My Weekly Bones to Pick

A COLUMN TO BE NAMED LATER Football is officially over for me this year... maybe I should start a dating advice column now? —wt— The leaves changing colors sure are nice, right? I recommend y’all to drive around town or take a walk just to see all the nice shades of yellow, orange and red.

Stutts named District 13-2A-I Offensive MVP

Earlier this week, 23 Thorndale High School football players earned District 13-2A-I honors including senior Coy Stutts, who was named the Offensive most valuable player.

Lady Tigers go 2-0 during break

While their classmates were out of school during the week, Lady Tiger basketball players stayed busy in the school’s main gymnasium, where they defeated both Thorndale and Burton. This past Friday, RHS took down the Lady Panthers 54-50 in a contest that was decided in the final minute.

Lady Tigers earn district honors

Following the conclusion of their 2022 season, nine Rockdale High School volleyball players racked up District 19-3A awards. Lady Tiger senior Julie Bartsch was a first team all-district selection after recording 493 kills and 75 blocks at the net.

Scenes from Rockdale’s youth volleyball league

On Saturday, Rockdale’s Lil’ Diggers volleyball league concluded it’s fall season with three champions from their respective age divisions. The Purple Pandas won the first/ second grade division with the Maroon Mustangs and the Teal Turtles finishing in second and third.

Fishing conditions in Central Texas

Granger FAIR. Water light l y stained; 64 degrees; 1.81 feet low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow. White bass are slow. Blue catfish are good on cut bait fished along shallow wind blown banks and on jug lines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.

Bulldogs unable to overcome tough Ganado squad

BASTROP—Thorndale’s 2022 season came to an end this past Thursday at Bastrop’s Memorial Stadium, where they lost to Ganado, 66-12. GHS came out firing immediately, with three unanswered touchdowns in the opening quarter to build an ideal lead, 21-0.

Campsey steps down as coach

On Monday morning, it was announced that Rockdale High School head football coach Jacob Campsey is stepping down from his position. RISD Superintendent Denise Monzingo said that Campsey didn’t resign, but has stepped away from the role he has had the last three seasons.

Back-to-Back

On Saturday at Taylor High School, The Rockdale Gold Flag Football Team won their second straight league Super Bowl, taking down their neighbors from Lexington.

Thorndale athletes sign to colleges

Early Wednesday afternoon, Thorndale High School seniors Makaelyn Frei (L), Raeghan Carlson (middle) and Natalie Garcia (R) signed with their respective universities to continue their athletic careers.