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Burnet football looks to continue success against Giddings

CAPTION: Giddings will look to contain Burnet senior receiver Grant Jones and not allow him to take over the game in 2023. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team welcomes Giddings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to Bulldog Field. The Bulldogs (1-2, District 13-4A Division I) are looking to even their record against a Buffalo team (1-2, District 2-3A Division II) that has the same goal. And Giddings will have plenty of eyes on senior Grant Jones who ensured a 28-7 victory last year thanks…

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Boerne Champion takes quick lead, outlasts Canyon Lake

CAPTION: Canyon Lake’s Caden Rodriguez turns upfield for some good yardage agains the Boerne Champion Chargers Friday, Sept. 8. The Chargers prevailed, 42-20. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Boerne Champion Chargers beat the Canyon Lake Hawks 42-20 Sept. 8. The Chargers jumped out to a 21-0 lead, and try as they might, the Hawks just couldn’t overcome it. The Hawks (1-2 overall, 0-0 District 13-4A Division I) demonstrated they could move the ball against the Chargers, wracking up 340 total yards with 313 coming on the ground. Senior Caden Rodriguez led…

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Mental errors, speed too much for Marble Falls football against Killeen Chaparral

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior Jaime Castillo dives into the end zone, which leads to a 14-14 tie with Killeen Chaparral with under 2 minutes left to play in the first half. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Killeen Chaparral 34-21 Sept. 8. The Mustangs (0-3, District 13-4A Division I) now prepare for a road trip to Kerrville Tivy (3-0, District 13-5A Division II) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. “Coming out of halftime, it’s all there,” Marble Falls head coach Brian Herman…

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Burnet football faces more challenges than Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet junior linebacker Khris Kassner and the Bulldogs aim to continue the great tackling when they play the Brownwood Lions Sept. 8. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football will face Brownwood at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Gordon Wood Stadium. The Bulldogs (1-1, District 13-4A Division I) beat Llano 47-12, while the Lions (2-0, District 2-4A Division I) defeated Marble Falls 56-7 on Sept. 1. Brownwood is ranked in the top 10 in Class 4A. “I think they’re really good,” Burnet head coach Bryan…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs come roaring out of the tunnel. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Happy Labor Day! And believe me, some will definitely be laboring today. Week three of the football season is upon the Highland Lakes, and some teams earned their first win, while others suffered their first loss, and still others are searching for that elusive victory. There’s much to discuss, so let’s get to it. Watch videos on Highland Lakes sports by going to Fierro’s YouTube channel and searching for The Broad Podcaster. Please like, subscribe…

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Burnet football beats Llano for first win in 2023

CAPTION: Burnet head coach Bryan Wood (standing, center) congratulates the Bulldogs on their win against Llano, their first of the 2023 season. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School football team defeated Llano 47-12 Sept. 1 in the Bulldogs’ home opener. The Bulldogs (1-1, District 13-4A Division I) now turn their attention to Brownwood (2-0). Llano welcomes Austin Crockett. Both games will be played at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The game turned in Burnet’s favor immediately. The Bulldogs won the coin toss and elected to defer to…

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Burnet, Llano renew rivalry in anticipated match-up

Photo by Briley Mitchell/DustDevilDiver Photography The Burnet High School football team welcomes Llano, a long-time rival, to Bulldog Field at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. It’s the Yellow Jackets’ (1-0, District 13-3A Division I) first visit to Burnet since the 31-21 Bulldog win in 2017. Llano won its week one game 28-13 against Jarrell Aug. 25. The Bulldogs (0-1, District 13-4A Division I) lost to La Vernia 49-27 Aug. 25. Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said plenty has stood out during his film study about the Yellow Jackets. “How hard…

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Marble Falls football looks to contain Brownwood

CAPTION: Swarming to the football and not giving up big plays are keys to the Mustangs’ success against Brownwood. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School football team will travel to play the Brownwood Lions, its first trip to Gordon Wood Stadium in decades. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. The stadium is located at 3206 Milam Drive. The Mustangs (0-1, District 13-4A Division I) are in search of their first win of the season, while the Lions (1-0, District 2-4A Division I)…

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Wimberley dominates Canyon Lake in season opener

CAPTION: Canyon Lake’s Harrison Gilliam looks for some open area to run on a kick-off return against the Wimberley Texans. The Texans beat the Hawks, 60-6, in the Aug. 25 season opener. Photo by Daniel Clifton The Wimberley Texans opened the 2023 season with a 60-6 win over the Canyon Lake Hawks in the two teams annual “Battle of the Backbone.” The Texans (1-0 overall, 0-0 District 13-4A Division II) used several short-field situations and Canyon Lake mishaps to their advantage. The Hawks (0-1 overall, 0-0 District 13-4A Division I)…

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Burnet football loses to La Vernia to begin the season

The Burnet High School football team lost to La Vernia 49-27 Aug. 25 to begin the 2023 season. The Bulldogs (0-1) are preparing for Llano in the home opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Bulldog Field. “I think (the Bears) are truly a good team,” Burnet head coach Bryan Wood said. “I feel like we got taken to the wood shed. They controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides. We could never get into a rhythm offensively. Defensively, we couldn’t get off the field. They’re really big…

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