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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:55
The Thorndale Lady Dogs softball team (2-7) played in the La Grange Tournament last week. They defeated New Braunfels Thunder, 7-2, and lost to East Bernard, 6-3; Shiner, 3-2; and home team La Grange, 7-6. THIS WEEK— The Lady Dogs will play in the Franklin Tournament beginning Thursday.
ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
The Rockdale Tigers (114-1, 7-2) and Lady Tigers (5-9, 2-5) varsity soccer teams went undefeated last week posting shutouts in all four games. CAMERON— The boys varsity traveled to Cameron on Feb. 11 and won, 1-0. Eduardo Rivera had the lone goal with an assist from Wilmer Sorto.
Brody Willard (L) and Mason Lillard (R) took first place in boys doubles at last week’s Rockdale Open. Photo by Lindsey Juergens Lillard

Brody Willard (L) and Mason Lillard (R) took first place in boys doubles at last week’s Rockdale Open. Photo by Lindsey Juergens Lillard

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
The Rockdale varsity tennis season has started with the Tigers hosting the Rockdale Open last week. Teams in town for the tourney were Lago Vista, Cameron, Rogers and Thorndale. Results for the Tigers and Lady Tigers are as follows:  • Mason Lillard/Brody Willard— first in boys doubles.

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
ROGERS— The Rockdale Tiger (15-17, 9-2) varsity basketball fell to the Rogers Eagles (10-13, 5-6), 53-49, on Feb. 10 for only its second loss in district. The JV Gold lost to Rogers, 29-21, and the JV Blue lost to Rogers as well, 27-25.

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
The Thorndale Bulldogs (26-4, 11-0) overpowered the Holland Hornets (3-21, 0-10) and Bartlett Bulldogs (226, 6-3) last week, extending their winning streak to 15 games. They defeated Holland, 71-19, and Bartlett, 61-30. Thorndale continues to sit on top of District 27-2A with an 11-0 record.
CHAMPIONS AGAIN— The Milano Lady Eagles powerlifting team dominated the Mustang Strong Invitational meet in Madisonville Meet last Thursday, taking home first place as a team for their third team championship of the season. Not pictured but still a big part of the win are: Hannah Bakken, Natalie Contreras and Kira Cooper. The Milano Eagles powerlifters also had two medalists—J.D. Chambers with a second-place finish and Troy Montoya with a third place. Milano High School photo

CHAMPIONS AGAIN— The Milano Lady Eagles powerlifting team dominated the Mustang Strong Invitational meet in Madisonville Meet last Thursday, taking home first place as a team for their third team championship of the season. Not pictured but still a big part of the win are: Hannah Bakken, Natalie Contreras and Kira Cooper. The Milano Eagles powerlifters also had two medalists—J.D. Chambers with a second-place finish and Troy Montoya with a third place. Milano High School photo

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MILANO HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
CHAMPIONS AGAIN—The Milano Lady Eagles powerlifting team dominated the Mustang Strong Invitational meet in Madisonville Meet last Thursday, taking home first place as a team for their third team championship of the season.
AGGIE SHOWDOWN— Thorndale powerlifters competed in the Aggie Showdown last week at Texas A&M University in College Station. Medalists for the Lady Dogs were Jordyn Stutts, first in 148; Riley Shock, second in 181; and Lydia Melcher, third in 114. Stutts was also named the Best Female Lifter of the meet. Medaling for the Bulldogs were Jose Macias, 1st in 123; Marcus Shaw, first in 198; and Taydan Cook, third in 114. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

AGGIE SHOWDOWN— Thorndale powerlifters competed in the Aggie Showdown last week at Texas A&M University in College Station. Medalists for the Lady Dogs were Jordyn Stutts, first in 148; Riley Shock, second in 181; and Lydia Melcher, third in 114. Stutts was also named the Best Female Lifter of the meet. Medaling for the Bulldogs were Jose Macias, 1st in 123; Marcus Shaw, first in 198; and Taydan Cook, third in 114. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
AGGIE SHOWDOWN—Thorndale powerlifters competed in the Aggie Showdown last week at Texas A&M University in College Station. Medalists for the Lady Dogs were Jordyn Stutts, first in 148; Riley Shock, second in 181; and Lydia Melcher, third in 114.

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
Thorndale varsity tennis team traveled to Rockdale on Feb. 11 and faced some great competition. Lady Dogs Reese Cloud and Audrie Jordan came home with third place in girls doubles.
The Rockdale Lady Tigers got their first win of the season in Holland on Feb. 10. Coach Makinzie Tomascik also picked up her first career win as a head coach. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

The Rockdale Lady Tigers got their first win of the season in Holland on Feb. 10. Coach Makinzie Tomascik also picked up her first career win as a head coach. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
The Rockdale Tiger baseball team had their opening night at home against the Gonzales Apaches at Tiger Field. The Tigers got on board first in the third inning when Brody Willard hit a 2-run single to center field, scoring Kade Lillard and Austin Caldwell.

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THORNDALE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10
The Thorndale Lady Dogs softball team (1-2) competed last week in the Somerville Tournament. The defeated Cypress Christian, 6-1, and lost to Anderson-Shiro, 7-1, and Danbury, 4-3. THIS WEEK— The Lady Bulldogs will play in the La Grange Tournament later this week.