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Burnet’s Rygaard qualifies for powerlifting state meet

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Powerlifting, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior powerlifters Brady Rygaard (left) and Jack VanAartsen are all smiles as they wear their regional medals. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior Brady Rygaard is competing at the Class 4A powerlifting state meet after hitting the qualifying standard at the Region 2, Division 2 meet March 9. Rygaard lifted a total of 1,380 pounds to finish third in the 165-pound weight class. “He was 80 pounds over the qualifying total,” head coach Tyler McIntosh said. “The total he had to hit was 1,300. We knew he could…

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Burnet baseball scorches Lampasas in 5 innings

March 13, 2024March 15, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #grandslam, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior pitcher Kade Shaw and the Bulldogs continue to roll through the line-up and games thanks to playing tough defense and hot bats. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team seared Lampasas 15-2 March 12 in the second game of District 24-4A play that ended in five innings. “We’re seeing the ball really well,” head coach Russell Houston said. “The kicker is to put pressure on them and to answer right back, which takes pressure off your pitcher.” The Bulldogs trailed 2-0 when the…

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Burnet’s Solis signs volleyball scholarship to play for Texas Lutheran

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #TLU, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School senior Zaria Solis signs her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Texas Lutheran University as her mother, Deanna Solis, looks on. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle blocker Zaria Solis solidified her commitment to Texas Lutheran University by signing her National Letter of Intent March 4. “When I first went there, it felt like home,” Solis said. “It didn’t feel like home on any other campus.” Simply, Solis could have had her pick between volleyball and basketball. Solis has been…

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Marble Falls track continues upward trend at Taylor meet

March 8, 2024March 11, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning0 comment

The Marble Falls High School track and field varsity teams each finished third overall in the team divisions of the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 7. The Mustangs scored 108 points, while the Lady Mustangs earned 91 points in the varsity divisions. “When kids get handed a gold, silver or bronze medal, a fascinating phenomenon takes place — they start to believe in themselves more and as a result, they start working more,” head coach Austin Silva said. “(They’re) pushing themselves more at practice. More kids…

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Three Burnet Lady Dawg powerlifters qualify for state

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls powerlifting team is third at the Region 2, Class 4A Large School meet thanks to some outstanding individual performances that led to earning numerous medals. Courtesy photo A record number of Burnet High School Lady Dawg powerlifters competed at the Region 2, Class 4A Large school meet March 1 and didn’t squander opportunities to win medals and qualify for the Class 4A state meet. That all added up to the Lady Dawgs finishing third overall in the team competition led by a trio of…

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Burnet baseball defeats Jarrell to begin district play

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs’ win against Jarrell gave head coach Russell Houston his 300th career victory as a coach in more than two decades in the profession. Photo by Jacob Atkinson/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team scorched Jarrell 11-1 March 5 in the District 24-4A opener for both teams. “To start off district with a win is always a good thing,” head coach Russell Houston said. “It sets the tone for everything else. I think anytime you can win games on the road, it’s a good thing.” The…

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New personal bests highlight Marble Falls Mustang Relays

March 2, 2024March 4, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls freshman Madison Cuplin takes home three gold medals and runs on two relays for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School track and field program hosted the Mustang Relays Feb. 29. Teams from Burnet, Fredericksburg, Gatesville, Lago Vista, Lampasas, San Antonio Davenport and Wimberley competed against the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. Burnet, Lago Vista, Lampasas and Marble Falls compete in District 24-4A. “Any time you get a chance to compete against teams you’ll see at district early in the season, it…

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Burnet track competes at the Liberty Hill meet

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILrunning, #UILtrack0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet middle-distance specialist Victor Aviles is showing why he won the Class 4A state championship in the 800 meters in 2023. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams began the 2024 season by competing at the Panther Relays hosted by Liberty Hill High School Feb. 24. The meet drew Austin Westlake, Cedar Park Vista Ridge, Florence, Fredericksburg. Georgetown High and Leander Glenn. Burnet’s Victor Aviles, the defending Class 4A 800-meter state champion, took gold in the event, crossing the finish line in just…

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Burnet baseball beats Llano in home opener

February 27, 2024February 28, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbaseball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Dash Denton (1) greets teammate Will Johnson after he scores a run for the Bulldogs during their home opener against Llano. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team dominated Llano 22-0 Feb. 26 in its home opener. The Bulldogs (5-1) were simply overpowering in every phase of the contest and set the tone in the first inning. Burnet junior pitcher Kade Shaw (2-0) struck out the first batter he faced, gave up an infield single, struck out the third batter, gave up a…

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Burnet girls soccer on course to repeat as district champs

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILsoccer0 comment

The Burnet High School girls soccer team continues to roll through District 25-4A. The Lady Dawgs (14-4-2, 8-0) have allowed three goals in eight district matches. Meanwhile, they have scored 54 goals during that time span. The latest drubbing came against Florence where Burnet won 9-1 Feb. 20. Amelia Griffin scored a hat trick and recorded an assist. Brook Oliva, Kaycie Banton and Julie Suazo each scored 2 goals. Oliva also had 3 assists, while Taylor Petty and Banton each had 2, and Reagan Shipley finished with 1. The defending…