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

Lady Tigers get past Cameron, 49-46

Although Rockdale basketball teams were not in action Friday evening, the Lady Tigers did take down rival Cameron 49-46 on the other side of the Little River last Tuesday. The Blue-and-Gold was led by sophomore Ciara Miles, who had 20 points.

NAVASOTA TRI-MEET RESULTS

Varsity Singles: Yolianna Castillo 2-0 Beth Montelongo 2-0 Mason Willard 2-0 Varsity Doubles: Brande Breithaupt/Elizabeth Perry 1-1 Isaiah Sauls/Riley Spears 0-2 Tyler Thomas/Katia Hernandez 1-1 Castillo/Hernandez 1-0 Junior Varsity Singles: Jason Ponnaiya 0-1 Aaron Montelongo 1-0 Ethan Stanley...