Football Running 

Burnet’s Aviles signs to run for Rice University

CAPTION: Hector Vega (left), Hudson Bennett and Lotus Running coach Carlo Martinez Victor Aviles-Salgado (right) congratulate Victor Aviles (second from right) on signing with Rice University. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles made his commitment to Rice University official May 19 by signing to run for the Owls. Middle-distance coach Crystal Shipley summed up what Rice is getting in Aviles. “An incredible student-athlete,” she said. “I believe there is so much more left in that kid, and he will be pushed to his…

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Hale resigns as Burnet athletic director to return to coaching

CAPTION: Steve and Lana Hale leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District community. Steve Hale is will coach at a small private school. The move gets the couple closer to family. Courtesy photo After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and…

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Burnet CISD’s Kiser on his retirement

CAPTION: Roy (right) and Gina (center) spent the last 24 years living in Burnet and raising sons Derek (left), Luke and Drew Kiser. All three played basketball for their father, who is retiring as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District boys head basketball and golf coach. He also was the head cross country coach. Courtesy photo An end of an era happened on Burnet Consolidated School District when the announcement of a new boys basketball head coach was announced. That meant that Roy Kiser, who has spent nearly a quarter…

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Featured Tennis 

Burnet tennis performs well at regionals

CAPTION: Burnet High School was well represented at the Class 4A Region III tournament by assistant coach Tanner Wells (left), Aly Van Zandt, Alex Burns, Callen Smith, alternate Nick Dietrich and head coach Brandon Cunningham. Contributed photo Tennis season ended for three Burnet High School players at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 at Bryan. They are Aly Van Zandt in girls singles and the mixed doubles team of Alex Burns and Callen Smith. Van Zandt, who won the 2024 Class 4A state silver medal in girls doubles…

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Several Burnet CISD coaches moving on

A number of Burnet Consolidated Independent School District coaches have resigned to pursue other opportunities. For some, it’s a new position at another school district. For others, it’s an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labor. That’s the case with Roy Kiser, who is retiring after serving the school district and the community as the boys basketball head coach for two decades. But he also added that he’s someone who “never says never.” “I am going to explore other opportunities,” he told TexasChalkTalk.com. “I may try to coach again…

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Burnet CISD’s Kiser to retire, Weldon takes over boys hoops

CAPTION: Roy Kiser and grandchild Hudson Roy Kiser. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet Consolidated Independent School District announced a head coaching change for boys basketball. Long-time head coach Roy Kiser, who has spent more than two decades with the Bulldogs, is retiring. Taking over the program is varsity assistant coach Juston Weldon, who guided the junior varsity last season to a He has been on the staff for two years. “I thought it was a no-brainer,” athletic director Steve Hale said. “I like what I’ve seen. (Weldon) has been…

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Burnet baseball beats Lorena

CAPTION: Catcher Alex Cantrill makes sure a teammate is covering second before he throws as pitcher Matthew Valdez ducks down. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lorena 2-1 in a best-of-three bi-district series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs May 2-3. Next up is La Grange in a best-of-three area series in Hutto in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Game one is at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9. Game two is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, and game three is 30 minutes…

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Featured Running 

Burnet’s Aviles nabs silver, Marble Falls’ Cuplin takes bronze from state meet

CAPTION: Marble Falls sophomore Madison Cuplin (left) and horizontal jumping coach Jamie Graham. File photo Two Burnet County athletes will return home with Class 4A state medals thanks to their performances at the state meet May 1. Burnet middle-distance runner Victor Aviles earned the silver medal in the boys 3,200 meters thanks to clocking 9 minutes 15.96 seconds. He will run the 800 and 1,600 meters when the running events begin at 5 p.m. Also in the 3,200 meters was Marble Falls High School senior Tyler Hamblin, who was seventh…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball loses to Gatesville

CAPTION: Senior pitcher Presley Crawford forces Gatesville into another strikeout. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photograpy The Burnet High School softball team lost to Gatesville 2-1 in a best-of-three Class 4A Division I bi-district series April 24-25. The Lady Dawgs lost game one 3-1, won game two 5-3 and lost game three 13-6. All games were hard fought as evidenced that the first and second contests needed extra innings to decide the outcome. In game one, Burnet led 1-0 after the first inning. The Lady Hornets tied the game 1-1 in…

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Burnet baseball beats Gateway for sweep

CAPTION: Senior shortstop Noah Crawford tosses the ball to second baseman Macke Calhoun during the game one win. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 8-1 April 25 to finish tied for third in District 24-4A play. The Bulldogs (17-7, 7-5) will face Lorena in a bi-district best-of-three series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Game one is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, in Glen Rose with Burnet as the visiting team. Site, dates and times for games two and three…

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