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Burnet cross country wins two divisions at Lago Vista meet

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School cross country program added more top finishes to its season. The Lady Dawgs won the Vikings Invitational Aug. 28 hosted by Lago Vista High School, while the Bulldogs finished second in the boys varsity division. In the junior varsity division, the Bulldogs are the meet champions and the Lady Dawgs finished seventh. Head coach Simon Hairston commended his runners for their performances. “The conditioning of our kids was such that they could go out and perform at a very high level on a very difficult course,”…

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Burnet football loses to Lago Vista

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Peyton Lopez (15) runs into the heart of the Lago Vista defense looking for a seam Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Lago Vista 15-6 Aug. 29 in the season opener on the road. The Bulldogs’ (0-1) only score came in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard touchdown catch to senior receiver Matthew Williamson from sophomore quarterback Fisher Powell. The two-point conversation failed. “The one he caught was a deflected pass,” Burnet head coach Ben Speer said. “He…

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Burnet volleyball continues tourney success

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: The Burnet High School volleyball team wears the silver medals from the Gatesville Tournament the Lady Dawgs won Aug. 21- and 23. The team includes Ava Alexander (front row, left), Lexie Clark, Payton Smith, Grace Cullison, Journey Denton; Peyton McCabe (middle row, left), Marisa Porter, Cali Eason, Sarah Cullison, Brianne Smith, Brooklynn Dawes, Peyton Allen, Wrigley Mulhollan, Landry Schubert and Taylor Smith (back). Courtesy photo The Burnet High School volleyball team went 3-1 at the West Tournament hosted by West High School Aug. 28-30. The Lady Dawgs (13-5) defeated…

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Burnet football ready for Lago Vista

August 29, 2025September 1, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior quarterback Charles Edwards (1) and his offensive line include senior Noah Pirie are ready to start the season. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team is in the midst of game week preparations to travel to play the Lago Vista Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Lago Vista High School Stadium. The Vikings feature second-year starter Tripp Henderson at quarterback. He has completed 82 of 176 passes for 1,164 yards and 10 touchdowns and has 51 carries for 163 yards…

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Burnet cross country finishes fourth in varsity races

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

The Burnet High School cross country program competed at the Cedar Park Vista Ridge Invitational Aug. 22. The Bulldogs took fourth overall with 96 points thanks to a cumulative time of 1 hour and 35.08 seconds with each runner clocking 18:56. “We’re just deep in that area,” head coach Simon Hairston said. “We continue to showcase that we do have depth, we’re able to score points. If we continue with our performances, I feel like that is going to definitely carry over into the district meet.” Burnet runner Clark Yanez…

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Burnet volleyball’s defense paves the for wins

August 26, 2025August 27, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The Lady Dawgs discuss strategy and what coaches are seeing from the players and Copperas Cove. Photos by Kaydence Burditt/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School volleyball team continues to tear through its non-district schedule with tremendous success. The Lady Dawgs (10-3) went 3-1 at the Gatesville Tournament Aug. 21 and 23 thanks to decisive victories against the Lady Hornets 2-0, Cameron Yoe 25-9, 25-14 and Killeen High 25-23, 25-19. The only blemish was to Troy 22-25, 27-25 to end the tournament. Those results came on the heels of stomping…

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Burnet youth football invites teams to Battle of the Hills

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #GoGetEmMustangs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

Courtesy photo The first Battle of the Hills featuring area youth football teams is Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Burnet Middle School Stadium. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Battle of the Hills, which is sponsored by Burnet Youth Football and Cheer, allows teams from Blanco, Boerne, Burnet, Fredericksburg, Lago Vista, Lampasas and Marble Falls to scrimmage one another before the season kicks off in a couple of weeks. There is no admission or entry fees. Concessions will benefit the BYFC. “We decided to try to invite people,” said Burnet Middle…

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Burnet team tennis continues district play

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Nick Dietrich’s strong serve helps him win his singles match against Salado. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School team tennis squad played with tremendous effort when the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs welcomed Salado Aug. 14 in District 25-4A play. Though Salado ultimately won the head-to-head matchup 10-5, Burnet head coach Jayci Craig noted the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs showed the fight and determination the athletic department is known for. “The score does not reflect the growth and effort made by the Burnet Bulldogs, however,” she said. “There…

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Burnet football performs well against Canyon Lake

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Senior receiver Cohen Jorpeland runs away from the Canyon Lake secondary as he looks to score. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team gave fans plenty to cheer for during its scrimmage against Fischer Canyon Lake Friday, Aug. 15. “Guys were very excited and focused,” head coach Ben Speer said. “It was good to see people flying around and beating someone other than yourselves.” Though neither team scored during the live portion of the scrimmage, the Bulldogs recovered a fumble. The Bulldogs showed the chemistry they…

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Burnet volleyball finishes second at Llano tourney

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL, #volleyball0 comment

CAPTION: Senior outside hitter Journey Denton gets this ball over the Graham block during the first contest between the two teams at the Lady Jacket Classic Aug. 15. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School volleyball team took second place at the Lady Jacket Classic hosted by Llano High School Aug. 15-16. The Lady Dawgs defeated Junction 25-5, 25-22, District 24-4A rival Lampasas 25-23, 25-15, Llano 22-25, 25-13, 25-22, the Copperas Cove junior varsity 25-10, 25-11, and Llano a second time. They lost to Graham twice: 19-25, 19-25…