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Camps for variety of sports highlight final week of July

Camps for variety of sports highlight final week of July

07/23/2025 05:00 AM

Soccer team uses summer to help themselves, neighbors

Soccer team uses summer to help themselves, neighbors

07/23/2025 05:00 AM

Lady Dawgs doing all they can for soccer success

Lady Dawgs doing all they can for soccer success

07/23/2025 05:00 AM

Lady Dawgs coach’s impact goes beyond strategies, victories

Lady Dawgs coach’s impact goes beyond strategies, victories

07/09/2025 06:00 AM

Alum does for Cowgirls what she did for Lady Dawgs – succeed

Alum does for Cowgirls what she did for Lady Dawgs – succeed

07/09/2025 06:00 AM

Lady Huskies play in tourney championship

Lady Huskies play in tourney championship

06/25/2025 06:00 AM

Former Bulldog knows the program is in great hands

Former Bulldog knows the program is in great hands

06/25/2025 06:00 AM

Burnet receiver Cason O’Hair instinctively puts a hand out to create space between himself and the Marble Falls defenders.

Bulldogs beat Marble Falls in final game at own qualifying tourney

The Burnet High School 7-on-7 team earned a 1-2 record at its own state qualifying tournament May 31. But the Bulldogs’ lone win came against Marble Falls 7-0 in their final contest of the day. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Offensive coordinator Colton Brewer watches the Bulldogs to make sure they start behind the line as they begin their 10-yard sprint on the first day of summer strength and conditioning June 2.

Bulldogs show up, begin summer conditioning

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Athletic Department began its summer strength-and-conditioning program June 2 after taking last week off. Bulldogs in grades 9-12 work out from 8-9:30 a.m. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Ayden Dale #25 of the PBR team Mavericks provided insight into his ambition and new venture in an interview at the Burnet County Rodeo Arena, where it all began with his first ride at 13 years of age.

Burnet native embraces wild ride on PBR circuit

Burnet’s own Ayden Dale is living proof that dreams — even the wild ones — can come true with hard work, faith, and a little bit of grit. Recently drafted by the New York Mavericks of Professional Bull Riding’s (PBR) Team Series, Ayden is about to take his passion to a whole new level on the national stage. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Cohen Jorpeland is the other senior battling for starting quarterback for the Bulldogs. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Dawgs looking for many traits in next starting quarterback

The 2025 Burnet High School football team will have a new quarterback under center. The question is who will that quarterback be? While that answer won’t be revealed until after fall training camp in the August, the Bulldogs are putting in some serious work right now. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Mark Zeigler (second from right) is the new Burnet Middle School boys athletic coordinator. His wife, Krista Zeigler (second from left), is a Burnet High School counselor, while daughter Emery is entering the seventh grader, and son Corbin will be a fourth-grader. Contributed photos

BMS athletic coordinator excited to teach, coach and mentor

Burnet Middle School has a new boys athletic coordinator with vast experience coaching children and teenagers on every level. Mark Zeigler took over the role before the end of the school year after spending the last year in the Highland Lakes. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Jayci Craig

Burnet CISD turns to alum to lead softball program

Burnet Middle School coach Jayci Craig is the new softball head coach at Burnet High School. The school district announced her promotion May 21. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

When Nolan Gerfers became the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District swimming and diving coach, he understood the rich history of the program. He appreciates the community for “welcoming a young coach” during his time here. File photo

Swim coach thanks community as he resigns

Burnet Consolidated Independent School District swimming and diving coach Nolan Gerfers resigned to become the diving coach at Prosper Independent School District. He will coach divers at all four of the district’s high schools. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Senior running back Josiah Coronado is making plays for the Bulldogs. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Bulldogs to host another ‘good tournament’

The Burnet High School 7-on-7 team is hosting its own state qualifying tournament Saturday, May 31. The Bulldogs take the field at 9 a.m. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Klein Stanley (Burnet 4-H) won the gold in his age division for air rifle (U15s), and the gold for the small-bore competition. Contributed Photo

4-H rifle team qualifies for Junior Olympics

“It was a golden spring for Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team,” said coach Guy Taylor. The Burnet County 4-H Youth Precision Rifle Team once again has made the national stage for awards and excellence. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Victor Aviles (center) signs to run for Rice University as his family Valeria (left), Victorino, Anthony and Felis Aviles-Salgado look on. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

BHS runner signs with Rice University

Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles made his commitment to Rice University official May 19 by signing to run for the Owls. Middle-distance coach Crystal Shipley summed up what Rice is getting in Aviles. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Doug Messer is leaving the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District now that daughter Jaylee is about to graduate. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Girls hoops coach’s leave comes down to family

Burnet Consolidated Independent School District girls basketball and golf head coach Doug Messer resigned May 8 to become an assistant coach on the girls basketball and track and field staffs at Lampasas High School. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

From left; Eleonora Picogna, Madison Willis, Mia Elias, Caroline Lunsford, Brogan Fox, and Jersey Menchaca smiled for the camera May 9 after the annual Burnet High School Powder Puff game.

Seniors take victory in annual Powder Puff game

. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Pictured is Steve and Lana Hale. Steve Hale is leaving BCISD for Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park where he will serve as defensive coordinator. Contributed photo

BCISD AD resigns ‘to get to coach again’

After one year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic director and safety officer, Steve Hale resigned. He announced his resignation in early May, calling the reason why “the right opportunity that came up.” He is joining the Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park as the football program’s defensive coordinator, the athletic department’s powerlifting coach and track coach. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Burnet defensive end Noah Billock meets Kerrville Tivy running back Domynik Vasques at the line and pushes him back. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Bulldogs prove they’re all-stars leading the East to victory

The Burnet Bulldogs exceeded what a player chosen to play in the first Hill Country Coaches Association all-star football game is supposed to do. The contest was played May 17 at Texan Stadium in Wimberley. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

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