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Burnet boys soccer beats Travis in district opener

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 girls basketball outlasts Jarrell

The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Jarrell 46-43 Jan. 14. The victory puts the Lady Dawgs (12-14, 3-1) in a three-way tie for first in District 24-4A with Salado (16-11, 3-1) and the Lady Cougars (22-6, 3-1). The two teams played to a 9-9 tie in the first quarter then Jarrell dropped in 16 points and limited Burnet to 8 for a 25-17 advantage at the half. “We struggled early in the game,” Burnet head coach Doug Messer said. “Part of that is the energy level. Jarrell is…

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Burnet football celebrates 2024 season

CAPTION: Burnet junior running back Josiah Coronado was one of several Bulldogs who had terrific 2024 seasons and received several postseason honors. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football program celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 season during a fish fry banquet Jan. 13. The program’s motto was “Be the One.” Head coach Ben Speer noted the drive for success last season began Nov. 20, 2023, the first day of the offseason program. “We saw huge gains made and culture development,” he said. “These guys have been…

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Burnet boys soccer competes through freezing temperatures at tourney

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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Burnet girls basketball defeats Taylor

The Burnet High School girls basketball team crushed Taylor 52-37 Jan. 10 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs (11-14, 2-1) established their dominance in the first period by dropping 19 points and keeping the Lady Ducks to 6 points. They added to the advantage to race to a 27-9 lead at the intermission. That allowed head coach Doug Messer to substitute freely throughout the second half. He noted his players drove to the basket, which gave them the option to shoot or pass. “We had a lot of assists…

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Burnet girls basketball loses to Salado

CAPTION: Burnet senior point guard Sydney Lough (5) and the Lady Dawgs hosted Salado in a contest that was played very well, even if the outcome wasn’t what they wanted. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Salado 63-54 Jan. 7 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Eagles (14-11, 1-1) led 13-11 after the first quarter but earned the necessary separation in the second period when they outscored the Lady Dawgs (10-14, 1-1 ) 18-12 for the 31-25 half-time lead. Burnet didn’t win…

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Burnet girls basketball aims to continue winning ways

CAPTION: Burnet senior Sydney Lough returns to help the Lady Dawgs defend their district title. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team will walk into Max Copeland Gym at Marble Falls High School with several familiar faces to begin District 24-4A play Friday, Jan. 3. The varsity game tips off at 2:30 p.m. The Lady Dawgs feature a veteran roster led by seniors Sydney Lough, Aubrey Mathews, Cydney Robison, Sierra Schaefer and Kloe Shannon. The one change that happened during the offseason was at head…

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Ten Highland Lakes Insights

CAPTION: Llano football head coach Matt Green hands the bi-district championship trophy to his players. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, here is my list of blessings this semester.

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Marble Falls sixth-graders repeat as league champs

CAPTION: Marble Falls quarterback Charles Wood weaves his way to the end the zone for the Mustangs’ final score of 2024. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer’s sixth-graders defeated Burnet White 22-16 Nov. 16 to win back-to-back Hill Country Youth Football League titles. “That’s what a rivalry game is supposed to be,” head coach Nicholas Wood said. “Those (Burnet) boys fought hard. It’s what you hope a championship would be. Those boys are super athletic. They play hard. Those coaches coach them well.” Marble…

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Marble Falls, Burnet sixth-graders play for league title

CAPTION: Marble Falls defenders Austin Miller (left), Reese Butler, Tristan Moseley, Colton Thornberry and Lucas Francois celebrate after earning the first safety of the season. Butler and Francois made the tackle. Courtesy photoThe Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer’s sixth-grade team welcomes Burnet White to Mustang Stadium to play for the Division I championship of the Hill Country Youth Football League. The game is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Mustang Stadium. Marble Falls is looking to repeat as the league champion. Burnet advanced to the title game by…

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