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Burnet athletes enjoy productive June

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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Burnet girls make the most of strength and conditioning

CAPTION: Rheid McFerrin (left), Kinley Callahan and Allison Behrens use kettlebells as part of their weight training. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro Just as the sun was breaking through clouds, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Lady Dawgs were entering the Student Activity Center for their summer strength and conditioning session. Just as the Bulldogs were arriving to begin stretching for their own workout, the Lady Dawgs were exiting the weight room to walk onto the turf for agility and speed training. Girls athletic coordinator Crystal Shipley, head coaches Jayci Craig…

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Burnet girls soccer hosts summer league

CAPTION: Some members of the Burnet High School girls soccer summer league team include Vanessa Chavez (left), Valeria Lemus, Perla Rodriguez, Emily Montoya, Emma Warden, Erica Flores, Cheyenne Adams and Genesis Avila. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District girls soccer program is hosting a weekly 7-on-7 league each Tuesday in June beginning at 5 p.m. at the Burnet Middle School Stadium. The league includes Lampasas, Marble Falls and Pflugerville Connally. Lady Dawgs head coach Doug Ketcham, who serves as league director, said hosting the league…

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Wilson named Burnet Middle School girls athletic coordinator

CAPTION: One trait Burnet Middle School coach Sonny Wilson is known for is his ability to convey confidence and belief in each of his players to go make plays to win the game, much like he’s doing with Jackson Ray. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After a year as a Burnet Middle School coach, Sonny Wilson has accepted a promotion. He is the new girls middle school athletic coordinator. “We had the ability last year when I came in to bring Sonny on,” Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director…

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Numbers illustrate passion playing for Burnet CISD

CAPTION: Casey Schubert (back, left) has rejoined the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District as a teacher and coach. Staff photos by Jennifer Fierro With Sonny Wilson accepting the promotion of becoming the Burnet Middle School girls coordinator, the BMS athletic department is on the hunt for one more coach for the boys. The aim is to have five coaches for the boys and five for the girls, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director Grant Freeman said.  One of those girls coaches is Casey Schubert, who served as the Burnet High…

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