Tigers showcase bats, gloves, speed at home

The Rockdale Tigers racked up 12 hits in the doubleheader the team hosted against Milano last Saturday. In the first game, the Tigers were able to claim the victory with a score of 12-4.

ROCKDALE RELAYS HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

Feb. 28 Varsity Boys Team—1. Eastview 109 points; 2. Elgin 98; 3. Smithville 97.5; 4. Taylor 87; 5. Hempstead 56; 6. Brentwood Christian 47; 7. Cameron 39; 8. Rockdale 36.5; 9. Thorndale 23; 10. Caldwell 20; 11. Academy, East View 2, Gateway, Lexington, Manor New Tech. 100M—1.

ROCKDALE RELAYS JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS

Feb. 27 8th grade boys Team—1. Rockdale 143; 2. Academy 121; 3. Cameron 90; 4. Navasota 89; 5. Giddings 53; 6. Smithville 51; 7. Lexington 39; 8. Caldwell 34. Long Jump—5. Cruz San Migel 18-3 ¼; Carson Eoff; Wyatt Windham. Shot Put—2. Mason Willard 35-6; Sergio Ibarra. Discus—5.

Bulldogs season ends in area playoff game

The Thorndale Bulldogs lost last Friday’s second-round playoff game to La Pryor 66-54. The Bulldogs fought until the end, but could not overcome their struggles shooting the ball. “Even though we did not shoot well, we battled the entire time,” said Coach John Kovar.

MILANO SIGNING

Reporter/Mike Brown MILANO SIGNING—Milano High School senior Nate Gray signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Clarendon College last Wednesday in a ceremony in the MHS Library. Above, Gray signs as he parents, Frank and Karen look on. Nate Gray is a left-handed pitcher.

Six Thorndale powerlifters head to regionals

Saturday five members of the Thorndale High School girls powerlifting team will travel to Academy High School for the Region 2 Regional Powerlifting Meet. Lifting will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Eagles JV teams win first in Bremond Tiger Relays

BREMOND—Milano junior varsity boys and girls teams won top honors at the Bremond Tiger Relays on Feb. 27. The boys’ junior varsity team scored 110 points and Bosqueville and Dawson tied for second with 107 points. The girls’ JV squad dominated the team standings by 36 points.

Soccer teams struggle in district

Both boys and girls soccer teams, who are struggling through injuries, lost their District 26-4A matches. The boys’ teams lost to Eastside Memorial in Austin 8-0 on Monday, Achieve 7-0 at Tiger Stadium last Friday and New Tech Manor 4-0 in Manor last Tuesday.

Perfect timing

Back in 1957 when the Rockdale Relays first started, it was the sprint events that captivated the crowd.

Golfers host Rockdale Invitational

Golf Coach Ethan Noel took five players to the Hutto Golf Tournament last week, where 30 teams competed at the par 71 Star Ranch Golf Course. “The Rockdale Boys went to Star Ranch with three golfers,” said Noel, whose team rosters are changing because of basketball season ending.