#dawgs Archives - Page 11 of 59

UIL cutoff numbers: Marble Falls, Burnet to remain in Class 4A

December 16, 2025December 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #LadyMustangs, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #NoDoubt, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet Bulldogs and the Marble Falls Mustangs will remain in Class 4A for the next two years. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The University Interscholastic League released the cutoff numbers for realignment for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years around lunchtime Dec. 16. Both Burnet Consolidated Independent School District and Marble Falls Independent School District will remain in Class 4A. Marble Falls submitted 1,172, while Burnet turned in 985. Officials at both school districts believed both would remain in Class 4A. The UIL, which is the governing body…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet boys basketball earns silver at Robinson tourney

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior power forward Eli Pickens “unlocked another version of himself” by making big-time plays for the Bulldogs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team finished as the runner-up of the Waco Robinson Rockets Invitational Dec. 11-13 thanks to going 3-1 at the event. The Bulldogs defeated Robinson 59-49, West 66-52 and Marlin 74-41 before losing in the championship to Waco University 69-32. That result was on the heels of stomping Fischer Canyon Lake 58-35 Dec. 9 as part of a seven-game winning streak. After…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet girls basketball performs well at tourney

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore guard Maycee Floyd had a solid performance during the win against Brazoswood. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls basketball team went 2-2 at the Fredericksburg Tournament Dec. 11-13 after losing to Brownwood 44-28 Dec. 9. The Lady Dawgs defeated Brazoswood 51-25 and Fort Worth Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool 51-44 and lost to Stephenville 59-31 and Christoval 76-21. “The tournament was a good tournament,” head coach Kim Payten said. Christoval left an impression on the coach. “I watched them on film and I thought we could maybe…

Football High School

Burnet girls soccer takes the field with new coach

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Doug Ketcham takes over the Burnet High School girls soccer program that has won almost 80 matches in the last four years. Courtesy photo The Burnet High School girls soccer team will begin its season with scrimmages and by giving back to its community. The Lady Dawgs are participating in a toy drive during the scrimmage against Lampasas Tuesday, Dec. 16, when the junior varsity takes the field at 4 p.m. and the varsity at 5:30 p.m. Players, coaches and fans can donate toys and books for children ages…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet boys basketball ends tourney on winning streak

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks is another Bulldog who looks to get his teammates going thanks to his defense and passing abilities. Photos by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team finished the Deer Capital Classic on a three-game winning streak Dec. 5-6 to end a three-game losing skid. The Bulldogs (5-4) defeated Llano, which hosted the tournament, 77-46, Blanco 64-37 and Bartlett 49-43. They lost to Jim Ned 56-54 to begin the tournament Dec. 4 after losing to Lago Vista 51-46 Dec. 2 at The…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet girls hoops earns tourney wins

December 8, 2025December 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Bulldos, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Sarah Cullison wrestles to keep possession of the ball during the Lady Dawgs’ contest against Lago Vista Dec. 2. Photos by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team earned two wins at the Little River Academy Tournament. The Lady Dawgs defeated Caldwell 46-35 in the tournament opener Dec. 4 and Abilene Cooper 48-27 Dec. 5. They lost to Weimar 60-58 and Teague 41-38 to close out the tournament. “We won two games, so that was good,” head coach Kim Payten said. “It boosted…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet boys basketball show plenty in early success

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior forward Eli Pickens forces his way to the basket in helping the Bulldogs earn some wins. Photos by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team is playing with the same spirit, pride and honor that are pillars of the campus in starting a new season under the direction of new head coach Juston Weldon. The Bulldogs defeated Lake Belton 58-54 Nov. 24 and won at Comfort 59-55 Nov. 20. Losses have been to Lago Vista 51-46, Bandera 66-60 in double overtime and Belton…

Featured Volleyball

Burnet volleyball’s Shipley is Coach of the Year

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet volleyball head coach Crystal Shipley (center) and assistant coaches Treasure Ellerbe (back row, left) and Brent Kelley. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School volleyball head coach Crystal Shipley was named the District 24-4A Coach of the Year after guiding the Lady Dawgs to an 8-4 district record and almost 30 victories during the 2025 season. “This honor reflects not only her outstanding leadership, but also the season she guided our athletes through,” said assistant coach Treasure Ellerbe, who is in her first year on the Burnet…

Basketball Featured High School

Burnet girls basketball to use December productively

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILhoops0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior forward Sarah Cullison is fouled as she attempts to finish a fast break with a bucket. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls basketball team lost to Lake Belton 88-22 Nov. 24. Senior post Wrigley Mulhollan scored nine points and freshman Marisa Porter added five points. Head coach Kim Payten said the Lady Dawgs are doing all they can to learn the pace of the varsity level as quickly as possible while still adjusting to the strength and size of players who have more experience…

Featured Volleyball

Burnet volleyball announces postseason awards

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #UILvolleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior Grace Cullison’s outstanding play earned her a spot on the All-District 24-4A teams. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School volleyball program celebrated several milestones during its recent banquet following the conclusion of the 2025 season. Among them are another 20-win season, a third-place finish in District 24-4A and another playoff berth. As a result, district coaches were bound to name several Lady Dawgs to the all-district list and give another a superlative award. “These young women go above and beyond in everything they do,”…