Burton Claims First State Championship Since 1987 in 2A-II Title Game

Burton claims first state championship since 1987 in 2A-II title game

ROUND ROCK - The Burton Panthers did something on Thursday that they had not done all season: gather in a celebratory dogpile.

Ropes' historic season ends with state championship loss to Burton

ROUND ROCK — Ropes bid for a UIL Class 2A Division II state championship fell short Thursday, June 4, after Burton captured a 6-1 victory at Dell Diamond. The Eagles were held to four hits by Burton pitcher Tyler Witt, who earned MVP honors after tossing a complete game. Witt allowed one run, struck out six and walked one to finish the season with a 16-0 record. Ropes tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning when Jauvyth Cruz lined an RBI single t…

One Game from Glory: Burton prepares for 2A-II state championship game against Ropes

Burton’s year-long mission to go one step further than last year has given the Panthers a trip to Round Rock.