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Burnet baseball season ends in game three loss to Salado

CAPTION: Dash Denton is one reason why the Bulldogs forced a third game against Salado in the bi-district series. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Salado 14-2 May 6 in game three of the bi-district series. The Bulldogs finish the season with 21 wins and second in District 24-4A. “You feel for your seniors because of all the things they go through,” head coach Russell Houston said. “When these kids started as freshmen, they didn’t win a game because of (the) Covid(-19 pandemic).…

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Burnet softball wins area series, makes program history

The Burnet High School softball team defeated Smithville 3-1 in game two May 5 of the best-of-three area series to advance to the regional quarterfinals. Next up is Salado, an old district rival, in a best-of-three series. Game one is at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Salado. Game two is at 7 p.m. at Friday, May 12, at Bulldog Diamonds. Game three, if necessary, will be announced at a later date. This is the first time the Lady Dawgs have won two postseason rounds in the same season, which…

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Johnson City baseball beats Granger to take series lead

The Johnson City baseball team beat Granger 9-1 May 4 in game one of the best-of-three bi-district series. Game two is set for 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Lago Vista. Junior McCray Jacobs led the way for the Eagles (17-6, 12-0 District 28-2A champions). As the starting pitcher, struck out 13 in six innings. Ryan Shipley pitched the final inning. “We extended the lead to nine runs in the bottom of the six,” head coach Steven Shipley said. “We wanted to save any pitches he had left.” McCray also…

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Burnet baseball looks to bounce back against Salado

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Salado 12-2 May 4 during the first game of the bi-district best-of-three series. Game two will be played at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Bulldog Diamonds. Game three, if necessary, will be played at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Bulldog Diamonds. The Eagles seized control of the contest in the first inning when they plated five runs then added another in the second. The Bulldogs trimmed the deficit to 6-2 in the top of the fourth inning. But Salado scored…

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Burnet baseball is set to renew rivalry with Salado

The Burnet High School baseball team will resume an old district rivalry for a bi-district championship when the Bulldogs meet Salado in a best-of-three series in the area round of the Class 4A playoffs. Game one is set for Thursday, May 4, in Salado, while game two will be played Thursday, May 5, at Bulldog Diamonds on the Burnet High School campus. Both contests start at 7 p.m. If necessary, game three will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, with site to be determined. “We’re excited about getting in…

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Johnson City baseball is undefeated district champions

CAPTION: The 2023 Johnson City Eagles are the District 28-2A baseball champions. Courtesy photo The Johnson City High School baseball team finished the District 28-2A campaign with wins against Center Point 17-4 April 24 and 14-0 April 21 for the perfect 12-0 record. “It was always a big goal of ours, especially to repeat after last year, after losing so many key players,” head coach Steven Shipley said. “We lost one game last year, to Mason. We’re 21-1 over the last two district seasons. “ Shipley is proud of his…

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Johnson City baseball remains in firm control of district race

The Johnson City High School baseball team continues to rule District 28-2A thanks to another sweep. This one came at Junction’s expense with a 9-0 win April 17 and a 23-15 victory April 14. Now the Eagles (10-0) are looking to do the same to Center Point in the final series of the regular season. Game one is at 5 p.m. in Johnson City with game two in Center Point at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. It’s been a tremendous run, according to Johnson City head coach Steven Shipley, and…

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Johnson City baseball sweeps Harper to remain unbeaten in district play

CAPTION: Johnson City sophomore pitcher Johnny Slawinski, who is committed to Baylor University, helps his own cause with a base hit during the win against Harper March 28. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Johnson City High School baseball team crushed Harper 11-1 March 28 to win the series win against the Longhorns and remain tied for first place with Mason in District 28-2A. The Eagles are on a two-game bye and will face the Punchers Thursday, April 7. “The win is the most important thing,” Eagles head coach Steven…

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Johnson City baseball keeps dominating on the mound for victory against Harper

The Johnson City High School baseball team beat Harper 5-0 March 24 to remain unbeaten in District 28-2A play. Harper (3-1) was picked to finish third in the district race behind the Eagles (9-,6 4-0) and Mason (11-4, 5-0). Senior pitcher McCray Jacobs earned the win by allowing four hits, one walk and striking out 13 in six innings. Sophomore Johnny Slawinski took over in the seventh inning and needed only 14 pitches for three strikeouts to secure the victory. “McCray ran out of pitches,” head coach Steven Shipley said,…

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Johnson City baseball continues march through district with win against San Saba

CAPTION: The Johnson City Eagles continue to dominate the District 28-2A competition. The latest win was against San Saba. Courtesy photo The Johnson City High School baseball team beat San Saba 12-3 March 21 for the season sweep of the District 28-2A foe. The win keeps the Eagles (8-6, 3-0) atop of the district standings. The Eagles seized control immediately, plating three runs in the first inning, adding five more in the second, and another in the sixth for a 9-0 advantage before the Armadillos responded. San Saba scored a…

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