Monthly Archives: August 2026

OLD FOE COMES TO JACKET STADIUM

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Mike Virdell

The 4-AAAA Burnet Bulldogs come to Jacket Stadium Friday night in the 82nd meeting of the two schools. This rivalry started in 1927, a cool 99 years ago. The series is tied at 40-40-1. Llano won the first contest 7-6. … Continue reading →

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PLAY TO WIN by Mikel Virdell

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Mike Virdell

REMEMBERING ART As the Jackets prepare for the scrimmage in Lexington this week against Cleveland, much more goes on behind the curtain. A team full of experienced seniors, also has a much smaller junior class that will need every single … Continue reading →

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Most Anticipated, or Most Concerning 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Mike Virdell

REMEMBERING ART The 2026 football season has finally arrived. Eight months of ringing hands and walking the floor, and watching basketball…and soccer! And a little baseball. But few things can take the place of football. In my first article in … Continue reading →

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