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Burnet football uses bye week to work on technique, basics

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The trenches are all about technique and the Burnet Bulldogs used their bye week to get better at the technique of blocking. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Though District 13-4A Division I is on a bye this week, the Burnet High School football team continued to practice each day in preparation for the final five weeks of the regular season and the most important part of its schedule. That begins with the district opener against Lampasas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Bulldog Field, 1400 Bulldog Stadium Drive.…

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Burnet volleyball earns second district victory

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #lladydawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs added another valuable district win when they beat Lampasas in three sets. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team took care of another rival Sept. 27 when the Lady Dawgs swept Lampasas 25-16, 25-15, 26-24 to move to 2-0 in District 24-4A. And thanks to wins by the freshman and junior varsity teams, the Burnet program took all three matches. “What a great environment it was,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “Rivalries are fun.” The varsity “came out on fire” and dominated the first…

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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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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 25, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs have won two in a row and are showing they are a force to be reckoned with in District 13-4A Division I play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. Three of the four Burnet County football teams are on byes this week and for some squads, it comes at the right time. Highland Lakes fans have watched some great effort from their teams and…

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Burnet football beats Early in a wild finish that can be summed up in 2 words: Bulldog Fight

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet offensive line is doing its part by pass protecting and opening holes for running backs that helps the Bulldogs earn wins. Photo courtesy of Mandy Groothoff The Burnet High School football ends its pre-district schedule with a come-from-behind 49-48 win at Early Sept. 23 and proved once more the Bulldog Fight is real. Burnet (3-2, District 13-4A Division I) led for almost four quarters. But a late Longhorns touchdown tied the contest at 35-35 with five minutes left. Bulldogs senior quarterback Tanner O’Hair found senior receiver Braden…

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Burnet football wants better execution against Early

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet defense faces another throw-first offense when the Bulldogs travel to face Early. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team hits the road again Friday, Sept. 26, with the goal of having similar results. Fresh off the Bulldogs’ (2-2, District 13-4A Division I) 28-7 win against Giddings, Burnet is looking to wrap up its pre-district schedule with some momentum headed into the bye week. But the Early Longhorns (2-2, District 2-3A Division II) need the same, which makes this an intriguing match-up. The Longhorns…

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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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Burnet volleyball takes the sweep at Gatesville

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

CAPTION: The Burnet Lady Dawgs earn a big win at Gatesville. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball program left Gatesville with sweeps of the Lady Hornets Sept. 16. The varsity won 24-26, 25-15, 25-18, 25-20. “It was a great night for all three teams,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “The varsity Lady Dawgs got a much-needed, well-overdo win in four sets. We tried some new things and it seemed to help the team gain confidence once again.” Burnet (14-11, District 24-4A) was paced senior outside hitter McKenzie Davis with…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Eagles, #Flames, #gobigred, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Llano, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #Mustangs, #smokingforjesus, #stingemjackets, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #YellowJackets0 comment

CAPTION: Junior Cross Sanchez and the Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames showed a solid week of practice when they hosted San Antonio FEAST Sept. 16. Photo by Stennis Shotts 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 speeding through the pre-district schedule with one team finishing its rehearsals last week to prepare for the start of district play. Many characteristics and traits are revealing themselves on teams. Some are good and some need…

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Burnet football earns road win in impressive fashion

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #Burnet, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #Giddings, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet quarterback Tanner O’Hair (left), junior receiver Will Johnson and the Bulldogs earned a big win against Giddings. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team ended a two-game skid with a huge win against Giddings 28-7 Sept. 16. “I was real proud of them to get the win,” head coach Bryan Wood said. Junior Grant Jones led the path to victory. After Giddings (1-3, District 12-4A Division II) took a 7-0 lead, Jones blocked a punt in the second quarter that was returned for a…