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Burnet boys basketball begins new era

CAPTION: New Burnet High School boys basketball head coach Juston Weldon (left) takes over the program from Roy Kiser, who spent more than two decades with the Bulldogs. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team begins the 2025-26 season by welcoming Belton Tuesday, Nov. 18, to The Doghouse. Junior varsity 1 plays at 5 p.m., junior varsity 2 takes the court at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity plays at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs have three returning lettermen from last year’s squad that finished third in…

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Burnet girls basketball loses to Stephenville

CAPTION: Burnet sophomore Maycee Floyd has the hot hand right now. Head coach Kim Payten says she hopes its continues. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Stephenville 65-15 Nov. 14. “They came out and they pressed us hard,” said head coach Kim Payten, who is in her first year with the Lady Dawgs. “They got buckets from the press. They’re very well coached, they’re very well put together. They can shoot.” In an attempt to change the momentum, Payten said she called…

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Faith Academy boys split games in opening week

CAPTION: Faith Academy sophomore point guard Austin Skahill is earning valuable minutes right against some challenging opponents. Photo by Stennis Shotts The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team lost to Lake Travis 86-59 Nov. 15 after beating San Antonio St. Mary’s Hall 69-59 Nov. 11. Flames head coach Zakk Revelle said he saw plenty of positives and plenty of opportunities to get better. Against the Cavaliers, he pointed out keys that indicate progress. The Flames (1-4) had a nine-point deficit after the first quarter that went to 15…

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