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Burnet girls hoops takes on China Spring

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops, #uilplayoffs0 comment

The Burnet High School girls basketball team will face China Spring at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Copperas Cove High School for a bi-district championship. It’s a rematch of the season opener Nov. 5. The Lady Cougars (17-16, 4-6 third in District 23-4A) prevailed 56-53. “We’re a way different team,” Burnet head coach Doug Messer said. “I bet they are, too. “ The game in November was played at China Spring and Burnet (17-15, 8-2 District 24-4A runner-up) was without junior Journey Denton and senior Sydney Lough, who were…

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Burnet girls basketball adds wins to keep district lead

January 28, 2025January 29, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountysports, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #highlandlaketx, #hillcountrysports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Sydney Lough helps the Lady Dawgs control the pace and the results of each game. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team slipped past Taylor 45-38 Jan. 28 after crushing Salado 42-29 Jan. 24 and Marble Falls 49-25 Jan. 22 to remain atop of the District 24-4A standings. Taylor had a three-game winning streak snapped by Jarrell 42-35 Jan. 24 and entered the contest against the Lady Dawgs confident. But Burnet wouldn’t be denied, taking a 13-10 lead after the first…

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Burnet boys soccer continues march through district

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #pitch, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team defeated Florence 12-2 Jan. 23 after tying Austin Eastside Memorial 2-2 Jan. 17. In the regular season finale against Florence, Burnet prevailed 2-1. “Last year the Buffalos were making strides during the season,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. Not this year thanks to Miguel Valdez, who was unstoppable. Out of his 9 shots, 6 found the back of the net. He also had 2 assists. Valdez was named the Man of the Match. Boorman noted Valdez’s scoring is because he simply kept grinding.…

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Hill Country Elite finishes 2nd at Canadian event

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #Elite, #football, #gridiron, #highlandlakesports, #highlandlakestx, #HillCountryElite, #hillcountrysports, #marblefallstx, #youthfootball0 comment

The Hill Country Elite was the runner-up at the Battle on the Prairies tournament in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada Jan. 11-14. The Elite defeated 14U Manitoba Selects 19-6 in its opener and 13U Saskatchewan Selects 20-0 and lost to the Alberta Golden Bears A 24-8 in the championship. Down 16-8, the Elite reached the Golden Bears’ six-yard line. A dropped pass on the four-yard line ended the drive. With less than a minute remaining and needing another possession, the Elite called for a blitz that didn’t work. “Every game was competitive,”…

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Burnet boys soccer beats Travis in district opener

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #rebels, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #Travis, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team beat Austin Travis 1-0 in the District 25-4A opener Jan. 14. The lone goal was scored by Genesis Ceron on a deflection on the Bulldogs’ first free kick of the night. Head coach Benjamin Boorman indicated the Bulldogs had numerous opportunities to add more. “We had so many chances,” he said. He pointed out that Hector Arredondo and Marco Campos “controlled the midfield and fed Miguel Valdez and Genesis Ceron into Travis’ territory all night.” Boorman commended Burnet’s defense, which was exceptional.…

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Burnet boys soccer competes through freezing temperatures at tourney

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School boys soccer team went 1-2 at the Manor tournament last weekend. The Bulldogs beat Columbus 2-0 thanks to goals from Miguel Valdez and Ricardo Flores. They lost to Manor New Tech in a contest that was played in 20 mph winds and freezing rain “that felt like 20 degrees,” head coach Benjamin Boorman said. “New Tech’s left winger used the wind to whip in a ball from the left flank to their striker at the top of the 18, and he perfectly glanced a header from…

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Faith Academy girls basketball beats Brentwood Christian, Keystone

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #Burnetcountytx, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #keepthefaith, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #TAPPSbasketball, #TAPPShoops, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy of Marble Falls freshman guard Layla Terrell (10) and senior post Hadley Shipley (2) don’t allow the Round Rock Brentwood Christian ball handler to make a pass or dribble. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team defeated San Antonio Keystone 60-49 Jan. 4 on the heels of defeating Round Rock Brentwood Christian 65-38 Dec. 30. The victory against Keystone was in District 4-3A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Head coach Harvey Vaughn took a hard look at…

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Marble Falls football hosts Burnet in district opener

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #marblefallstx, #Mustangs, #UIL, #UILfootball0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior defensive lineman Noah Lyon’s sixth sense for the ball makes him an important part of the defense. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Burnet County clash between the Bulldogs and the Mustangs is always big for residents, alumni and students. The 110th edition isn’t any different except that because it’s also the District 4-4A Division I opener, it simply might mean more. “The reality is it’s a five-team district,” Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman said. “You win one, you’re in. When we set our goals, we…

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Marble Falls football shuts out Brackenridge

September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnetcountytx, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakesSports, #highlandlakestx, #marblefallstx, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

The Marble Falls High School football team scorched San Antonio Brackenridge 49-0 Sept. 20 int the Mustangs’ homecoming game to even its record to 2-2. The loss is the Eagles’ 14th in a row. “That kids did a great job the second half; we’ve got to connect two halves,” Mustangs head coach Keri Timmerman said. “That’s the thing right now with our kids, just figuring out what we’re going to have to do to be clean in the first half and then finish the second half. They’re making plays we…

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Burnet volleyball to face China Spring Nov. 7 in 3rd round of playoffs

November 3, 2023November 6, 2023 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #uilplayoffs, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs display another gold ball to signify another postseason win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team defeated Caldwell 25-20, 25-11, 25-19 Nov. 2 in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs, one day earlier than most teams play in the second round. It’s the third consecutive victory in the area round. “’Im so proud of our entire team and staff,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “We are blessed with an amazing staff and with girls that are hard workers. They…