Weekly Newsletter: March 18, 2024
Feature on Lady Elks continuing basketball journey together, Kerr band director obtains honorary black belt after battling with cancer, Latest on Elks baseball and Spartan softball, The Buzz Bulletin
Today’s newsletter: Feature on Lady Elks continuing basketball journey together, Kerr band director obtains honorary black belt after battling with cancer, Latest on Elks baseball and Spartan softball, plus, a list of events happening around Burleson in The Buzz Bulletin
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Burleson to Snyder: The Journey Continues for these Lady Elks
In the 2023-24 season, forward Kendall Carlock and guard E’Marie Lewis led the Lady Elks varsity basketball team to its first playoff berth since 2015. That’s a piece of the legacy the two First-Team All-District graduating seniors leave behind as their chapters at Burleson High School come to a close. The rest of their story together is still being written.
The girls will continue being teammates at the next level as they’re both committed to playing college basketball for Western Texas College.
“I don’t think they’re ready for us,” Lewis told me when I asked how she thinks her and Carlock’s chemistry will translate to the college level.
Lewis isn’t the only one with high expectations for the duo.
Kerr band director obtains honorary black belt after battling with cancer
BURLESON – The Cancer Warrior Martial Arts Program presented Kerr Middle School band director Catharine Klein with an honorary black belt in support of her fight with breast cancer at the Music For All National Festival February 26.
During preparations for the festival, Burleson ISD school-safety officer and karate grandmaster Richard Morris presented the honorary black belt to Klein along with the Cancer Warrior Martial Arts Program leader Kenneth Rebstock and members of Richard Morris Karate including Burleson ISD superintendent Bret Jimerson and school-safety officer Curt Brennan.
Klein was shocked by the “wonderful surprise” that made her night, she said in a Burleson ISD statement.
“I'm humbled and so appreciative and honored by the outpouring of support and love from students and families,” Klein stated.
Elks blanked by Heritage
MIDLOTHIAN – The Burleson Elks varsity baseball team is still searching for its first district-win after losing 10-0 to the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars Wednesday at Heritage High School.
Elks fall in extras despite Webster’s home run and four hits
BURLESON – Aviel Webster’s home run and four hits weren’t enough for the Burleson Elks varsity baseball team as they fell 7-6 to the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars Tuesday at Burleson High School.
Haynes homers and triples in another Lady Spartans blowout
BURLESON – Madison Haynes hit a two-run home run and a two-run triple as the Centennial Lady Spartans varsity softball team beat the Arlington Seguin Lady Cougars 13-2 Tuesday at Centennial High School.
Ellis homers, gets win on mound as Lady Spartans rout Timberview
MANSFIELD – Ava Ellis homered at the plate and earned the win as a pitcher as the Centennial Lady Spartans varsity softball team beat the Mansfield Timberview Wolves 19-2 Monday at Timberview High School.
The Buzz Bulletin
Monday
Burleson Economic Development Corporation meeting at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall (agenda)
“First Steps Thrive” at 5 p.m. at the Center for ASD
Burleson City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall (agenda)
High school sports:
Baseball: Elks @ Mansfield-Summit at 5 p.m.
Kerr Middle School Band Music For All Festival Sendoff Concert at 7 p.m. at Centennial High School
Tuesday
Easter Cookie Decorating Class from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery
High school sports:
Soccer: Lady Spartans v. Midlothian at 5:30 p.m.
Baseball: Elks v. Mansfield-Timberview at 7 p.m.
Baseball: Spartans v. Mansfield-Summit at 7 p.m.
Softball: Lady Elks @ Joshua at 7 p.m.
Softball: Lady Spartans @ Cleburne at 7 p.m.
Soccer: Spartans v. Midlothian at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
High school sports:
Softball: Lady Elks v. Midlothian at 7 p.m.
Softball: Lady Spartans v. Joshua at 7 p.m.
Baseball: Elks @ Mansfield-Timberview at 7 p.m.
Baseball: Spartans @ Mansfield-Summit at 7 p.m.
Saturday
Donuts with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Russell Farm Art Center
2024 Burleson Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at 11:30 a.m. at Pathway Church
“Bunny Daze” from noon to 3 p.m. at Chisenhall Sports Complex
Sunday
In case you missed it,
Burleson to hold liquor-store option election
With enough signatures submitted on petition to city, Burleson City Council approves holding local-option election to allow liquor-stores to operate in Burleson
Mohan pitches complete game, Spartans sweep Elks
Spartans rout Elks to earn season-sweep and start the season 2-0 in district
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