BURTON — Since 2004, there have been 18 meetings between the Burton Panthers and Granger Lions – whether in the playoffs, district or the regular season. Number 18 will be this Friday as the teams will meet in the Class 2A D-II Region IV final for a right to move onto the state semifinals.
Ranked No. 2, Burton (12-0) will go up against No. 10 Granger (11-2) at 7 p.m. at Bastrop Memorial Stadium.
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