RJH teams take down McGregor, RHS JV falls 12-6 on the road

Rockdale’s junior varsity was unable to make up for early McGregor scoring last Thursday evening at MHS, where they fell 12-6. The Bulldogs scored a touchdown in both the first and second quarter, taking a 12-0 lead at halftime.

Tigers focus on district opener with McGregor

A young Rockdale team found themselves immediately outmatched against Class 4A-II’s sixth-ranked team Bellville when Saint Medrano was surrounded by four Bellville defenders bringing him to the ground not too long after he caught the opening kick off.

Lady Tigers sweep Florence in first District 19-3A win

After falling to Caldwell in a tie-breaker last Tuesday, the Rockdale High School volleyball team bounced back with a 3-0 win on the road in Florence Friday night, 25-19, 25-14, 25-18.

Training Day

RHS athletic trainers pose before Friday evening’s game in Bellville. Standing, (L-R) A.J. Hicks, Justiss Mayberry, head athetlic trainer Eugene Beaver, Mallory McDaniel, Kevin Liu; sitting, (L-R) Georgina Rodriguez, Makaila Jackson, Yalda Martinez, Jimena Luna, Jimena Rodriguez, Ilynn Alonso.

Lady Dogs receive recognition

Last week, Thorndale seniors Emilee Baker and Kelsey Kovar, were featured in Rivals.com’s list of top softball players in the state of Texas.

Milam County showdown

For the 17th time in school history, the Thorndale Bulldogs beat the Milano Eagles in football. This time, it was in a 49-0 shutout at MHS on Friday. The Bulldogs were quick to score as senior Stryker Leschber blocked a punt return that he took into the end zone.

Rivalry: Lady Dogs fall in Thrall

Lady Dog volleyball ended Saturday afternoon with their first district loss, falling 24-26, 9-25, 20-25 to rival Thrall, the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s seventh-ranked team in Class 2A.

MHS on two-game winning streak

As of Saturday afternoon, Lady Eagle volleyball is on a two-game winning streak after sweeping Buckholts 25-11, 25-12, 25-13. Malinda Gordon and Karyme Santana led at the net with five kills each.

RJH teams fall short in Bellville

Rockdale’s eighth grade “A” team led early in Bellville after Camden Huff’s three-yard touchdown but three Brahma touchdowns in the second and third quarter were too much for the Tigers as they lost 22-14.

GAME STATS

BHS 67, RHS 7 Score by quarters LHS 0 0 0 7 — 7 RHS 27 19 21 0 — 67 Scoring summary First quarter BELLVILLE—Robert Briggs 84 punt return (Florencio kick good) 9:30 BELLVILLE—Cole Neumann 31 pass from Jake Lischka (kick unsuccessful) 5:56 BELLVILLE–Briggs 44 run (Florencio kick good)...