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Burnet softball player’s BA ranks in top 50 in the state

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#alldistrict, #allstate, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #leader, #softball, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet lead-off batter Journey Denton performed that role beautifully by getting on base, typically with a powerful hits. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School softball player Journey Denton recently learned of another achievement during her final year in Kelly green. Denton’s .656 batting average ranked No. 31 by Texas High School Softball in a leaderboard that included players in Classes 2A-6A. “I’m just grateful for it because I’ve put in hours and hours of hitting with my dad (Chris), with my select coaches and with my high…

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New Burnet boys soccer coach Jimenez sees path for more success

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #futbol, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #soccer, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Burnet boys soccer head coach Aaron Jimenez watches his players as they go through their conditioning by running lines. It’s part of their summer program. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Aaron Jimenez looked at home as he watched members of the Burnet High School boys soccer team get their conditioning work in after participating in a weightlifting session. The Bulldogs showed exactly why Jimenez wanted to become their head coach. He resigned as the Florence girls soccer head coach to come to Burnet. Before that, he was the Killeen…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs complete busy June

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Emma Warden (left) is one of several Lady Dawgs who committed to participate in a summer league. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a group of dedicated and devoted athletes, coaches and families to contend for championships. And that was on display throughout the month of June, as the Burnet High School the Lady Dawgs participated in soccer, softball and basketball summer leagues throughout the area on Tuesdays. Soccer coach Doug Ketcham and the Lady Dawgs hosted a 7-on-7…

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Burnet boys soccer hosts July league

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#7on7, #bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk0 comment

CAPTION: Juan Vargas controls the ball while dribbling before making a pass. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District boys soccer program is hosting the Highland Lakes Soccer League each Monday until July 20. The league consists of Burnet, Lampasas and Marble Falls. The matches set for July 6 will begin at 5 p.m. to allow players and coaches to finish in time to be home for the U.S. men’s soccer team’s round of 16 match against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. Matches will be…

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Burnet athletes enjoy productive June

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Football head coach Ben Speer helps with the proper form in doing a squat during a Bulldogs’ weightlifting session. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department is taking a well-earned week off after spending the month of June getting stronger, faster and more agile. Athletic director Grant Freeman, who is starting his second summer at the helm, commended his student-athletes for not shying away from the work and the challenges their coaches set before them. And, he added, as the year turns to…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs don’t tire of preparing for what’s coming

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Riley Roberts is in the midst of her incline bench presses as spotter Emery Zeigler stands ready to help. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School Lady Dawgs have plenty to be proud of in June, according to their athletic coordinator and coaches. The Lady Dawgs have been arriving to the Student Activity Center right after the sun rises to begin strength-and-conditioning training. They hit the weight room first, go to the artificial turf for agility and speed workouts, then head to The Doghouse for sport-specific skills…

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Burnet football receivers to continue to play to program standards

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #football, #GODAWGS, #gridiron, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Jaxon Shipley, who coached the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 team the last two months, chats with new Burnet High School receivers coach Aaron Terry during a night of football. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School assistant football coach Aaron Terry is familiar with the standards of being a Bulldogs receiver. After all, one of those former players, Jaxon Shipley, has stood next to Terry, who took over the receivers after being hired in April, during many of the 7-on-7 contests the last two months. If Jordan Shipley, who graduated…

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Burnet football OC talks starting quarterback traits

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#bulldogs, #BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Junior quarterback Fisher Powell waits for a receiver to get open as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Tyler Fambrough sees what is happening on the field. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro New Burnet Consolidated Independent School District football offensive coordinator Tyler Fambrough has spent weeks watching the Bulldogs play 7 on 7 on Monday nights since the beginning of May. While standing behind the offensive unit, he has taken mental notes on the unit’s progress with the aim of breaking down plays and concepts later in order to shorten the…

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Burnet CISD’s deep pool of athletes

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #burnettx, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster0 comment

CAPTION: Sophomore Landry Schubert was comfortable playing anywhere the Lady Dawgs needed her. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Upperclassmen provide plenty to each sport that can’t be substituted. Because of their experience, they know the proper way to attack each drill, they have the knowledge of opponents, and they have been in strength and conditioning to have properly prepared themselves physically for what’s coming. In addition, by the time they’re upperclassmen, they should have the mental and physical tools to take on the same traits in opponents. Those qualities are what…

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Burnet girls basketball participates in summer league

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Jennifer Fierro#BurnetCounty, #dawgs, #GODAWGS, #HighlandLakes, #HighlandLakesSports, #LadyDawgs, #Mustangs, #Texas, #TexasChalkTalk, #TheBroadPodcaster, #UIL0 comment

CAPTION: Gabby De Arcos (left) and Gabby Robson play tough defense to force a tough shot. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Members of the Burnet High School girls basketball program will play in its final night of the Granger Summer League Tuesday, June 23. The Lady Dawgs will face Granger at 5 p.m. and Bartlett at 6 p.m. both at the Lions Den Gym on the Granger Secondary School campus. This is the fourth week the Lady Dawgs traveled to compete in two games per night. “It’s been a blessing,” Burnet…