GAUSE NEWS

I’ve started getting ready for Christmas. I bought us a new artificial Christmas tree. And I’m hoping some of the kids come around and offer to put it up and put the decorations on it. A little early yet, but have to start making plans. Maybe I should be making plans for Thanksgiving.

Slow starter isn’t always last one to the finish line

In today’s society, many people like to place labels on others for the slightest things. They judge you because of where you grew up, for who your parents are, your lack or abundance of education, etc. It is rare that people make a conscious decision to find out who a person is.

Robinson on the road to recovery

RHS Quarterback Jace Robinson had started every game for the Tigers since they faced Lexington in 2018. He put in a tremendous amount of work this past summer and was expected to lead the Tigers to glory in his senior season.

Tiger cross country boys takes second in Lexington

The RHS boys cross country team continued their stellar season after placing second in the Lexington Meet on Saturday. The girls did not place as a team with only two runners participating in the race. However, both runners placed in the top 15.

Lady Tigers fall to Rogers

The Lady Tigers celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday as they faced the Rogers Lady Eagles. Unfortunately, the were defeated in five sets. After dropping the first two sets 16-25 and 21-25, the Lady Tigers didn’t give up. They would win the next two sets 25-20 and 26-24.

RJH cross country boys win second; girls in seventh place

The RJH boys’ cross country team had a great showing last Wednesday placing second at the Lexington Meet. The girls’ team placed seventh and had four runners finish in the top 25 spots. Both the boys and girls were required to run two miles for their races.

Milano defeats Bartlett, prepares for playoff run

The MHS netters capped off their regular season finale in style. On Saturday, the Lady Eagles were victorious against the Bartlett Lady Bulldogs in three sets 25-19, 25-18 and 25-10. Karyme Santana led the Lady Eagles with six kills and six blocks.

Former RHS student earns first career win

Former RHS student and current Mary Hardin-Baylor golfer Annie Hasselbach was named American Southwest Conference Player of the Week last week. Hasselbach claimed her first collegiate tournament victory at the Fall Tiger Classic posting a total score of 155.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tigers had bye week The Rockdale varsity and JV team had their bye week last week. The JV will play the Academy Bumblebees on Thursday at Acadamy, while the varsity will play against Academy on Friday at home.

Football brotherhood was on the field Friday

When you play a sport, you tend to form a special bond with your teammates and coaches. These are the guys you’re around all the time. You laugh, cry and go to battle with these guys every week. It can feel like more of a brotherhood and family than just a normal friendship.