Featured Tennis 

Burnet tennis performs well at regionals

CAPTION: Burnet High School was well represented at the Class 4A Region III tournament by assistant coach Tanner Wells (left), Aly Van Zandt, Alex Burns, Callen Smith, alternate Nick Dietrich and head coach Brandon Cunningham. Contributed photo Tennis season ended for three Burnet High School players at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 at Bryan. They are Aly Van Zandt in girls singles and the mixed doubles team of Alex Burns and Callen Smith. Van Zandt, who won the 2024 Class 4A state silver medal in girls doubles…

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Basketball Featured High School 

Burnet CISD’s Kiser to retire, Weldon takes over boys hoops

CAPTION: Roy Kiser and grandchild Hudson Roy Kiser. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet Consolidated Independent School District announced a head coaching change for boys basketball. Long-time head coach Roy Kiser, who has spent more than two decades with the Bulldogs, is retiring. Taking over the program is varsity assistant coach Juston Weldon, who guided the junior varsity last season to a He has been on the staff for two years. “I thought it was a no-brainer,” athletic director Steve Hale said. “I like what I’ve seen. (Weldon) has been…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball beats Lorena

CAPTION: Catcher Alex Cantrill makes sure a teammate is covering second before he throws as pitcher Matthew Valdez ducks down. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lorena 2-1 in a best-of-three bi-district series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs May 2-3. Next up is La Grange in a best-of-three area series in Hutto in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Game one is at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9. Game two is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, and game three is 30 minutes…

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Featured Recruiting Running 

Burnet runner Aviles is state meet’s brightest star

CAPTION: Burnet senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles holds the plaque for being named the Class 4A Track and Field Championships’ Athlete of the Meet. Courtesy photo Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Stars shined at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships May 1, none brighter than Burnet senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles. The meet was at Mike Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin campus. After capturing two gold medals and a silver, Aviles was named the Athlete of the Meet. His gold medals came in the…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball loses to Gatesville

CAPTION: Senior pitcher Presley Crawford forces Gatesville into another strikeout. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photograpy The Burnet High School softball team lost to Gatesville 2-1 in a best-of-three Class 4A Division I bi-district series April 24-25. The Lady Dawgs lost game one 3-1, won game two 5-3 and lost game three 13-6. All games were hard fought as evidenced that the first and second contests needed extra innings to decide the outcome. In game one, Burnet led 1-0 after the first inning. The Lady Hornets tied the game 1-1 in…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball beats Gateway for sweep

CAPTION: Senior shortstop Noah Crawford tosses the ball to second baseman Macke Calhoun during the game one win. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 8-1 April 25 to finish tied for third in District 24-4A play. The Bulldogs (17-7, 7-5) will face Lorena in a bi-district best-of-three series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Game one is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, in Glen Rose with Burnet as the visiting team. Site, dates and times for games two and three…

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Baseball Featured High School 

Burnet baseball beats Gateway, qualifies for the postseason

CAPTION: Burnet pitcher Cooper Faris baffles the Georgetown Gateway Gators with his power and control. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 13-8 April 22 in the Bulldogs’ final home game of the regular season. It was the best way to honor the seniors, who were introduced with their families before the first pitch. And the win puts the Bulldogs into the Class 4A Division II playoffs. “I just love these kids,” head coach Russell Houston said. “They found themselves back in the…

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Featured Golf 

Burnet golfers perform well at regionals

CAPTION: Junior Avery Gowin practices her swing before she approaches the ball to begin playing the hole. Courtesy photo Two Burnet High School golfers competed at the Class 4A Region III tournament at Bearkat Golf Course in Huntsville. Junior Avery Gowin competed in the girls tournament April 14-15 and sophomore Hays Bennett competed in the boys tournament April 16-17. Hays shot a 91-90–181 to finish 43rd in the standings. Gowin shot her season best when it counted the most, scoring an 84-88–172 to finish tied for seventh overall and two positions…

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Featured Softball 

Burnet softball loses Lampasas

CAPTION: Peyton Allen slides under the tag and sits on third base to make sure she’s not out.  Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School softball team lost to Lampasas 10-7 April 17 in the District 24-4A regular season finale. The Lady Dawgs (11-12-1, 7-5) now turn their attention to Gatesville, (20-12-1, 6-5 fourth in District 23-4A) in a bi-district best-of-three series. Game one is at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Temple College, 2600 S. First St. in Temple. Game two will begin at noon Saturday, April 26,…

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Baseball Featured High School 

After bye Burnet baseball ready for final regular season series

CAPTION: Drake Milam is one of several Bulldogs who is producing at the plate. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School baseball team returns to District 24-4A play after enjoying its bye week. The Bulldogs welcome Georgetown Gateway Tuesday, April 22, before traveling there Friday, April 25, to finish the series. Each game starts at 7 p.m. They will honor their seniors before the Tuesday home game. Burnet simply needs to win at least one of the next two games to return to the Class 4A playoffs. Head…

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