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Burnet softball wins area series, makes program history

The Burnet High School softball team defeated Smithville 3-1 in game two May 5 of the best-of-three area series to advance to the regional quarterfinals. Next up is Salado, an old district rival, in a best-of-three series. Game one is at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Salado. Game two is at 7 p.m. at Friday, May 12, at Bulldog Diamonds. Game three, if necessary, will be announced at a later date. This is the first time the Lady Dawgs have won two postseason rounds in the same season, which…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball beats Smithville behind Crawford’s 200th strikeout of the season

CAPTION: Lead-off batter Journey Denton safely steals third base before she heads home during the Lady Dawgs’ 11-1 victory against Smithville. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team clobbered Smithville 11-1 May 4 in game one of the best-of-three area series of the Class 4A playoffs. The contest ended after five innings. The Lady Dawgs (District 24-4A champions) will attempt to win the series when the two teams meet for game two at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Dripping Springs High School. Leading the way…

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