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Burnet, Giddings football teams face off for much-needed win

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs continue to push their way through the schedule and fight through adversity. They’re hitting the road to Giddings Sept. 16. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is traveling with the goal of evening its season record. They’ll have to do so at Giddings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Buffalo Stadium, 1600 N. Main St. The Buffaloes (1-2, District 12-4A Division II) are coming off a 42-10 loss to Lago Vista after they beat Jarrell 21-14 Sept. 9. They lost…

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Burnet, Marble Falls cross country teams continue strides towards district

CAPTION: The Burnet High School cross country runners are all smiles after posting positive times at the Region III Preview meet. Courtesy photo BURNET Sept. 10 Region III Preview at Huntsville Classes 1A-4A race Boys (145 runner, 5K) 3, Victor Avies, 16:45.43; 32, Isaias Zarate, 19:27.37; 47, Josvanny Ramirez, 20:03.41; 67, Gustavo Vega, 20:38.63. Girls (146 runners, two miles) 4, Asah Roy, 13:09.39; 31, Cierra Blunt-Culpepper, 14:22.13; 36, Caroline Valencia, 14:37.25; 48, Halle Maxwell, 14:52.51; 56, Autumn Stires, 15:07.03; “A number of runners hit their personal best times and are…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Smoking For Jesus senior Jonathan Frazier and the Eagles earn their first win of the season in a high-scoring affair against Faith Academy of Marble Falls. 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. Each week allows for Highland Lakes sports fans to know more about their football teams and week three was no different. Here’s what I learned. The Burnet Bulldogs are better than their record indicates. Fans shouldn’t…

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Burnet football’s hot start not enough against Brownwood

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs scored quick touchdowns against the Brownwood Lions to thrill the Kelly green faithful. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Ludecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Brownwood 33-20 Sept. 9 in a contest that illustrated the Bulldogs’ fight. “We are playing extremely hard and our last two opponents are really good,” Bulldogs head coach Bryan Wood said. “We were there toe to toe. Brownwood is just good. They don’t make many mistakes. It’s a solid Class 4A team. They’re going deep in the playoffs.” Burnet (1-2,…

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Burnet football seeks to get back on track against Brownwood

CAPTION: Brownwood junior quarterback Ike Hall and the Lions return to Burnet County and are looking to win two in a row when they visit the Burnet Bulldogs. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography The Burnet High School football team is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season when the Bulldogs welcome Brownwood. That game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Bulldog Field, 1400 Bulldog Stadium Drive. Burnet is hosting a confident Lion team that beat the Marble Falls Mustangs 55-16 Sept.…

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Burnet Youth Football begins with positives against Liberty Hill

CAPTION: Burnet fifth-grader Brayden Chevez records one of his six tackles during the loss to Liberty Hill Aug. 27. Courtesy photo The Burnet Youth Football League’s four teams took on the Liberty Hill Panthers with one Bulldogs team coming away with a win. That was the fifth-graders, who earned a 20-6 victory Aug. 27 thanks to three rushing touchdowns by quarterback Ace Ingram and a stingy defense led by noseguard Brayden Chevez. “Ace can throw the ball, too,” BYFL president Grant Murray said. “We’re polishing that. We have work to…

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HS running: Burnet Lady Dawgs, Bennett earn medals, Canyon Lake runs well, too

CAPTION: Burnet senior runner Hudson Bennett (No. 428) and the pack at the San Antonio FEAST meet Sept. 3. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography. Canyon Lake runners photos by Daniel Clifton and Burnet photos are courtesy of head coach Roy Kiser Sept. 3 San Antonio FEAST Meet Boys Class 5A-6A Elite Race Burnet senior Hudson Bennett finished third in 15:00. David Mora, who ran unattached, won the race in 14:51.59, while Marcelo Parra of Texas Military Institute was second in 14:54.62. Humidity made its presence felt throughout the race. Class…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior quarterback Jamie Castillo looks for a running lane as Brownwood junior Jake Jetton prepares to close it during the Lions’ 55-16 win against the Mustangs Sept. 2. Photo by Juan Gonzales/Visual Concepts Sports Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. The second week of Texas high school football is complete and we’re learning more of each the Highland Lakes teams. Let me share what stayed with me. Let’s go…

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Burnet, Llano athletes make plays worthy of rivalry

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs and the Llano Yellow Jackets battled each other and Mother Nature during a rain storm that highlighted the fourth quarter. The Jackets racked up more than 500 yards of total offense to preserve a one-score win. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet and Llano high school football players treated fans to a memorable contest where both teams got the best out of each other. In the end, the Yellow Jackets’ (2-0, District 13-3A Division I) depth and rushing attack were the difference in securing a…

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Burnet and Llano mirror each other in talent and scheme

CAPTION: Burnet junior Grant Jones and the Bulldogs look to continue a winning streak over Llano dating back two decades. But the Yellow Jackets are motivated to rewrite history. Photo Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The game of the week in the Highland Lakes will be played at 400 Texas 71 East in Llano. That’s where the Burnet Bulldogs will be headed to meet the Yellow Jackets on their home turf at Llano Stadium at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. This game is the first between the two teams since 2017. The…

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