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Burnet volleyball sweeps Gatesville

CAPTION: Burnet junior setter Camryn Courtney calls on senior middle blocker Zaria Solis to end the rally with a thunderous kill. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Gatesville 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 Sept. 15 after falling to Salado 20-25, 22-25, 21-25 Sept. 12. Head coach Crystal Shipley noted all three Burnet squads defeated Gatesville. “Overall, this was a very successful week for all of our girls,” she said. The Burnet subvarsities played in the championships of their own tournaments Sept. 15-16. The junior varsity lost…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

An important week is upon us – week five of the Texas High School football season, and teams are starting to reveal plenty about themselves. Let’s dive in and examine what we’ve learned. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe and share.

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Burnet football shows muscle in win against Giddings

CAPTION: Burnet defensive coordinator Ben Speer (middle) talks to the Bulldogs after their win against Giddings Sept. 15. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football team crushed Giddings 35-7 Sept. 15 to go to 2-2 on the season. Burnet (2-2, District 13-4A Division I) welcomes Early (1-3, District 2-3A Division II) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, to Bulldog Field. While the game was lopsided, it didn’t start that way. Giddings recovered an onside kick to begin the contest and scored for the 7-0 lead. Meanwhile, the…

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Burnet football looks to continue success against Giddings

CAPTION: Giddings will look to contain Burnet senior receiver Grant Jones and not allow him to take over the game in 2023. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team welcomes Giddings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to Bulldog Field. The Bulldogs (1-2, District 13-4A Division I) are looking to even their record against a Buffalo team (1-2, District 2-3A Division II) that has the same goal. And Giddings will have plenty of eyes on senior Grant Jones who ensured a 28-7 victory last year thanks…

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Burnet football pushes Brownwood to play better

CAPTION: The Brownwood Lions and the Burnet Bulldogs didn’t shy away from contact during their four-quarter battle at Gordon Wood Stadium Sept. 8. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Brownwood 24-10 Sept. 8. The Bulldogs (1-2, District 13-4A Division I) welcome Giddings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to Bulldog Field. Wood said he was interested to see how his players would respond after a decisive win against Llano last week. Burnet junior quarterback Rhett Murray, senior receiver Grant Jones and the offense…

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Burnet football faces more challenges than Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet junior linebacker Khris Kassner and the Bulldogs aim to continue the great tackling when they play the Brownwood Lions Sept. 8. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football will face Brownwood at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Gordon Wood Stadium. The Bulldogs (1-1, District 13-4A Division I) beat Llano 47-12, while the Lions (2-0, District 2-4A Division I) defeated Marble Falls 56-7 on Sept. 1. Brownwood is ranked in the top 10 in Class 4A. “I think they’re really good,” Burnet head coach Bryan…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs come roaring out of the tunnel. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Happy Labor Day! And believe me, some will definitely be laboring today. Week three of the football season is upon the Highland Lakes, and some teams earned their first win, while others suffered their first loss, and still others are searching for that elusive victory. There’s much to discuss, so let’s get to it. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe…

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Burnet football beats Llano for first win in 2023

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Bryan Wood (standing, center) congratulates the Bulldogs on their win against Llano, their first of the 2023 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football team defeated Llano 47-12 Sept. 1 in the Bulldogs’ home opener. The Bulldogs (1-1, District 13-4A Division I) now turn their attention to Brownwood (2-0). Llano welcomes Austin Crockett. Both games will be played at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The game turned in Burnet’s favor immediately. The Bulldogs won the coin toss and elected to defer to…

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Burnet, Llano renew rivalry in anticipated match-up

Photo by Briley Mitchell/DustDevilDiver Photography The Burnet High School football team welcomes Llano, a long-time rival, to Bulldog Field at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. It’s the Yellow Jackets’ (1-0, District 13-3A Division I) first visit to Burnet since the 31-21 Bulldog win in 2017. Llano won its week one game 28-13 against Jarrell Aug. 25. The Bulldogs (0-1, District 13-4A Division I) lost to La Vernia 49-27 Aug. 25. Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said plenty has stood out during his film study about the Yellow Jackets. “How hard…

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Burnet volleyball wins Little River Academy tournament

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs celebrate winning the Little River Academy tournament, which was a team goal during the 2023 season. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team is the Little River Academy Tournament champions after winning five consecutive matches Aug. 24 and 26. The Lady Dawgs (13-7) beat Little River Academy 25-10, 25-11; Chilton 25-4, 25-5; Thrall 25-22, 29-30, 15-13; District 19-4A rival Georgetown Gateway 25-23, 17-25, 15-13; and Little River Academy 25-13, 26-24. Head coach Crystal Shipley said the Lady Dawgs’ greatness goes back to a pledge…

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