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Llano to face new foes familiar rivals next two years

CAPTION: Llano High School athletic director and football head coach Matt Green (right) along with offensive coordinator Ryan Priem (to Green’s left), and offensive coaches Ryan Norwood, Colton Center and Robbie Coplin will scheme against some new district opponents in the fall. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro After years of supremacy in Class 3A Division I Region IV, the Llano High School football team will look to continue that trend in Region I. That’s because when the University Interscholastic League unveiled realignment Feb. 2, Llano completed the trifecta of Highland…

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Bulldogs earn electrifying 7-on-7 win during Burnet state qualifying tourney

The Burnet 7-on-7 team finished 1-2 at its state qualifying tournament May 28. The Bulldogs defeated Taylor in thrilling fashion. In overtime with Burnet trailing 25-18, senior quarterback Tanner O’Hair found junior receiver Grant Jones for the touchdown and the two hooked up again for the two-point pass and the 26-25 win. Burnet lost to Gatesville 27-13 and to McGregor 30-12. Head coach Bryan Wood noted the Bulldogs didn’t play like themselves to start the tournament when they faced Gatesville. “We didn’t have much energy,” he said. “The second game…

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