Sports

RHS soccer improves in Madisonville

News Staff

Thu, 01/12/2023 - 00:00

Before setting out for the Madisonville Tournament this past weekend, Tiger coach Gilberto Rodriguez was hoping to see growth. With a slate in pool play that included Brenham, Splendora and Class 6A Bryan, Rodriguez said he felt that his team was in a “tight spot.

Bulldogs crowned champions in Troy

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Thu, 01/05/2023 - 00:00

TROY—Despite having missing players while also enduring injuries, the Thorndale Bulldog basketball team escaped Troy’s Christmas tournament undefeated with four wins in two days.

Tigers tested in Mumford

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Thu, 01/05/2023 - 00:00

MUMFORD—Things began to look bleak for the Tigers, who led for much of their Wednesday afternoon matchup with North Hopkins, when the Panthers went up 43-42 with about four minutes left in their tournament opener.

SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff

Thu, 01/05/2023 - 00:00

Rockdale soccer begin tourney play RHS soccer teams begin tournament play with the Tigers heading to Madisonville (Jan. 6-7) while the Lady Tigers head to Navasota (Jan. 5-7).

Rockdale’s Erik Sheppard has been a vocal leader for the Tigers this season. With an 0-1 record in district play, the Blue-and-Gold face Thorndale on Friday morning before continuing district play on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in McGregor. RHS is led by first-year head coach Sean Lexima, who comes over from Class 6A New Caney, where he was a top assistant for several years.

Rockdale Sports: Winter is here

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 00:00

Best of: 2022 in Review

News Staff

Thu, 12/29/2022 - 00:00

Athletes from Rockdale, Milano and Thorndale High School’s had their fair share of accolades during the past 12 months including a Tiger freshman earning a silver medal at the state track meet, a Bulldog senior becoming a back-to-back state champion and the Eagle basketball team and Lady Dog...

Tigers fall short in battle with Lexington, 64-62

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Thu, 12/29/2022 - 00:00

Last Tuesday, Rockdale had a fight until the end with district rival Lexington, who prevailed in the final seconds, 64-62. The home loss comes five days after the Blue-and-Gold fell to Navasota, 71-43.

Tiger district picks announced

News Staff

Thu, 12/22/2022 - 00:00

District 11-3A-I picks were released to the public this past Friday with five Rockdale High School football players selected ed for the first team while three more Tigers were voted on to the second team.

Lexima looks to change culture

News Staff

Thu, 12/22/2022 - 00:00

After two consecutive seasons without a district victory, the Rockdale Tiger basketball program appeared to be in need of a new approach.

Milano athletes rack up honors

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 00:00

Earlier this month, Milano High School volleyball and football players picked up district awards, including senior Greg Storey, Offensive Linemen of the Year.