Bulldogs move past Hearne

Thorndale toppled Hearne 63-28 on the road Friday night in what was the fight for second in District 13-2A-1 “I haven’t seen us play this well as a team all season,” said Scott Hawkins, THS head football coach and athletic director.

RJH eighth graders run past undefeated Cameron 14-7

Rockdale’s eighth grade “A” team remains undefeated this season with a 14-7 win over Cameron, a team who was also without a loss coming into Thursday’s game at Tiger Stadium. The middle schoolers took the lead early with a 30-yard touchdown run by Gerren Carter Jr.

Lady Tigers basketball gets underway

Pictured left is sophomore Karli Marburger, working on moves to the basket and right is senior Amahjanee Valdez shooting free throws during a practice in the old RHS Gymnasium on Monday. The Lady Tigers began practices last Wednesday for hoopers not already playing volleyball.

GAME STATS

YHS 31, RHS 3 YHS RHS 8 First Downs 23 70 Rushing 232 3-20 Passing 10-14 32 Passing yards 294 102 Total yards 526 1-1 Fumbles 0-0 6-36.

RJH places second at district tournament

Favorable hunting season ahead

With a variety of large and small game seasons coming up around the state, reports from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service indicate a favorable hunting season for Central Texas sportsmen. John Tomecek, Ph. D.

The importance of a hunting license

When you commit to hunting, it is your responsibility to ensure you do so legally. Obtaining a license does more than keep you from facing serious charges if caught without one. Its fees also contribute to the conservation fund that fish and wildlife require to thrive.

Tigers can’t get past Troy 62-44

Rockdale’s six-game winning streak and undefeated season came to end Friday night in Troy after being unable to outlast the running game and defense of the Trojans, losing 62-44.

Lady Tigers take down Academy

For the second time this season, the Rockdale High School volleyball team defeated Little River-Academy with a 25-15, 25-16, 25-16 shutout on Tuesday evening at the RHS Gymnasium, getting their fifth district win.

Bell game huge for both teams

Milam County rivals Rockdale and Cameron will fight for much more than something that rings in the 65th Battle of the Bell on Friday at Tiger Stadium. With both teams 2-1 in District 10-3A, this year’s game in Rockdale could be a huge factor when playoff time comes around.