Hoopsters miss out on post-season, 49-45

In what was a game of streaks, the Rockdale Lady Tigers had theirs at the wrong time, as Rogers took over late in the fourth quarter to build a 10-point lead before ultimately taking down Rockdale last Tuesday night in Milam County, 49-45.

RHS teams back on the diamond

On Friday night, RHS baseball and softball players got to see opposing competition for the first time this season with the Tigers scrimmaging with Rosebud-Lott, while the Lady Tigers scrimmaged with Holland on the other side of the parking lot.

Taylor, Lillard excel in Caldwell

Tiger golfers made their way to Caldwell’s Copperas Hollow Golf Course on Monday, where senior Monte Taylor placed second with a score 81 while sophomore teammate Mason Lillard was right behind him in third with an 82.

Celebration times: RHS teams win in Troy

TROY—After a rough couple of days where many Rockdale High School students were stuck in homes without electricity following the recent winter storm, Friday night was a high point for Tiger and Lady Tiger basketball players, who both ended their difficult week with buzzer-beating wins.

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RGSL sign-ups to be at ‘Little Dribblers’ According to Rockdale Girls Softball League president Helen Parrish, registration for the upcoming season will take place at the “Little Dribblers” basketball games at the Rockdale High School Gymnasium on Saturday.

RHS soccer falls to tough Taylor teams

Facing off with 11-ranked Taylor High School on Friday night, Rockdale had their work cut out for them against an experienced Duck team.

Tigers win over McGregor

Following Tiger basketball’s first district victory since Feb. 18, 2020, head coach Sean Lexima couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with joy after his team beat McGregor 73-62 on Friday night at RHS Gymnasium. “I’m not going to lie,” he said. “I almost got very emotional.

Lady Tigers in post-season pursuit

With a 50-33 home victory over McGregor on Friday night, the Lady Tigers find themselves back inside the playoff bubble. As of Tuesday evening, the Blue-and-Gold have a record of 6-5 in District 19-3A and currently possess the league’s fourth and final playoff spot.

Bartsch, Castillo pick up honors

Last week, Rockdale High School seniors Yolianna Castillo and Julie Bartsch were named to the 2022 All-Brazos Valley volleyball team. Castillo, a four-year starter for the Lady Tigers, was selected to the second team and the academic team as well.

Rockdale athletes honored at fall banquet

Mason Willard (L) congratulates teammate Ivan Bonner (R) during Rockdale High School’s Fall Athletic Banquet on Monday after coaches Ryan Montalvo and David Monroe gave Bonner a certificate for his achievements in football this past season.