First half report card produces passing grades
With a 5-0 record safely tucked away in his back pocket, Rockdale Coach Jeff Miller doesn't have a lot to complain about these days. At the halfway point of the season, Miller can only sing the praises of his unbeaten team which is ranked No. Full Story
Taylor takes his turn at the wheel
Mustangs adjust to football after Whaley
The biggest question—the only question really—facing Madisonville heading into the 2009 season was, who was going to replace All-State running back Chris Whaley, who now wears a burnt orange jersey. Full Story
Wright place, Wright time
Big Blue blows by foe Yoe to go 5-0
In this era of the no-huddle, spread formation and two-minute drill offensive schemes, Jeff Miller set the audibles and frantic sideline hand signals aside. He thought his team could simply line up and push Cameron around. They did. Full Story
Deeee-fense was their game
Akili went from 0-10 to the NFL; linebacker is spelled 'K-U-B-I-A-K'
This is the second in a series of articles on the 13 athletes who will be inducted into the Rockdale Sports Hall of Honor Oct. 23. One went from Rockdale High School's only 0-10 team to a starting cornerback position in the National Football League. Full Story
Jentsch collapses after running for 352 yards
Senior quarterback spends some time in the hosiptal
BRYAN—In a classic gridiron battle of ground game versus aerial assault, Milano's ground game takes the cake. The Eagles (4-0) tallied 546 total yards against Bryan's St. Joseph Catholic School (3-2) and ran away with a 47-35 road victory Friday night. Full Story
Bulldogs bust loose for homecoming victory
Thorndale rings up its most points in three seasons
THORNDALE—Whether it was the fact that it was homecoming or they've finally figured out the new offense, Thorndale let loose Friday night. Using a 30-point outburst in the second and third quarters, the Bulldogs poked Iola 43-22 at Bulldog Stadium during homecoming activities. Full Story
Seventh graders put up only sub varsity victory
Ramey scores five times for unbeaten Tigers
THURSDAY: The freshmen and junior varsity host Madisonville with the first game beginning at 5 p.m. The junior high Tigers travel to Madisonville with the first game starting at 4:30 p.m. Full Story
Lady Tigers can't overtake defending district champions
Caldwell sits down spikers on Tuesday
The Rockdale Lady Tigers couldn't get a foot hold in losing to Caldwell 25-10, 25-11 and 25-19 Tuesday night at Hornet Gym. The Lady Tigers dip to 7-14 overall and 1-4 in District 24-3A play. The defending district champion Lady Hornets improve to 20-11 overall and 5-0 in league action. Full Story
AWAY AT COLLEGE
ROCKDALE Nic Hammett—Rice (football & baseball) Gary Randall—Texas A&M (football) Austin January—Abilene Christian football) Kortlin White—Mary Hardin-Baylor football) Felicia Gaines—Huston-Tillotson Full Story
ROCKDALE 41, CAMERON 21
Clockwise from bottom left, big Dillan Schnerr (76) clears a path for Greg Chelf. At left Juan Estrada makes one of his game-high eight tackles. Above, Head Coach Jeff Miller has one of many discussions with a game official Friday night over some "unusual" calls. At right, Cameron's Tommy Anderson gets tangled up in a couple of Dereks—Mynar (88) and David (6). Bottom right, Casey Burrough (2) absolutely buried Dookie Wells with a vicious hit late in the game. Full Story
L ady Dogs drop a pair
Thorndale struggles as district play opens
The Thorndale Lady Dogs opened up District 25-A play this week on the losing end of things. The varsity squad lost to rival Thrall on Tuesday and fell to Granger in their district opener Saturday. Lady Dogs head coach Julie Downs said youth and mistakes hurt her team Tuesday night. Full Story
19th ranked Lady Eagles strolling through loop
Mumford, Buckholts are the latest victims
MILANO—The No. 19 ranked Milano Lady Eagles are strolling through District 16A play defeating Mumford and Buckholts, both in straight sets. Milano (22-10, 3-0) swept Buckholts in three sets Tuesday night at Geneva Palely Gym to stay undefeated in district play. Full Story
Runners compete in Cameron, Gatesville cross country meets
Thorndale records highest finish ever for Class A school at Cameron
Thorndale's varsity girls cross country team took fourth in the Cameron Invitational Monday at the Cameron Country Club. It was the highest finish for a Class A team at the event. Senior Kara Niemtschk paced the Lady Dogs with a seven place medal and a time of 14:01. Kristen Butterworth also earned a medal for her 12th place finish with a time of 14:25. Full Story
SPORTS SHORTS
King named top junior player at Nike camp AUSTIN—Aubr ie Jay K ing was named the top junior high player at the Prodigy Basketball Camp held in Austin over the weekend. The event is sponsored in part by Nike and draws top basketball talent from junior high and high schools from around the Lone Star State. Full Story
WHERE THEY PLAY
TIGER FOOTBALL Friday—at Madisonville 7:30 p.m. JV-FROSH FOOTBALL Thursday—Madisonville, F-JV, 5-6 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Saturday—Madisonville 7A-7B-8A- 8B, 10-11-12:30-1:30 LADY TIGER VOLLEYBALL Friday—at Madisonville, JV-V, Full Story
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