In 1989 as a sophomore, Beirne caught 18 passes in a game against Westfield High School, at the time placing him second all-time in Texas high school football history for receptions in a single game.
In 1989 as a sophomore, Beirne had 18 passes in a game against Westfield High School, which at that point was the second-highest number of receptions in a single game by a high school player in Texas history.