Eagles drop a close scrimmage against Thrall

Set to host Waco Reicher in Friday’s season opener MILANO—The Milano Eagles hosted a well coached Thrall Tigers team last week. This matchup included a controlled- scrimmage as well as a live half. The Tigers prevailed 2-1.

SPORTS BRIEFS

The f re shman Tiger football team scrimmaged against the Robinson Rockets Thursday night. This match up ended in a 1-1 tie. Freshman Tiger tailback Colton Schlottman had an impressive 35-yard run from the line of scrimmage.

Tigers see first action in scrimmage at Jarrell

JARRELL—The Rockdale Tigers saw their first preseason action at Friday night’s scrimmage in Jarrell against a 4-A Division II Cougar team that ended with a 2-2 score.

Eagles look good in first scrimmage

ITASCA—The Milano Eagles traveled to Itasca to face the Wampus Cats in a scrimmage on Friday night. They outscored their opponent 5-1. Coach Nick Morehead bragged on his Eagle squad saying, “We saw a lot of good things, of course there are always things to improve on.

Bulldogs host Leon in scrimmage

THORNDALE-The Thorndale Bull dogs hosted the Leon Cougars in a scrimmage on Friday night. The Bulldogs were victorious with a final of 3-1. Bulldogs Caden Kovar and Gunner Ferguson shared time at the quarterback position and played to their individual strengths.

Lady Tigers volleyball on a roll

The Lady Tigers posted two wins last week. Congratulations to Coach Laughlin and her varsity squad. They won against the Bartlett Bulldogs with a score of 3-0 and the Milano Eagles 3-2.

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT FOR AREA LAKES AND RESERVOIRS

Wa ter l i g h t l y stained; 87 degrees; 1.45 feet below pool. Black bass are good up the river fishing worms and crankbaits around timber. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows fished in 4-8 feet of water. White bass are good on road beds and humps, but most catches are undersized.

HERE COME THE TIGERS

The Class 3A Rockdale Tigers coming out on to the field Friday in Jarrell before their first scrimmage of the year. The Tigers fought the 4A Cougars to a 2-2 stalemate at Cougar Stadium. This week Rockdale will host another 4A team, the Robinson Rockets, in their first home scrimmage.

FISHING REPORT

Granger SLOW. Water lightly stained; 84 degrees; 1.10 feet below pool. Black bass are slow. Crappie are good on 1/32 ounce jigs tipped with Berkley Crappie Nibbles. White bass are fair on Slab spoons fished over humps. Blue catfish are good on shad drift fished in 25 to 30 feet of water.

Annual Tiger cake auction a big hit Saturday

Jesus Bocanegra’s Cross Country cake sold to Rollo Insurance for $300 and, below, Maddie Brinkman’s Tiger Cheer cake sold for $200 to Randy and Suzanne Levy.