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Coach Terry sees plenty to like about the Burnet receivers

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Wide receivers coach Aaron Terry studies the movements and patterns of his players. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When the Burnet High School receivers line up for offensive possessions, their coach wants to see several traits on display. One of the biggest is toughness – in running routes, in catching the ball, in finishing plays and especially in blocking. Toughness typically leads to another trait coach Aaron Terry wants. “I think it’s a 100 percent mentality when it comes to what I like to do,” he said. Part of his…

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How Burnet football develops quarterbacks

July 24, 2026July 28, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #QBschool, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: One student of Burnet CISD quarterback school is junior Fisher Powell (right). The school was conducted by offensive coordinator and quarterback Tyler Fambrough (left). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro At about the same time the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District’s football program was starting 7 on 7 in May, new offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Tyler Fambrough had just finished teaching his quarterback school. Three of the students included juniors Cooper Evans and Fisher Powell and senior Brian Johnson. Powell and Johnson split time at the position in 2025.…

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Burnet football to conduct camp, other events

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #summercamps, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Head coach Ben Speer is directing another Bulldog football camp and announced other important dates for his players and their families. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football program has announced some important dates in July leading to the start of training camp next month. Top of the list is the Bulldogs’ football camp July 27-30 tentatively scheduled for 8-10 a.m. Head coach Ben Speer emphasized the importance of attendance of this camp for his freshmen. “It’s so vital,” he said. He listed a number…

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Burnet volleyball preparing for busy July

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District volleyball program will conduct its Lady Dawg camp next week directed by head coach Crystal Shipley (standing and applauding, left) and assistant coaches Brent Kelley (seated, right) and Treasure Ellerbe. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Days remains before the start of the 2026 Burnet Consolidated Independent School District volleyball camp, which is Monday-Wednesday, July 27-29. Third- through sixth-graders will camp from 8:30-10:30 a.m., while seventh- through ninth-graders will take the court from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Head coach Crystal Shipley, who is the camp director,…

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Burnet boys soccer concludes summer league

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Ricardo Flores (right) hurries to get in prime defensive position during a 7 versus 7 match against Marble Falls. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Highland Lakes Soccer League in July wraps up Monday, July 20, with matches beginning at 6 p.m. at the Burnet Middle School Stadium. The 7 versus 7 league features boys teams from Burnet, Lampasas and Marble Falls. New Burnet head coach Aaron Jimenez, who serves as the league director, said he has witnessed many positives over the last several weeks. “I think my…

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Burnet graduate Shaw to pitch for Sam Houston State

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #collegebaseball, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leopards, #ncaa, #ncaabaseball, #SamHouston, #Temple, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #TJC0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet High School graduate Kade Shaw’s competitive spirit will serve him well as he competes for a role on the Sam Houston State University pitching staff. Courtesy photo Former Burnet High School pitcher Kade Shaw has found his new program. Shaw will be attending Sam Houston State University. “They’re a really good program,” he said. “They came in contact with me. And it was something that I knew was right, and I ended up making decisions based off that.” Shaw, who graduated from Burnet in 2024, spent the last two…

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Burnet football begins final weeks of strength and conditioning

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Coy Sikes performs seated dumbbell shoulder presses as Pablo Lopez Carter serves as the spotter. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football program has only a few days left of summer strength and conditioning and head coach Ben Speer indicated the Bulldogs are taking advantage of every minute. Players and coaches returned July 6 after taking a week off June 29-July 3. “We talked to some on vacation and several playing baseball this year,” Speer said. “You’re coming back, working hard, getting excited. I’m starting…

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Burnet football announces addition to staff – Casey Buck

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #football, #GODAWGS, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Casey Buck is joining the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District staff after a recommendation from another member of the Bulldog family. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School football team added a coach for the upcoming school year – Casey Buck, who will coach the outside linebackers. Head coach Ben Speer made the announcement recently. “He’s been here, him and his wife (Jodi) moved here,” Speer said. “We’re excited about coach Buck. (The Bucks) were wanting to get back to this area.” Buck spent last season as the running backs…

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Burnet softball player’s BA ranks in top 50 in the state

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#alldistrict, #allstate, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leader, #softball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet lead-off batter Journey Denton performed that role beautifully by getting on base, typically with a powerful hits. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School softball player Journey Denton recently learned of another achievement during her final year in Kelly green. Denton’s .656 batting average ranked No. 31 by Texas High School Softball in a leaderboard that included players in Classes 2A-6A. “I’m just grateful for it because I’ve put in hours and hours of hitting with my dad (Chris), with my select coaches and with my high…

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New Burnet boys soccer coach Jimenez sees path for more success

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #futbol, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #soccer, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet boys soccer head coach Aaron Jimenez watches his players as they go through their conditioning by running lines. It’s part of their summer program. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Aaron Jimenez looked at home as he watched members of the Burnet High School boys soccer team get their conditioning work in after participating in a weightlifting session. The Bulldogs showed exactly why Jimenez wanted to become their head coach. He resigned as the Florence girls soccer head coach to come to Burnet. Before that, he was the Killeen…