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BHS grad McGee signs with Texans

Former Burnet High School quarterback Stephen McGee, who was recently released from the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, signed a contract with the Houston Texans on Thursday.

Shipley signs with Jacksonville

Former Burnet Bulldog and University of Texas Longhorn, Jordan Shipley, signed to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 20. Shipley has played in 18 NFL games since his third-round draft in 2010.

During his rookie year he led all first-year players with 52-catches for 600-yards. His NFL career stats stood at 56-receptions for 614-yards and three touchdowns before joining the Jaguars.

He caught one pass for 24-yards in his Jacksonville debut on Sunday, Nov. 25 and the Jaguars defeated Tennessee, 24-19. Shipley will wear the number 16 jersey.

Flames lose 38-12 to Sacred Heart

Faith Academy ended its inaugural 11-man football season Friday night, falling to defending state champion Hallettsville Sacred Heart 38-12 in the second round of the TAPPS Division III playoffs.

Gatesville remains unbeaten

LLANO –Gatesville’s 41-7 win over Llano Friday night likely ends the Yellow Jackets chances for the District 8-3A title. Playoff possibilities, however, still exist since three teams will qualify for postseason play.

Llano coach rises above competition

Llano coach Craig Slaughter has Llano riding emotions.
Please read, Wednesday's Llano County Journal

Llano's Morgan stands tall for Jackets

LAMPASAS – Llano’s Zach Morgan dropped Lampasas quarterback Kleg Kennedy for a 10-yard loss on a fourth-and-five play with three seconds left in the game to seal a 20-13 victory for the Yellow Jackets Friday night.

Faith Academy puts itself in driver's seat

Faith Academy rolled to a big first half lead and beat the Texas School for the Deaf, 33-12, Friday night in Marble Falls.

Liberty Hill runs to 55-28 victory over Llano

LLANO -- Liberty Hill’s vaunted Wing-T rushing offense rolled to 446 yards and six touchdowns in a 55-28 win over Llano.
It was the first District 8 3A game for both teams. Liberty Hill is now 5-1 and Llano is 2-4.

Faith Academy stands tall again in shutout win

Faith Academy put together another big goal-line stand and its offense rolled in a 37-0 shut out over Holy Trinity of Temple Friday night in Marble Falls.

Rouse runs past Mustangs, 42-28

LEANDER – Leander Rouse quarterback Justin Pelt and running back Billy Ray McCrary ran the zone read all night with plenty of effectiveness against the Marble Falls Mustangs.

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