Tiger legend Wright dies at age 78

A man who has a legitimate claim to the title of “Greatest Rockdale Athlete of All-Time” has died at the age of 78. James Leroy Wright Sr. died March 21 in a Charlotte, North Carolina Hospital. A celebration of life for him was held last Friday (March 27) in Charlotte.

Two Lady Bulldogs named to all-region

Two THS players were named to the 2019-2020 UIL Girls Basketball All-Region team. Senior point guard Savana Taylor and power forward Makayla Lafferty helped the Lady Bulldogs to a 15-7 record, first place finish in District 25-2A and a trip to Area.

CAMPSEY NEW RHS HEAD COACH/AD

 Jacob Campsey, Rockdale High School defensive coordinator under Jeff Miller for the past six years, has been named to succeed Miller as head football coach/athletic director in the Rockdale ISD.  School trustees made that decision Thursday afternoon in a called session.

High school sports in a holding pattern

AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) extended its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.

Le’Raven Clark re-signs with Colts

Former RHS standout Le’Raven Clark was re-signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts last Friday. Clark is said to be a versatile player who could add depth to both the offensive tackle and guard positions, according to an Indianapolis Colts press release.

Rookie gets thrown into news cycle

Wide-eyed and excited to begin my career as a sports journalist, I never in my wildest dreams thought it would be happening in the middle of a pandemic. During my first week in Rockdale, I began to feel a little under the weather. I woke up one morning with body aches and flu-like symptoms.

Trustees to name new head coach this Thursday

Rockdale ISD trustees will meet—sort of—at 5:30 p.m. Thursday to name a new head football coach/athletic director. The “sort of” is because it’s a meeting by phone due to the COVID-19 situation.

Houston Livestock Show shutdown impacts 4-H’ers

Thirty children from Milam County’s 4-H program made the two-hour trip for the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo the second week of March, but were disappointed when at 1:30 p.m. officials announced the shutdown of the rodeo.

Hoop dreams fall to virus this spring

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think a virus would affect the world in such a manner, and it hurts my heart to see it unfold. Last week saw the sports world shaken to its core by the disease known as COVID-19.

UIL cancels all sporting events through March 29

As part of the effort to contain the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the University Interscholastic League has suspended all sporting events starting March 16 until March 29. Practices may be held with approval from the school district.