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Burnet football looks to begin 2022 with a statement

CAPTION: Burnet senior Jose Rodriguez is one of two running backs who will be counted on to move the chains during the season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Turning the fortunes of the Burnet High School football team around begins against La Vernia, the Bulldogs’ season opener opponent, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Bulldog Field, 1400 Bulldog Stadium Drive. La Vernia posted a 2-9 record last season and 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I to finish fourth and advance to the playoffs where the Bears lost to eventual…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The Burnet Lady Dawgs athletics program is moving from very good to great. Just look at the success. The basketball team joined the volleyball team in qualifying for the Class 4A Region III tournament, known to many as the Houston region. That is a tough road, indeed, to get to the state tournament. Credit volleyball head coach Crystal Shipley and her team for setting the bar for…

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