THS overcomes tough start to beat Holland

Bulldogs beat Hornets, 56-54; face rival Thrall in ‘Battle of 79’ next HOLLAND—Friday night in Bell County started off rocky for the Bulldogs, after the Hornets built a 14-0 lead a little more than five minutes into the game.

Rockdale vs. Cameron

Like many times in the past, both Rockdale and Cameron have a lot at stake going into the “Battle of the Bell,” which will be played for the 68th time on Friday across the Little River in Cameron.

Eagles win district opener in Bartlett, 48-0

BARTLETT— MHS seniors Ethan Gordon and Josh Millar both rushed for more than 200 yards in a 48-0 victory during their district debut in Bartlett this past Friday. Gordon, who had a season- high of 239 yards, was the first to rack up points for the Eagles with a 54-yard touchdow n r un.

Bocanegra gets silver at district

Rockdale High School’s Jesus Bocanegra earned his third consecutive trip to the Region III cross country meet. The RHS junior placed second overall on Monday at the District 19-3A meet in Cameron with a season’s best time of 16:09.8.

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Lady Dogs lose to rival Thrall in four sets

On Saturday, Lady Dog volleyball suffered their first district loss, falling to neighbor Thrall at home, 25-22, 19-25, 16-25, 15-25. Thorndale faced Holland on Tuesday after press time and play next on Friday against Austin Royals Home School. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.

DISTRICT 27-2A MEET (THORNDALE)

Bulldogs (4th overall) 2. Rowdy Casner, 19:36.2* 13. Andres Perez, 21:06.35 23. Lance Pesl, 22:55.98 28. Everton White, 23:28.04 34. Hobbs Gray, 27:05.91 Lady Dogs (3rd overall)* 10. Abby Dickerson, 14:45.69 13. Aylin Alfaro, 15:17.97 15. Wendy Perales, 15:22.53 18. Makaelyn Frei, 15:45.05 19.

DISTRICT 19-3A MEET (ROCKDALE)

2. Jesus Bocanegra, 16:09.8* 11. Jose Tenorio, 17:08.9 13. Yovanney Delgadillo, 17:18.9 15. Cristo Hernandez, 17:34.7 26. Austin Caldwell, 18:30.2 33. Aaron Montelongo, 19:01.8 35. Alex Cooper, 19:15.8 Lady Tigers (8th overall) 26. Ciara Miles, 13:49.1 31. Daniella Bocanegra, 14:04 41.

DISTRICT 27-2A MEET (MILANO)

3. Wyatt Koenig, 19:39.67 8. Breyton Steinbecker, 20:21.74 12. Asael Campos, 20:56.82 14. Kaden Yakesch, 21:36.21 19. Sam Battles, 22:01.07 20. Peyton Steinbecker, 22:13.45 22. Miles Koenig, 22:25.46 Lady Eagles (no team) 2. Kadance Koenig, 12:55.85* 5. Itzel Carrillo, 14:21.22* 16.

RHS falls to Academy

Blue-and-Gold volleyball lost at home late Friday afternoon to Academy 22-25, 23,25, 18-25. The Lady Tigers beat the Lady Bees earlier this season on Sept. 13—25-16, 17-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-8—at Academy.