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11 Tigers receive all-district honors

News Staff
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Eleven Rockdale Tiger baseball players received postseason recognition following the 2026 season, earning either all-district or academic all-district honors in District 19-3A. Brody Willard headlined the list by being named the district’s Co-Defensive MVP.
Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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Preusse named Girls Track Athlete of the Year

News Staff
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Thorndale Lady Dog standout Bethany Preusse has been named the Austin American- Statesman Girls Track Athlete of the Year and was also selected as a finalist for the publication’s Overall Female Athlete of the Year award.
Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

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Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

News Staff
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Young athletes took advantage of summer learning opportunities as the Rockdale Tiger Athletic Program hosted its annual baseball and softball camps June 1-2.
Fit 22 Football Camp set for July 11 in Rockdale

Fit 22 Football Camp set for July 11 in Rockdale

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Fit 22 Football Camp set for July 11 in Rockdale

News Staff
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Aspiring football players from across the area will have an opportunity to sharpen their skills this summer at the Fit 22 Football Camp in Rockdale. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Tiger Stadium in Rockdale.
(L-R) Dae Dae Lister, Mayor Ward Roddam, De’Andre Stephens and Coach Rene Muniz are shown following Monday night's Rockdale City Council meeting, where Stephens was recognized with a proclamation for winning the Class 3A state championship in the high jump. Reporter/Nathan Flores

(L-R) Dae Dae Lister, Mayor Ward Roddam, De’Andre Stephens and Coach Rene Muniz are shown following Monday night's Rockdale City Council meeting, where Stephens was recognized with a proclamation for winning the Class 3A state championship in the high jump. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Lillard set to play in All-Star game; Stephens receives city proclamation

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28
Mason Lillard has been selected as a pitcher for the Texas High School Baseball Association All-Star Game. The game will be played at 12-noon Saturday at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

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Rockdale Athletics summer camps continue

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Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Rockdale Athletics summer camps continue this week with boys and girls basketball. Camps for baseball, softball and soccer were held last week. The fee is $30 for the first sport, then $10 for each additional sport. To register, go to: events.hometownticketing. com/boxoffice/rockdaleisd.
Milam County athletes attending this week’s Todd Dodge Football Camp in the DFW Metroplex are (L-R) Canaan Miles, Carson Thurman, with Coach Dodge, Carter Thurman, Shiner Thurman. Photo by Andrew Thurman

Milam County athletes attending this week’s Todd Dodge Football Camp in the DFW Metroplex are (L-R) Canaan Miles, Carson Thurman, with Coach Dodge, Carter Thurman, Shiner Thurman. Photo by Andrew Thurman

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Local athletes attend Dodge Football Camp

Nathan Flores
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:45
Four Milam County student athletes are attending The Todd Dodge Football Camp this week held in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Todd Dodge Football Camp has been a staple in the state of Texas for many years. Athletes come from all over the state to participate.
RIDING THE PINE

RIDING THE PINE

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Summer workouts

Nathan Flores
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Wit h t he 2025 2026 school year wrapped up, summer workouts will now begin for the student athletes in surrounding areas. Wit h c amp s a nd strength skills workouts being offered for Tiger Nation, both boys and girls have an opportunity to get involved and stay active this summer.

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Rockdale Athletics summer camps start next week

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Rockdale Athletics has released their schedule for this year’s summer camps (at right). The fee is $30 for the first sport, then $10 for each additional sport. To register, go to: events.hometownticketing. com/boxoffice/rockdaleisd. For more inforamtion, call the athletic office at 512-430-6150.