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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

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

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

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

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 1

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo, Cameron Poteet rolled clear of Ok Breakdown’s hooves during the bronc riding events. Find more photos on Page 12 and 14. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo, Cameron Poteet rolled clear of Ok Breakdown’s hooves during the bronc riding events. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet senior receiver Marcus Pimentel (11) will represent the community at the first Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game Saturday, May 17, in Wimberley. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs to suit up at all-star game

Several Burnet High School seniors will represent the community at the inaugural Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Texan Stadium in Wimberley. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Johnny Charron will play football for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor after signing with the Crusaders while parents John (left) and Ivette and little brother Luke (standing) look on. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke

Outstanding athletes sign to play college sports

Four Burnet High School seniors signed to compete on the collegiate level May 6. They are football player Johnny Charron basketball player Sierra Schaefer and swimmers Levi Kleen and Caroline Lunsford. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Pitcher Matthew Valdez shows control and strength on the mound. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs tested in many ways against La Grange

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to La Grange 2-1 in a best-of-three area series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. The series was played May 9-10 in Hutto. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet High School was well represented at the Class 4A Region III tournament by assistant coach Tanner Wells (left), Aly Van Zandt, Alex Burns, Callen Smith, alternate Nick Dietrich and head coach Brandon Cunningham. Contributed photos

Netters show Bulldog fight at regionals

Tennis season ended for three Burnet High School players at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 at Bryan. They are Aly Van Zandt in girls singles and the mixed doubles team of Alex Burns and Callen Smith. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Victor Aviles soaks in the moment after winning the 1,600 meters at the Class 4A State Track Meet in Austin May 1 to cap off an incredible day that included a gold medal in the 800 meters and silver in the 3,200 meters. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldog runner fulfills goals, leaves a legacy

From the beginning of this year, Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles’ goals were to win three Class 4A State Championships this spring. So when the meet happened May 1 at Mike Myers Stadium on the University at Austin campus, Aviles won two and finished the third race with a silver medal. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Roy Kiser leaves the boys basketball program “in great shape,” according to athletic director Steve Hale. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Long-time coach set to retire, replacement tapped

Burnet Consolidated Independent School District announced a head coaching change for boys basketball. Long-time head coach Roy Kiser, who has spent more than two decades with the Bulldogs, is retiring. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Khris Kassner’s hot bat helps the Bulldogs beat Lorena. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs come back to Lorena for bi-district title

The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lorena 2-1 in a best-of-three bi-district series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs May 2-3. Next up is La Grange in a best-of-three area series in Hutto in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

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Bulldogs sweep the Gators to return to the playoffs

The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Georgetown Gateway 8-1 April 25 to finish tied for third in District 24-4A play. The Bulldogs (17-7, 7-5) are on a nine-game winning streak. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

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