There's something funny going on here
You may have noticed in our Hall of Honor story in this week's edition, that there was an honoree's name that had not previously appeared in print. It wasn't a mistake, it was done on purpose. Full Story
Honored by them all
14 more Tiger legends take their places in sports shrine
The venue was new, but the theme was an old one—every single honoree left an indelible imprint on Rockdale athletics. Full Story
Catch him if you can
Caldwell running back slices orange through Tiger D
Last season, District 24-3A featured arguably the two best running backs in the state in Madisonville's Chris Whaley and Navasota's Dexter Pratt. Here's guessing that Caldwell Coach Dale Williams wouldn't trade his current running back for a roster full of Whaleys and Pratts. Full Story
Lady Tigers looking to the future as season closes
Despite record, spikers made progress in 2009
As the Rockdale Lady Tigers close the curtain on the 2009 volleyball season, they are immediately looking toward the future. With losses to Caldwell and then Madisonville Tuesday night at Tiger Gymnasium, the Lady Tigers finish the season at 7-21 overall and 1-11 in District 24-3A play. Full Story
Thorndale thrashes Thrall to earn playoff position
427 yards of offense bounces Bulldogs to win over biggest rival
THORNDALE—You kind of get the feeling that Thorndale is getting comfortable with its newly installed offense—and that means bad new for Bulldog opponents. Thrall found out the hard way as Thorndale tamed the Tigers 40-16 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium in front of an overflow crowd. Full Story
Milano drops second straight district contest
Jentsch's effort just not enough to pull out victory
BARTLETT—Milano has dropped two straight after starting its season 5-0 and its hopes for a playoff spot in District 26-A is in its own hands. The Eagles dropped to 1-2 in league play and 5-2 overall after a 28-6 road loss to Bartlett (5-2, 2-1) Friday night. Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY QUALIFIERS—
CROSS COUNTRY QUALIFIERS—Coach Dusty Loewe's boys cross country team qualified for the regional meet in Humble on Nov. 7 by placing second to Taylor at the District 24-3A meet Saturday in Cameron. Juan Rubio was the top Tiger individual qualifier after placing third at the district meet. Jacon Gerren also qualified after finishing 10th. Jose Buentello was 12th, Jose Ruelas 23rd, Francisco Romo 28th and Robert Ramos 29th. For the girls, Emily Ammon was 15th, Victoria Drake 24th, Aubri Litchauer 28th and Mara McAdams 36th. Vadim Riobov was nnth for the junior high boys. Team members include: Bottom—Vadim Riobov, Jacob Gerren, Juan Rubio, Stefan Hinijosa. Back—Coach Dusty Loewe, Jose Ruellas, Jose Buentello, Francisco Romo, Robert Ramos. Full Story
Lady Eagles are perfect; waiting on playoff foe
No. 9 Milano enters post season with 15 game winning streak in tow
MILANO—The No. 9 ranked Milano Lady Eagles completed its district schedule undefeated, never losing a set, on Friday in a routing of Calvert at Geneva Paceley Gym. The Lady Eagles (29-10, 10-0) are District 16-A champions for the second consecutive year and will have a first round bye in the postseason. Full Story
Lady Dogs play their way into playoff picture with big wins
Victory over Thrall produces tie for second between rivals
Thorndale Lady Dog clinched a playoff spot with wins over Bartlett Tuesday night and rival Thrall on Friday. Thorndale (14-19) and Thrall are tied for second place in District 25A with identical 5-3 league marks. Granger, who went undefeated in loop play, claimed the district crown. Full Story
Cross country teams ready for district
Local cross countr y teams got one last contest in before their district meet and fared well against bigger schools. Milano's varsity boys were seventh in the team standings out of 13 in Crockett. The team was paced by Ryan Karl who was 18th with a time of 19:16. John Paniagua was right behind him at 19th and a time of 19:23. Full Story
Tiger junior varsity can't overcome early deficit
THURSDAY: The freshmen and junior varsity host Taylor at 6 p.m. The junior high Tigers travel to Taylor with the first game starting at 4:30 p.m. Full Story
Hunting prospects for this year's quail season are bad
AUSTIN-Hunting prospects for this year's quail season are scattered like a busted covey as less-than-ideal range conditions have hampered production for the second straight year. Bobwhite quail hunting can be hit or miss in Texas considering these birds exist here on the very western edge of their distribution in the U. S. Full Story
Milam now two-buck county, TP&W says
Milam County will be a twobuck county when the general deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Game Warden Charles Mayer met with hunters in Rockdale and Cameron Saturday to outline the new antler restrictions. Full Story
CALDWELL 35, ROCKDALE 14
Clockwise at left, Tyler Wright grabbed a 14-yard touchdown pass. Above left, Justin Gadison sacks quarterback D.J. Cumby for a 10- yard loss. At the top, it was catch him if you can Kyson Woolverton (8) as the Tigers tried in vain to stop him. At top right, LeRraven Clark draws a bead on Nelson Scott. At bottom right, Cumby is surrounded by Derek David and friends. Above, Greg Chelf fights for a portion of his team-high 42 yards rushing. Full Story
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