Burnet boys basketball beats Brownwood, remains tied for first in district
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BROWNWOOD — The Burnet High School boys basketball team defeated Brownwood 47-25 in a District 8-3A contest Feb. 8.
The Bulldogs (18-11 overall, 8-1 district) took an 11-4 lead after the first quarter and extended it throughout the contest. Senior post Clayton Baumgart scored 12 of Burnet’s 30 second-half points.
The Lions have now lost 34 consecutive games.
Burnet and Liberty Hill are tied for first place in district. Coaches are scheduled to gather the day after the season ends to determine how which team enters the playoffs as the district’s top seed.
KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune will broadcast the playoff games of the Bulldogs and the Lady Dawgs, who also made the postseason. Tune in to 103.9 FM or at KBEYFM.com. Check DailyTrib.com for updated playoff information.
jfierro@thepicayune.com
ON OFFENSE: points – Clayton Baumgart 20, Derek Kiser 10, Joe Parker 8, Colton Stevens 7, Blayne Parisher 7
RECORDS: Burnet is 18-11 overall and 8-1 in District 8-3A; Brownwood is 0-9 in district play.
UP NEXT: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Burnet vs. Gatesville at The Doghouse, 1000 The Green Mile in Burnet.
DISTRICT 8-3A STANDINGS:
Burnet, 8-1
Liberty Hill, 8-1
Llano, 5-4
Lampasas, 4-5
Gatesville, 2-7
Brownwood, 0-9