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SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:59
Tiger football calendar begins later this month Rockdale High School football players and parents have several important dates to mark as the Tigers prepare for the start of the 2026 season. Incoming ninth-grade football camp is scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Lady Tigers prepare for season

Lady Tigers prepare for season

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Lady Tigers prepare for season

News Staff
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:59
Rockdale High School volleyball players and parents are reminded of several important dates leading up to the start of the 2026 season. The Lady Tigers will begin with a ninth-grade volleyball camp from 9 to 11 a.m. next Tuesday and Wednesday. A mandatory parent meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Lady Tigers release volleyball schedule

Lady Tigers release volleyball schedule

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Lady Tigers release volleyball schedule

News Staff
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
The Rockdale Lady Tigers have released their 2026 volleyball schedule, which features a pair of scrimmages, four tournaments and a 10-match district slate. Rockdale will open preseason play with scrimmages at Caldwell on Aug. 7 and at Mumford on Aug.
Champ Flight winners Tucker Tovar (left) and Jakob Mikel display their championship flags after winning the top flight at the fourth annual Rockgusta Two-Man Scramble, held July 11-12 at the Rockdale Country Club. The tournament attracted 55 teams competing across five flights. Rockdale Country Club photos

Champ Flight winners Tucker Tovar (left) and Jakob Mikel display their championship flags after winning the top flight at the fourth annual Rockgusta Two-Man Scramble, held July 11-12 at the Rockdale Country Club. The tournament attracted 55 teams competing across five flights. Rockdale Country Club photos

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Rockgusta scramble draws 55 teams

News Staff
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
The Rockdale Country Club hosted its fourth annual Rockgusta Two-Man Scramble over the weekend, with 55 two-man teams (110 golfers) competing across five flights. Tucker Tovar and Jakob Mikel captured the tournament’s Championship Flight title. Cameron Scitern and W.E.
Jaycee Cruz Malayya Dodson

Jaycee Cruz Malayya Dodson

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Thorndale duo earns TSWA All-State honors

News Staff
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
Two Thorndale Lady Dogs have been recognized by the Texas Sports Writers Association with Class 2A All-State softball honors following the 2026 season. Jaycee Cruz was selected to the TSWA Class 2A Third Team All-State squad, while Malayya Dodson received honorable mention recognition.
RIDING THE PINE

RIDING THE PINE

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Countdown begins for Tiger football

Nathan Flores
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
With the summer months passing, Tiger football will be here before we know it. With equipment issuance less than two weeks away, the Rockdale Tigers will have their first practice from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3 at Tiger Field. Additional preseason workouts are scheduled through Aug.

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
Thorndale volleyball tryouts set for Aug. 1 Thorndale High School volleyball players will officially begin preparations for the 2026 season with tryouts on Saturday, Aug. 1. Tr youts will be used for team placement, with 10th-12th grade athletes scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

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RYBA opens registration for 2026 Fall Ball season

News Staff
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:13
Registration is underway for the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association's 2026 Fall Ball season, with signups continuing through July 31. The league is open to players ages 3-14 and includes six divisions: 4U Wrangler, 6U Shetland, 8U Pinto, 10U Mustang, 12U Bronco and 14U Pony.