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Burnet football loses to Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet senior Riley Howell blocks for junior Lyndon Harycki during the loss to Brownwood Oct. 24. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Brownwood 38-7 Oct. 24 in District 24-4A play. The contest didn’t start that way as the Bulldogs (3-6, 1-2) scored on their opening drive, covering 79 yards in 10 plays hightailed by junior quarterback Bryan Johnson’s seven-yard touchdown run for the 7-0 advantage. But on the kickoff, Raven Prado got the Lions (5-3, 2-0) started quickly as he took the…

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Burnet swimming to host fall meet

The Burnet High School swimming program is off to the races for the 2025-26 season. The Water Dawgs will host their annual Hoot-N-Holler Sprint Invitational at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. New swimming coach Connor McBurnett, who is a 2020 Burnet High School graduate, returned this summer to take over the program. The son of former Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Keith McBurnett graduated from the University of North Texas in May. His mother is Pat McBurnett. “Swimming at BHS was my…

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Burnet football moves up kickoff against Brownwood

CAPTION: Burnet senior Trevin Park (10) is eager to do his part to help the Bulldogs win, including recovering a fumble like this one against the Lampasas Badgers. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Preparing for inclement weather, the Burnet High School football team’s contest against Brownwood will kickoff at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Bulldog Field. The Burnet program will honor its seniors and their families at 5:20 p.m. This is a District 24-4A showdown. The Lions enter the contest on a three-game winning streak that includes a 42-39…

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Featured Running 

Burnet cross country coach honors brother through success

CAPTION: Twin brothers and 2002 Burnet High School graduates Tyler (left) and Simon Hairston. Courtesy photo When Simon Hairston said yes to becoming the Burnet High School cross country head coach, it was a full circle moment.  That’s because Hairston, a 2002 graduate of Burnet High School, accepted the job of cross country head coach at his alma mater earlier this year, assuming the reins from Kristi Jones, who resigned at the end of the 2024 fall semester.  Though Hairston wasn’t a cross country runner, preferring football and track, his…

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Burnet football loses to Lampasas

CAPTION: Burnet junior quarterback Bryan Johnson was the main offensive worker for the Bulldogs during the loss to Lampasas Oct. 17. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lampasas 28-23 Oct. 17 in District 4-4A Division I play. Trailing 28-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs (3-5, 1-1) began the drive on their two-yard line and leaned heavily on junior quarterback Bryan Johnson. On third and 12 from the Burnet 47-yard line, Johnson rolled right and threw an out pass that was batted straight…

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Burnet football traveling to play at Lampasas

CAPTION: The Burnet offense is packing confidence in its rushing attack thanks to senior running back Josiah Coronado (left) and the offensive line. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is taking its momentum on the road to play at Lampasas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. The momentum is from the Bulldogs’ (3-4, 1-0) District 4-4A Division I opening victory against the Marble Falls Mustangs 35-14 last week. The Badgers (6-1, 0-1) lost to Brownwood 42-39 on the same night in a contest they led…

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Burnet cross country earns numerous district medals

CAPTION: The Burnet High School runners and coaches after the District 24-4A meet finishes. Photo by Martelle Ludecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District cross country program had solid performances at the District 24-4A meet Oct. 7 hosted by Lampasas High School. The Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs finished as the runners-up in the boys and girls varsity divisions, while the Bulldogs were third in the boys junior varsity division, and the Lady Dawgs were fourth in the girls junior varsity division. “I’m extremely pleased and extremely grateful for our…

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Burnet volleyball beats Lampasas

CAPTION: The Lady Dawgs, including seniors Grace Cullison (2) and Payton Smith, celebrate winning a big point against Salado. Photo by Kaydence Burditt/In Color Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team split matches last week in District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs (22-8, 6-3) swept Lampasas 25-14, 25-7, 25-18 Oct. 10 and lost to Salado 26-24, 19-25, 17-25, 12-25 Oct. 7. Head coach Crystal Shipley pointed out three characteristics the Lady Dawgs displayed against the Lady Badgers (10-19, 1-8) that led to victory. “They did a great job controlling the tempo of…

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Burnet football beats Marble Falls

The Burnet High School football team defeated Marble Falls 35-14 Oct. 10 in the District 4-4A Division I opener. “It was such a hard fought game like you expect from a rivalry,” Bulldogs head coach Ben Speer said. “I just felt like we never could get comfortable, and they did a good job with that. And Just when you thought you could extend it out a little more, they were trying to climb back in it.”  “Our kids played really hard, thought our kids made big plays at times but…

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Marble Falls football visits Burnet in district opener

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior running back Joaquin Aguilar has been the offensive focal point throughout the season. In six games, he has rushed for almost 500 yards on the season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet and Marble Falls high school football teams will play for the 111th time at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, with plenty on the line during this Burnet County showdown. It’s the District 4-4A Division I opener. And with five teams in the district and four playoff spots available, there’s a high chance the…

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