Friday in Lexington

Many good things happened for second year coach Marcus McNeil’s young Tiger squad during the first half of their game in Lexington, but a red hot Eagle offense took over in the second half, taking down the Blue-and-Gold 81-60.

RHS to hold recruiting process

Last week, RHS announced via Facebook that the school plans to hold a seminar for student-athletes on Monday, Jan. 25, in the RHS auditorium. RISD athletic director Jacob Campsey has put together the event in order to provide knowledge about the college recruiting experience.

Tiger soccer sees progress amongst challenging competition

Things were tough for the Rockdale boys’ soccer team when they travelled 84 miles east to Madisonville this past weekend for their first tournament of the season.

Milano hoops back in action Friday

With school canceled in Milano ISD last week, neither the Lady Eagles or Eagles played a game. Both teams made their way back to the court last night against Hearne after press time.

THS teams take on rival Thrall Friday

For the first time this season, the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs will face rival Thrall when they cross the Williamson County line Friday night for their games. The Lady Bulldogs have defeated the Tigerettes 12 consecutive times with their last loss to the Tigerettes coming on January 28, 2014.

Miller named 17-6A Coach of the Year

Former RHS head football coach Jeff Miller was named District 17-6A Coach of the Year after going undefeated with Cypress-Fairbanks High School in their Houston-area district and finishing the season with a 10-2 record that ended with an area round loss to Katy-Tompkins.

JUNIOR HIGH HOOPS THIS WEEK

Rockdale Thursday, Jan. 14 Boys at Academy Girls vs. Academy Thursday, Jan. 21 Boys vs. Florence Girls at Florence Milano Thursday, Jan. 14 Boys vs. Thorndale Girls at Thorndale Monday, Jan. 21 Boys vs. Hearne Girls at Hearne Thorndale Thursday, Jan. 14 Boys vs. Milano Girls at Milano Saturday, Jan.

TUESDAY NIGHT HOOPS

Rockdale’s young basketball team suffered their second district loss on Tuesday night, falling 55-40 to Rogers at home.

TUESDAY NIGHT HOOPS

In their first game since Dec. 22, the Lady Tigers were at a disadvantage this past Tuesday going up against a tall Rogers squad that beat them 51-26.

RHS soccer ready for tourney play

This weekend, the Rockdale Tiger soccer team is gearing up for their first tournament of the season. Unlike the last two years where they went over to Cameron to play in the Yoe Tournament, RHS is headed far east to Madisonville this year.