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Burnet boys basketball announces all-district members

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#basketball, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: When the Bulldogs needed a long-range shot, senior J.J. Whigham delivered. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Several members of the Burnet High School boy basketball team were named All-District 24-4A by head coaches of each program in the district. “Each of them took another step this year,” assistant coach Carter Carruthers said. Named to the first team were seniors Jaxon Sparks and Eli Perkins, while seniors J.J. Whigham and Braven Briant and juniors Gavin Oakley and Ethan Elmore were named honorable mention. Sparks, who was the starting point guard,…

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Burnet track wins medals from the Taylor meet

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #running, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Super athlete Matthew Williams is ready to contribute no matter where he’s needed. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field teams performed well at the Cotton Boll Relays hosted by Taylor High School March 5. Both Burnet varsity teams each finished second in their divisions, while the Lady Dawgs won the junior varsity division, and the Bulldogs were third. Lady Dawgs head coach Crystal Shipley noted the challenges from Mother Nature throughout the meet. “Our girls raced, jumped and threw in 18–20 mph winds, which…

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Marble Falls baseball beats Burnet

March 11, 2026March 12, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #GoMustangs, #LadyDawgs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls junior pitcher John Alan Whittle credited his teammates for the outcome against Burnet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Marble Falls High School baseball team defeated Burnet 3-0 March 10 to begin District 24-4A play. “I keep saying this, maybe I’m pleased myself, but I really feel like we kind of expect to win those,” head coach Tyler Porter said. “Now in the past, maybe we’re like ‘man, I think we could do it, and I hope we can do it,’ and all those things, without the…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Northeast

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #soccer, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Cheyenne Adams scored one of the Lady Dawgs goals against Austin Northeast. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls soccer team crushed Austin Northeast 8-0 March 3 in District 25-4A play. Avery Barth scored four goals, Bella Medina added three and Cheyenne Adams finished with one. The Lady Dawgs took a 4-0 lead by halftime. “Consistency is a good word,” head coach Doug Ketcham said. “We’re starting to get healthy, so that’s going to help a whole lot. Although I still didn’t have everyone, so…

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Burnet baseball wins two at own tourney

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#baseball, #bulldogs, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Pitcher Mason Watson is one of several hurlers the Bulldogs will rely on as they move to District 24-4A play. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team finished its tournament with a 2-1 record March 5-6. The Bulldogs (5-8-1) smashed Killeen High 17-0 March 5 and followed that with a 20-9 thrashing of Elgin before losing to Glen Rose 16-7 both on March 6. “We hit the ball better,” head coach Russell Houston said. “I think our kids competed well at the plate. We didn’t have…

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Burnet softball loses to Salado, Jarrell

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Senior Journey Denton is performing as a veteran, according to her coach, by leading by example. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team lost to Salado 10-0 March 5 and to Jarrell 9-5 March 3 to begin District 24-4A play. “I thought we competed well and showed a lot of fight throughout the week,” head coach Jayci Craig said. “Our effort and energy were consistent, and the girls continued to support each other in the dugout. Defensively, we had some solid moments, and that’s something…

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Burnet boys soccer loses to Northeast

CAPTION: Another Bulldog who learned how to compete on the varsity level is Justin Morales Martinez. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys soccer team lost to Austin Northeast 6-0 March 3 in District 25-4A play. Northeast’s (14-4-2, 10-0-1) wins against the Bulldogs and Austin LBJ March 7 makes the Raiders the district champions. Burnet head coach Benjamin Boorman credited his players for their efforts throughout the season, pointing out many learned how to play multiple positions because some players were sidelined with injuries or illnesses. One player…

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Burnet track performs well at Vikings Relays

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Senior hurdler Wrigley Mulhollan took double silver thanks to her finishes. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field programs continue to increase their distances and drop times while competing at the Viking Relays hosted by Lago Vista Feb. 26. The meet featured Class 6A members Cedar Park and Leander Rouse, Class 4A member Fredericksburg and District 24-4A members Jarrell and Marble Falls. “We needed to see this level of competition,” Burnet boys head coach Jordan Heusinkveld said. “Some of our guys seeing that they…

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Burnet boys basketball loses to La Vega

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILbasketball0 comment

CAPTION: Senior Jaxon Sparks exemplified what head coach Juston Weldon wanted in his point guard – unselfish, tough and the ability to make the right decisions at the right time. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team lost to Waco La Vega 65-49 Feb. 24 to end the season. “We’re really proud of our kids for making the playoffs,” Burnet assistant coach Carter Carruthers said. Senior Braven Briant nailed a 3-pointer for an 8-5 lead with 4 minutes left in the first quarter. But the…

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Burnet girls soccer beats Travis, Jarrell

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet’s Avery Barth (12) is leading the Lady Dawgs’ offensive attack. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls soccer team defeated Jarrell 3-2 Feb. 27 and Austin Travis 1-0 Feb. 24 in District 25-4A play. The Lady Dawgs (16-5, 10-1) trailed Jarrell 1-0 at the half. Then Avery Barth scored the first of her two goals when she split the defenders and outran them to go one on one with the goalie seven minutes into the second half. Her second goal came five minutes later when…