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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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Burnet cross country runners earn gold, silver medals

CAPTION: The Burnet High School girls varsity team finished second in that division, while the girls junior varsity won its division at all the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 26. Courtesy photo Burnet High School senior runner Hudson Bennett is proving once more why he is considered among the best in the state. The Bulldog finished fifth at the prestigious Elite race of the Southlake Carroll Invitational in 14 minutes and 58 seconds Aug. 27. He finished the first mile in “an amazing 9:22,” head coach Roy Kiser said.…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

CAPTION: The Marble Falls Mustangs make quick work of the Pflugerville Connally to earn another win in their season opener. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Welcome to this weekly column where readers will find a summary of sports across the region and the impressions left on this writer. Week one of Texas high school football is complete and has lived up to the expectations and standards of what playing on this state’s gridiron is all about. We also learned plenty about the teams located here in the Highland Lakes. Here’s…

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Burnet football earns big win over La Vernia in season opener

CAPTION: Burnet senior quarterback gets on the edge of the goal line during the Bulldogs’ win against La Vernia. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team earned an important 36-25 win against La Vernia Aug. 26 in front of a home crowd ready to see the Kelly green triumph. “It’s awesome,” head coach Bryan Wood. “We get to come to work (Aug. 27) and feel good. We did some good stuff. But the most important thing is that when we had no momentum and had guys…

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Burnet football looks to begin 2022 with a statement

CAPTION: Burnet senior Jose Rodriguez is one of two running backs who will be counted on to move the chains during the season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Turning the fortunes of the Burnet High School football team around begins against La Vernia, the Bulldogs’ season opener opponent, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Bulldog Field, 1400 Bulldog Stadium Drive. La Vernia posted a 2-9 record last season and 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I to finish fourth and advance to the playoffs where the Bears lost to eventual…

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Burnet football’s Moms Night Out gives participants a better understanding of the sport

A new group of athletes emerged from the meeting room of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District field house Aug. 4 determined to learn even more about the game of football from those who know it best – the Bulldog coaches and players themselves. The new group — more than 60 mothers of the current players — had visited Bulldog Field numerous times, but rarely did they understand some of the basic concepts of the sport such as the positions, what the players and coaches do at practices, and why…

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