We didn’t play perfect, but we played well. We talked a little bit after that that this is the same situation we were in a year ago. We’re a little healthier.…

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Burnet boys soccer readies for Davenport

CAPTION: The Burnet High School boys soccer program honors its seniors before the contest against Lago Vista March 1. They are Christian Flores-Mejia (left), Benjamin Crawford, Jose Flores-Aviles, Tres Maltos, Eric Huerta, Orlando Hernandez, Damian Ibanez and Derik Colis. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team will welcome San Antonio Davenport for a bi-district championship to begin the Class 4A playoffs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Bulldog Field. The reason why the Bulldogs (5-5, third in District 25-4A) are hosting the Wolves (12-8, 6-4 District 26-4A…

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Burnet baseballs beats Marble Falls in first matchup

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw and the Bulldogs add another big District 24-4A win by taking care of Marble Falls in five innings. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Marble Falls 23-1 March 19 in a contest that ended in five innings in District 24-4A play. “They’re a good team,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. “They took advantage of opportunities. We spotted a whole lot and had too many mistakes to overcome.” The Bulldogs (14-2, 4-0) took a 1-0 lead in the…

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Featured Powerlifting 

Burnet powerlifters end season with big gains

CAPTION: Three members of the Burnet High School girls powerlifting team compete at the state meet. Making the trip are coach Zane Hicks (left), Maddi Moise, Halle Maxwell, Abby Smith and head coach Tyler McIntosh. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls powerlifting season finished with two seniors and a sophomore competing with the top lifters in Texas at the state meet March 15 in Frisco. Senior Abby Smith finished 13th in the 123-pound weight class thanks to a squat of 295 pounds, a bench press of 165 pounds, and…

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Basketball College Featured High School Recruiting 

Burnet’s MaeSyn Gay signs to play for Hardin-Simmons University

CAPTION: Burnet senior MaeSyn Gay (second from right) signs her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball surrounded by her family that includes Thomas (left), Gabe and Jill Gay-Castillo and Tydrick Riley (right). Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior MaeSyn Gay made her commitment to Hardin-Simmons University official March 6 when she signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball. “The coach (Kendra Whitehead) is a great motivator and role model,” Gay said. “We’ll grow as Christian leaders. We all love each other. It reminded…

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Burnet baseball crushes Georgetown Gateway to remain unbeaten in district

CAPTION: Burnet senior Dash Denton and the Bulldogs continue their assault on District 24-4A with another lopsided victory, this time against Georgetown Gateway. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet high School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 9-1 March 14 in District 24-4A play. The Bulldogs (13-2, 3-0) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning thanks to a RBI single to center field by Matthew Valdez that scored Trey Morrow on a fielder’s choice. The run came after two outs. That score stood until the fifth inning when the…

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