Realignment: UIL pairs Rockdale with 2021 state champions Franklin, Lorena

On Thursday, it was announced that Rockdale High School will stay in District 11-3A-I with many of the same faces including Cameron, Academy, Lorena, McGregor and Troy but lose Caldwell, who moved back up to Class 4A-II and gained Franklin, who is back again after a two-year stint in Class 3A-II.

Lady Tigers blast Lexington 63-37 for sweep

Over the last week and a half, the Lady Tiger basketball team has been on a hot streak, earning three straight wins. Most recently, the Blue-and-Gold ld put a 63-37 beat down on Lexington at their home court on Saturday. Julie Bartsch led Rockdale with 27 points while Mijah Crawford scored 13.

Signing day in Thorndale

Last Wednesday, Thorndale High School seniors Stryker Leschber and Colton Merryman signed their letters of intent to continue their football careers following graduation.

Tiger powerlifting wins gold at home

Rockdale Tiger powerlifters pose with their awards after winning the Tiger Invitational on Saturday. For lifting totals of Tiger and Lady Tiger athletes, results are on page 2B. Submitted photo

Young Inspirational Hero

Although we typically shine a light on the elder members of our community, we know that the youth are just as if not more important to the future of Rockdale. After all, if we don’t invest in the youth, we aren’t doing our community any favors.

BASEBALL IS BACK

Rockdale’s Mason Willard (L) and Thorndale’s Luis Casares Chavez (R) saw some time on the mound during Monday’s scrimmage at Tiger Field. The Tigers host Rosebud-Lott on Friday at 6 p.m., while the Lady Tiger softball hosts Holland at 5 p.m. Hoops Reporter/Wynton Thomason

SPORTS BRIEFS

RHS soccer teams fall short in La Vega Tiger soccer fell to Giddings 1-0 on Monday night. The Blue-and-Gold will face Caldwell at home on Saturday. Game time is 11 a.m. The Lady Tigers also lost to Giddings, falling 14-1.

MHS, THS hoops headed to playoffs

Lady Eagle and Lady Dog basketball ended their regular season with both squads headed to the post-season. Thorndale ended their district campaign on Tuesday evening with a 78-23 home win over Granger. Finishing with a record of 9-1, the Lady Dogs are tied for first with Hearne.

The Showdown in M-Town: Eagles 52, Bulldogs 47

In front of what was a packed house at the Geneva Paceley Gym, the Milano Eagles and Thorndale Bulldogs battled for the top spot in 27-2A. The game, which had 11 lead changes, came down to the final minute.

Area lifters compete in Thorndale

Rockdale’s Wyatt Smith dead lifts at the Dog Pound Invitational in Thorndale last Wednesday. Smith and his Rockdale teammates will compete in the RHS Gymnasium on Saturday. Reporter/Wynton Thomason