Former Cameron star football player drowns

Milam Country is grieving after former Cameron Yoe running back Traion Smith drowned in a fishing accident Sunday. Smith, 22, of Cameron, died after the small boat he was fishing in with Desmond Williams, 30, of Temple overturned, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Lady Tigers earn first win of season

The Lady Tigers earned their first win of the season on Saturday as they defeated the Milano Lady Eagles 52-27. Karli Marburger led the Lady Tigers with 12 points. Other top scorers included D’Erika Hurd 10, Ciara Miles 7, Miah Beckwith 6 and Julie Bartsch 6.

Bocanegra places 78th at Class 3A state meet

RHS Freshman Jesus Bocanegra’s stellar season came to a close on Monday as he participated in the Cross Country 3A State Meet. He finished 78th with a time of 17:36 in a five kilometer run. “Competing in state as a freshman was a fun experience,” Bocanegra said.

JV Lady Tigers defeat Lady Eagles

The JV Lady Tigers won their first game on Saturday as they were victorious against the Milano JV Lady Eagles 29-7. Breanna Webb led the Lady Tigers with 15 points. Other top scorers included Alyssa Thompson 4, McKenna Lopez 4 and Autumn Strelsky 4.

TPWD game warden field notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks & Wildlife law enforcement reports. Familiar faces A Titus County game warden caught three men fishing on Lake Welsh without fishing licenses.

Milano spikers named to All-District teams

Several members of the Lady Eagles Volleyball team were named to the 2A District 25 All-District Teams. McKenna Robertson was named to the all-district first team on Thursday. “McKenna was the only returning player from the varsity,” MHS Head Coach and Athletic Director Wendy King said.

Tigers’ ride comes to tough end

As the clock hit all zeros at Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe, the roller coaster season of the Rockdale Tiger football team was over. I watched kids cry and coaches hug one another. It started to hit me that my first season of covering Rockdale football was a wrap.

Tigers end season with playoff loss

The Tigers watched the season come to end as they were defeated by the Columbus Cardinals in the Bi-District Round of the 3A Division I playoffs. The Tigers finished the season with an overall record of 6-5 and went 4-2 in district play.

Thorndale comeback falls short in playoffs

The Thorndale Bulldog’s came close to pulling off a comeback for the ages against the Leon Cougars in the 2A Bi-District Playoff round. Unfortunately, they fell just short as they lost in a 40-34 heartbreaker. “Leon pretty much had a perfect game in the first half,” THS Head Coach John Kovar said.

Rockdale spikers make All-District

Several members of the Lady Tiger Volleyball team were named to the 3A Region III District 19 All-District teams. Haven Jimenez was named to the all-district first team on Monday. “Haven Jimenez was our go-to outside hitter this season,” RHS Head Coach Kelsey Hudson said.