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Burnet coach Carruthers resigns

CAPTION: Burnet assistant coach Carter Carruthers (seated, left) and head coach Juston Weldon watch from the sideline as the Bulldogs make a defensive stand against the Marble Falls Mustangs that leads to a season sweep and a playoff berth. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Burnet High School golf head coach and boys assistant basketball coach Carter Carruthers resigned to take a position at Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch. Carruthers joins the staff of boys basketball head coach Rylan Gerber. “Really it was a no-brainer when it got presented to me,” Carruthers said.…

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Burnet football’s Coronado signs with Howard Payne

CAPTION: Burnet senior Josiah Coronado (seated, center) signs his National Letter of Intent to play football for Howard Payne University as parents Eddy (seated, left) and Chelsea and siblings Kingsley(standing, left), Jonahven, Joliana and Kingston look on. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior Josiah Coronado will play football for Howard Payne University. He recently made his commitment official during a signing ceremony. Coronado was the Bulldogs’ leader when it came to the rushing attack. He had 164 rushes for 975 yards and eight touchdowns and caught eight passes for 88 yards…

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Burnet football’s Goehring to become a Howard Payne Yellow Jacket

CAPTION: Burnet senior linebacker Adler Goehring (seated, center) signs his National Letter of Intent to play football for Howard Payne University surrounded by his mother Jamie (seated, left) father Clay and sister Ainsley (standing) as Burnet head coach Ben Speers speaks to the crowd. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Burnet High School senior Adler Goehring recently signed to play football for Howard Payne University in Brownwood. “It is close to home,” he said. “I got into the recruiting process late, and it was one of my few options and I…

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Burnet CISD summer camps instill more than skills

CAPTION: Athletic director Grant Freeman (left) believes sport camps are the foundation of helping the next group of great Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs learn the fundamentals of each sport, including football from head coach Ben Speer. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Though the school year may be ending, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District head coaches are preparing to host several sports camps from late May to the end of July.  First up are baseball and girls basketball  The baseball camp for incoming third- through fifth-graders begins at 8 a.m. and…

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Burnet girls golf has best finish at state

CAPTION: Senior Avery Gowin shows the Bulldog fight Burnet is known for. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School girls golf team finished seventh at the Class 4A state tournament May 4-5 at the Legends Golf Course and Villas in Kingsland. The Lady Dawgs scored a 354-358–712. They were paced by freshman Chloe Shannon, who shot an 80-85–165 to finish 20th in the individual standings. Cambria Neenan was 22nd thanks to scoring an 89-77–166, while Avery Gowin finished with a 94-89–183 for 40th overall and Kristine Rodriguez scored…

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Burnet football players shine at HCCA all-star game

CAPTION: Burnet linebacker Josiah Coronado (22) is congratulated for recovering a fumble by Marble Falls cornerback Joaquin Aguilar (left) and Llano defensive back Gavin Hays (19). Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Several Burnet High School seniors made their community proud thanks to their performances during the second annual Hill Country Coaches Association All-Star Football game May 9 at Wimberley. These seniors — running back and linebacker Josiah Coronado, linebacker Adler Goehring, tackle Shane Ikonen, defensive end Riley Howell and receiver and linebacker Trevin Park — made plays and gave their North…

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Burnet Lady Dawgs named academic all-state

CAPTION: Journey Denton made sure academics are never an issue as she shined brightly. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls athletic department announced the selection of several members of the 2026 class to academic all-state lists of the Texas High School Coaches Association, the largest such organization in the country. Seven are members of the track and field program. Wrigley Mulhollan was named to the first team. Second team members are Journey Denton, Josie McDavid and Asah Roy and honorable mention went to Kalani Marks, Ava “Landri”…

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Burnet track season ends at regionals

CAPTION: Senior Wrigley Mulhollan writes her name on the track and field board by setting a record in the 300-meter hurdles at the Class 4A Region III meet. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School track and field athletes displayed the Spirit, Pride and Honor its school district is known for as the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs competed at the Class 4A Region III meet May 1-2. Senior Wrigley Mulhollan clocked 47.39 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles and fulfilled a goal she has had for awhile. “Wrigley ran…

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Burnet baseball loses to Waco Robinson

CAPTION: Cooper Evans has “the big hit” that put the Bulldogs on the scoreboard against Waco Robinson. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School baseball team lost to Waco Robinson 11-1 April 30 in game one of their best-of-three bi-district series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Game two is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, with the third game, if necessary, 30 minutes following the conclusion of the second contest. Both games will be at West High School. Burnet junior pitcher Mason Watson will take…

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Burnet baseball beats Gateway to advance to the playoffs

CAPTION: Senior Cohen Jorpeland got the job done on the mound and at the plate for the Bulldogs in leading them back to the Class 4A Division II playoffs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Facing a win-or-go-home contest, the Burnet High School baseball team showed what it’s made of — grit, determination and will — in beating Georgetown Gateway 6-3 April 24 in District 24-4A play. The victory qualifies the Bulldogs (12-15, 6-6) for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. “What I talked to our kids about was ‘want…

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