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Burnet girls soccer beats Georgetown Gateway, heads to Marble Falls for regular-season finale

The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Georgetown Gateway 3-0 March 7 to remain undefeated in District 25-4A and capture the district crown for the first time in history. The Lady Dawgs (21-2-1, 11-0) now want to win all 12 district matches without dropping a game. They can if they can beat Marble Falls at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Mustang Stadium. The Lady Mustangs are entering the contest after beating Jarrell 3-0 March 7 and are locked into the runner-up spot, no matter the result of the…

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Burnet boys soccer loses to Lago Vista, locks in district seeding

The Burnet High School boys soccer team lost to Lago Vista 8-3 March 7. “This was an important match as it decided third place in District (24-4A),” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “Lago celebrated (its) senior night and (was) absolutely ready to play from the opening whistle. It was clear that this was going to be a track meet and a slug fest from the beginning” The Vikings scored within three minutes of the match’s start and added their second goal five minutes later. “it was looking bleak,” Boorman said.…

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Burnet baseball brings the bats in win against Jarrell

CAPTION: Cooper Faris and the Burnet Bulldogs pick up a win against Jarrell to begin District 24-4A play. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Jarrell 12-7 March 7 in the District 24-4A opener for both squads. “Getting off to a good start in district is important whether you’re on the road or at home,” head coach Russell Houston said. “Getting that first district win is important.” The Bulldogs averaged a little more than a run an inning that provided the run support for their defense…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Lago Vista, needs one more win for district crown

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs gather for a team photo after sweeping Lago Vista to remain undefeated in District 25-4A play. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team clawed out an 8-0 win against Lago Vista March 3 to remain unbeaten in District 25-4A play. “Your Lady Dawgs came out hard and played well,” head coach Kimberly Myhre said. “This puts us one game away from being district champions for the first time in school history.”  Brook Oliva and Amelia Griffin led with two goals each. Kaycie Banton,…

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Burnet baseball earns 3-1 record at Hill Country Classic

CAPTION: Kade Shaw was one of several Bulldogs to pitch during the Hill Country Classic March 2-4. Shaw and Dash Denton helped the Bulldogs defeat Pleasanton. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet High School baseball team earned 3-1 record during the Hill Country Classic the Bulldogs co-hosted with Llano March 2-4. They earned a 10-0 win against Fredericksburg, an 11-3 victory against Johnson City, and a 9-8 win against Pleasanton and lost to Elgin 4-3. “(Game) time limits are hard,” head coach Russell Houston said. “I honestly feel like if…

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Marble Falls, Burnet girls powerlifting finish fourth, fifth at regionals

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Lady Mustangs gather for a team photo after finishing fourth at the Class 4A Region II Division I powerlifting meet. Courtesy photo The Burnet and Marble Falls high school girls powerlifting teams competed at the Class 4A Region II Division I powerlifting meet March 3 where the Lady Mustangs were fourth in the team standings, and the Lady Dawgs finished fifth. Three Lady Mustangs — Kenadi Dalton, Chloe Humphries and Sophia Trudeau — and two Lady Dawgs — Maddi Moise and Abby Smith — finished in…

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Burnet baseball stays hungry for more success in 2023

The Burnet High School baseball team’s motivation for the 2023 season is how the Bulldogs’ 2022 season ended in a bi-district series loss to LaGrange. “I think they got a taste of it last year as a team getting in the playoffs,” head coach Russell Houston said. “They didn’t like how it ended. You give up four runs in three games and your season is over because you don’t hit. They came back a little hungrier. They like the feel of the playoffs.” Fans can see the Bulldogs during the…

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Burnet boys soccer beats Florence for the season sweep

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs came back from a deficit to beat Florence. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School boys soccer team slipped past Florence 3-2 Feb. 28 to win both contests in District 25-4A. “Varsity was short handed, and we took this opportunity to let boys who haven’t gotten that much playing time this year get in,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “I was pleased that the standard of play did not diminish.”  Florence took advantage of some miscommunication by the Bulldogs in the first half for a 1-0 lead. …

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball crushes Canyon Lake in five innings

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs are all smiles after making quick work of Canyon Lake. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School softball team crushed Fischer Canyon Lake 11-0 Feb. 28 in a contest that ended after five innings. The victory brings the Lady Dawgs’ season record to 7-7. But against Canyon Lake, Burnet showed its supremacy at the plate and on the field. Maddie Moise hit a three-run homer in the first inning and added a RBI triple in the second inning, while Elyse De Arcos hit a three-run homer…

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Burnet girls soccer post another shutout in lopsided win over Jarrell

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs continue to add to the win column with a big win against Jarrell. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Jarrell 9-0 Feb. 24 to remain in first place in District 25-4A at 9-0. “We came out strong and played hard and walked away with a great team win,” head coach Kimberly Myhre said. “We had lots of fans, and we are so grateful for all the support. These girls put in work daily and are so fun to watch, so thank you…

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