Success does not guarantee happiness

Deion “Prime Time” Sanders stands as one of the best athletes to ever walk the earth. The Hall of Famer is regarded as one of the best defensive backs to ever play the game and one of three players in history to play in Major League Baseball and the National Football League at the same time.

Lady Tigers begin summer workouts

After a two-week hiatus, the RHS Lady Tigers resumed their workouts this past Monday. Coaches decided to postpone workouts due to an unidentified participant contracting COVID-19. “Workouts went well.” Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jacob Campsey said.

Baseball’s back!

Local parents are giving high school students the opportunity to play with their teammates despite losing their UIL season to COVID-19 in a High School Baseball Summer League.

Former Tiger star now a Razorback

Former Rockdale football star Jaquayln Crawford found a new home. Craw ford announced via Twitter last week that he would be le av i ng t he University of Oklahoma and taking his talents to Fayetteville, Arkansas to play for the Razorbacks.

Legendary Tiger coach Terry Pope dies

Terry Pope, a legendary Rockdale High School head track coach, whose Tiger track teams more than dominated opponents in the 1990s died June 22 in Austin at age 78.

Softball 15 under league back in action after hiatus

Three Rockdale Girls Softball League teams took the field on Monday, after a two-week-ong hiatus due to a player contracting COVID-19. The Scrappers secured their first victory of the 15 and under division in dominant fashion in the 6 p.m. game against Rockdale Elite 18-0. In the 7:30 p.m.

Thorndale postpones summer workouts

Thorndale’s Athletic Director announced the postponement of summer workouts until Monday, July 13. “We were already planning to postpone workouts this week because the school was shutting down for the 4th of July weekend,” said Head Football Coach and Athletic Director John Kovar.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tiger Booster golf tourney in one week The Annual Tiger Booster Tournament is one week aw ay. The 13th annual compe The 13th annual competition and fish fry is set for Saturday, July 11. Golfers can register for $75 a person, which includes a meal ticket. Additional meal tickets are $15.

Leaders don’t follow trends

Last week, ESPN aired a documentary titled “Long Gone Summer.” The film displayed the epic 1998 home run race between MLB legends Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

Rockdale PBR star Mitchell continues to climb in rankings

Rockdale native and professional bull rider Ezekiel “Blue” Mitchell and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) were forced into a five-week hiatus on March 14 because of COVID-19. Like most obstacles in his life, Mitchell found a way through it and has found a way to continue to excel.