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Burnet volleyball beats Lago Vista in four sets to earn first district win

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School volleyball team began the District 24-4A campaign with a 25-16, 24-26, 25-20, 25-18 win at Lago Vista Sept. 23. “It was a game of back and forth with scrappy defenses on both sides,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “This was a big win for our girls.” Burnet’s junior varsity and freshman squads also earned dominating victories against Lago Vista, Shipley added. “They continue to get better and shut teams down,” she said. “It’s so exciting to see the depth our program has.” Burnet welcomes Lampasas Tuesday,…

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Volleyball roundup: Marble Falls, Burnet to begin district play

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Chloe Humphreys dives for a dig. She and the Lady Mustangs begin District 24-4A play at Jarrell. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School volleyball team wrapped up its pre-district schedule Sept. 20 with a loss to Gatesville 11-25, 25-23, 21-25, 23-25. Now the Lady Mustangs turn their attention to the District 24-4A opener at Jarrell, 1100 FM 487, at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. “(The Gatesville match) was our first where we’ve had our entire team back from illness or injuries,” head coach Kait…

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Burnet’s Hudson Bennett sets new personal best at national meet, teammates win medals at Salado

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs take aim at a great finish at the Salado Tenroc Invitational where they were third. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Ludecke Photography Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett posted a new personal best in the 5K thanks to clocking 14 minutes and 44 seconds at the Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational at Irvine, Calif., Friday, Sept. 16. He was 55th out of 229 elite runners in the men’s sweepstakes race. Meanwhile, his teammates competed at the Salado Tenroc Invitational Sept. 15. The Lady Dawgs were third in the varsity…

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HS running: Burnet Lady Dawgs, Bennett earn medals, Canyon Lake runs well, too

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #canyonlake, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #hawks, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett (No. 428) and the pack at the San Antonio FEAST meet Sept. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography. Canyon Lake runners photos by Daniel Clifton and Burnet photos are courtesy of head coach Roy Kiser Sept. 3 San Antonio FEAST Meet Boys Class 5A-6A Elite Race Burnet senior Hudson Bennett finished third in 15:00. David Mora, who ran unattached, won the race in 14:51.59, while Marcelo Parra of Texas Military Institute was second in 14:54.62. Humidity made its presence felt throughout the race. Class…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs beat Llano Lady Jackets in three sets

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet junior middle blocker Zaria Solis hits through the Llano block to help the Lady Dawgs earn the point and the win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team showed once more why it’s a squad on the sport’s radar in the state. The Lady Dawgs (13-7, District 24-4A) defeated Llano 25-18, 25-17, 25-10 Aug. 30. The Lady Jackets (7-12, District 5-3A) took a 4-1 lead highlighted by junior Khira Batiste’s kill. But Burnet junior outside hitter MaeSyn Gay recorded a spike that triggered a…

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Burnet cross country runners earn gold, silver medals

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls varsity team finished second in that division, while the girls junior varsity won its division at all the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 26. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett is proving once more why he is considered among the best in the state. The Bulldog finished fifth at the prestigious Elite race of the Southlake Carroll Invitational in 14 minutes and 58 seconds Aug. 27. He finished the first mile in “an amazing 9:22,” head coach Roy Kiser said.…

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Burnet volleyball earns bronze at tourney, gets more than wins

August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

A stellar 2021 season opened doors for better competition and memories from a road trip that will last long after the Burnet High School volleyball players’ eligibility ends. The Lady Dawgs (9-5) accepted an invitation to compete at the inaugural Tournament on the Bay in Bay City Aug. 19-20 where they captured the bronze medal thanks to posting a 5-1 record. Outside hitter MaeSyn Gay and middle blocker Zaria Solis, who are both juniors, were named to the all-tournament team. Burnet defeated Mabank 25-20, 24-26, 15-14 for third place and…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #Eagles, #Flames, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #smokingforjesus, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL1 Comment

Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. We’re hours away from the first football scrimmages for Highland Lakes teams and revelations will be witnessed. Let’s start with the Marble Falls Mustangs, who welcome Leander Glenn at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Make no mistake, the Grizzlies will come to Mustang Stadium with talent and depth. These Mustangs will learn plenty about themselves, especially in the two groups that will feature brand new starters: the…

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Burnet volleyball shows its mental toughness in win against Blanco

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

It’s almost as if there wasn’t an offseaon. The Burnet High School volleyball team began the 2022 season with a win against Blanco 19-25, 25-21, 16-25, 25-12, 16-14 Aug. 9 in front of a packed crowd at The Doghouse. Students, alumnae, family members and fans were treated to outstanding play from both teams, Burnet head coach Crystal Shipley said. “It was up and down the entire match but when it clicked, it clicked,” she said. “I’m so proud of them for not giving up when it would have been easy…

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Scrimmages help Burnet volleyball get ready for season opener

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School volleyball team begins another chapter of its history on Tuesday, Aug. 9, when the Lady Dawgs welcome Blanco to The Doghouse, 1000 The Green Mile. The varsity takes the court at 6 p.m. after the subvarsities play at 5 p.m. Head coach Crystal Shipley has two key traits she wants to see from her athletes during the matches. “I hope to see confidence and trust build with our team,” she said. One week earlier the Lady Dawgs began two-a-days and finished the week in a scrimmage…