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Carbee takes over as Burnet golf coach

CAPION: Burnet football assistant head coach Shane Carbee (fourth from right) was one of several Bulldog coaches to make his way to Wimberley May 9 for the second annual Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game. The graduating seniors who played and their coaches who cheered them on are lineman Shane Ikonen (left), coaches Quentin Rhoder and Clayton Deaver, Josiah Coronado, Adler Goehring, Trevin Park, Carbee, Riley Howell, head coach Ben Speer and defensive coordinator Jordan Heusinkveld. Courtesy photo The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic department added another coach coach and…

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Burnet boys basketball announces all-district members

CAPTION: When the Bulldogs needed a long-range shot, senior J.J. Whigham delivered. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Several members of the Burnet High School boy basketball team were named All-District 24-4A by head coaches of each program in the district. “Each of them took another step this year,” assistant coach Carter Carruthers said. Named to the first team were seniors Jaxon Sparks and Eli Perkins, while seniors J.J. Whigham and Braven Briant and juniors Gavin Oakley and Ethan Elmore were named honorable mention. Sparks, who was the starting point guard,…

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Marble Falls girls basketball loses to Gatesville

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior guard Rayleigh Crim shows no hesitation in attacking the basket in the first half. Photo by Ernesto Rivera/Riv-On Photography The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Gatesville 44-42 Feb. 16 in the first round of the Class 4A Division I playoffs. The Lady Mustangs (16-18, 7-3) end their season as the District 24-4A runners-up. “The time, the effort, the buy-in, all the stuff that happens in a gym when stands are empty – it showed up this year,” head coach Adley Canales said.…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Marble Falls

CAPTION: Burnet senior point guard Jaxon Sparks was truly that for the Bulldogs in leading them back to the playoffs by sweeping the Marble Falls Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Marble Falls 57-50 Feb. 10 in District 24-4A play to advance to the Class 4A playoffs. “A very big deal,” power forward Eli Pickens said. “It’s senior year for all three of us (Jaxon Sparks and J.J. Whigham). Actually, a blessing, I’m glad we did.” “Feels great,” Sparks said. “Senior year…

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Burnet boys basketball aims for great finishes

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Jaxon Sparks and the Bulldogs look to earn another District 24-4A win. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team is preparing for the final two games of the regular season with plenty on the line. The first is at The Doghouse when the Bulldogs welcome Marble Falls Friday, Feb. 13 and a road game at Jarrell Tuesday, Feb. 17. The subvarsities playing at 5 p.m. and the varsity to follow. Assistant coach Carter Carruthers said the Bulldogs are focusing on preparing…

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Burnet girls basketball beats Taylor

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Sarah Cullison makes the most of her final home appearance. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Taylor 37-28 Feb. 3 for its first District 24-4A win of the season. The Lady Dawgs followed that with a loss to Jarrell 56-21 Feb. 6. Against Taylor, head coach Kim Payten said the Lady Dawgs put it all together. “I thought we played very well,” she said. “I have to say this. It started falling apart in the third quarter, and I subbed…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Taylor

CAPTION: Burnet senior guard Braven Briant was the catalyst to get the Bulldogs going in the second half against Taylor. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The Burnet High School boys basketball team crushed Taylor 70-47 Jan. 16 after losing to Salado 62-55 Jan. 13 in District 24-4A play. Taylor (13-10, 1-3) got the start they wanted thanks to a reserve hitting three 3-pointers in the first half. In all the Ducks nailed six 3-pointers in 16 minutes. Still, the Bulldogs (16-10, 3-2) answered back to take a 25-20 lead into…

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Marble Falls boys basketball loses to Salado

CAPTION: Marble Falls senior post Kaleb Bielfeldt catches this pass to attempt a shot near the basket. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Salado 61-44 Jan. 6 in District 24-4A play. The Eagles (18-5, 2-0) took a 25-10 lead in the first quarter behind the shooting of sophomore shooting guard Ke’Koa Rose, who dropped in four of his seven 3-pointers and made both of his free throws. He finished with 25 points for the contest, 14 in the opening stanza to…

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Marble Falls boys basketball beats Austin Eastside

CAPTION: Junior forward Marc Barrios is turning in some solid performances as he’s learning to take on a bigger role for the Mustangs. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team beat Austin Eastside Early College 46-39 Dec. 19 to extend the winning streak to three. “We played defense really well,” head coach John Berkman said. “That’s our calling card. Our guys stayed after it, and I thought we rebounded well as a whole. Offensively, we had some spurts that were really good and we…

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Burnet boys basketball beats Brownwood

CAPTION: Playing tough defense is a requirement for the Bulldogs. Just ask junior guard Cam Edwards (3), senior power forward Eli Pickens and senior guard Jaxon Sparks. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Brownwood 60-42 Dec. 16 and lost to Wimberley 71-43 Dec. 19 before parting to enjoy the Christmas holiday. Wimberley took a 15-10 lead after the first quarter and built a 40-27 advantage by halftime. Assistant coach Carter Carruthers said the message from head coach Juston Weldon was to “chip away…

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