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Burnet cross country coach honors brother through success

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #dawgs, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyDawgs, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

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 cross country earns numerous district medals

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

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 football loses to Fredericksburg

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountysports, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet senior running back Josiah Coronado takes the handoff and gets ready to earn some of his 120 yards against the Fredericksburg Billies. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School football team lost to Fredericksburg 14-10 Sept. 19. Going into the contest, Burnet head coach Ben Speer had indicated the Billies (1-3) were better than their record based off his film study. “I think they were in the right direction,” he said. “They got a few guys back. Their starting running back – he was back. There’s…

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Camps highlight busy month for Marble Falls athletes

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore Brighton Bernard (left) and senior Kate McCary are among the returners for the Lady Mustangs in 2025. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The final weeks of July are shaping up to be especially busy for the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department. In addition to having two weeks remaining for Forge ’25, the department’s strength and conditioning program, three head coaches are hosting sports camps. First up is the Lady Mustang Volleyball Camp from 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday, July 14-16, for rising ninth-12th graders. Camp director is new…

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Burnet coach Crystal Shipley’s impact is more than wins

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: The 2023 Burnet High School volleyball team earned head coach Crystal Shipley (standing, right) her 100th career victory, which came against Lampasas in Sept. 26, 2023. Celebrating the milestone were players Kylie Brobst (seated, left), Journey Denton, Reagan Shipley; manager Emma Pelky (middle row, left), Addie Houston, Payton Smith, Asah Roy, Camryn Courtney; MaeSyn Gay (back row, left), Addison Huffman, Zaria Solis, Cydney Robison, Laney Huffman and Lauren Howton. File photo At the end of the 2024-25 school year, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District received numerous resignations from head coaches,…

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Burnet football’s defense has experience, speed to stay stingy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Trevin Park is one of several Burnet defensive backs who has talent and experience. Photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School’s 7-on-7 defense performed at a high level throughout play in May and June. While key receivers are emerging as Charles Edwards and Cohen Jorpeland battle for starting quarterback, the Bulldogs have shown a commitment to being stingy on the other side of the ball in getting stops and creating turnovers. The chemistry in the secondary is apparent, said assistant coach Russell Houston, who coaches inside linebackers and…

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Burnet grad MaeSyn Gay performs at high level for Hardin-Simmons

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #Burnetcountytx, #burnettx, #cowgirls, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HardinSimmons, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #HSU, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

No matter the uniform, MaeSyn Gay’s talent and abilities always shine brightly. Months after signing to play for Hardin-Simmons University’s women’s basketball team, the 2024 Burnet High School graduate was named to the All-Freshman Team of the American Southwest Conference. She played in 27 games where she averaged 14.3 minutes, 4 points and 6 rebounds per contest. She also had 35 steals and 29 blocks. “I think everyone has always known I’m a competitor,” she said. “Not many can say they’re a college athlete. You can do a lot if…

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H-backs, tight ends are invaluable to Marble Falls football

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#GoGetEmMustangs, #GoldStandard, #HighlandLakes, #hillcountrysports, #MarbleFalls, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Marble Falls’ Kaleb Bielfeldt’s size, sure hands and feet make it difficult for defenses to cover him. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Noah Lyon’s versatility on the football field was hard to miss. On offense, the 2025 Marble Falls High School graduate had to be accounted for because of his ability to line up in the flat and at tight end. He used his natural height and strength to block and seal the end of the line of scrimmage for his teammates to get rushing yards. When the play…

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Faith Academy athletes work through holiday week

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#Flames, #gobigred, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #LadyFlames, #MarbleFalls, #marblefallsfaith, #TAPPS, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Faith Academy post Megan Burrows is putting herself in position to be a big contributor when the season begins in November. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography While the University Interscholastic League members took a mandatory week off from June 30-July 4, members of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools do not have that same rule. That means that Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ athletic department had the option of operating as business as usual for its summer strength and conditioning. Most of the football team works out Tuesdays-Thursdays…

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Burnet boys make most of May and June

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #hillcountrysports, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Shane Ikonen lifts weights high above his head as spotter Riley Howell is ready to assist. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Right before the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department took a mandatory one-week break issued by the University Interscholastic League, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Colton Brewer reflected on what has been a productive two months. After all, the football players competed in lineman’s challenges and two 7-on-7 leagues while the boys basketball program participated in the Llano Summer League. Those activities, however, were at night. During…