Sports

Eighth grade goes undefeated in 14-8 win over Academy

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

Rockdale’s eighth grade “A” team ended their season undefeated with a 14-8 win over Academy on a cold Thursday evening at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers were able to hold Academy on their final drive when the Bumblebees had a first-and-10 from the RJH 12, stopping them four plays in a row.

Costilla, Pounders named band sweetheart, beau

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

Rockdale High School’s co-drum major Marina Costilla was named the Big Blue Band from Tigerland’s Band Sweetheart and Will Pounders was named Band Beau during Friday night’s halftime performance at Tiger Stadium.

GAME STATS

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

RHS 52, AHS 7 AHS RHS 10 First Downs 19 7 Rushing 248 9-19 Passing 14-19 107 Passing yards 201 114 Total yards 449 3-29.

COOL CHEERLEADERS

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

—It was that kind of night letter jackets were made for and Tiger varsity cheerleaders, and many fans cheered Big Blue on the victory in Jarrell. From left, Alyzza Davilla, Averie Hendrik, Aaliyah McBrewer and Elizabeth McBrewer.

Tigers regain groove in Jarrell

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

After losing two of their toughest games of the season, the Tigers bounced back with a 61-9 win at J arrell Friday thanks to four Cam’Ron Valdez touchdowns and 28 unanswered points in the second quarter. “We needed to get off to a fast start,” said RHS football coach J eff Miller.

Eagles get first win

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

For the first time this season, the Milano Eagles got to experience the glory of a victory when they took down Rosebud-Lott 6-0 at Pruitt Stadium on Friday. MHS went up against a Rosebud team that was also winless going into the game.

Area runners ready for state

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

This Saturday, Rock-dale sophomore I vanna Luna and Thorndale senior Mason Drumm will both have the opportunity to compete for a gold medal at the UI L Cross Country State championships at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

Bulldogs finally get rest, prepare for last district game

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

After nine straight weeks of preparing for Friday’s competition, the Thorn-dale Eulldojs finally have a chance to rest. “The open week comes at a perfect time,” THS football coach Scott Hawkins told the Reporter last week.

Lady Bulldogs beat Teague in warm-up, await area opponent

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

While many teams across the state are gearing up for their bi-district playoff game, the Thorn-dale volleyball team is waiting to see whether they face Refugio or Shiner.

Tigers, Oady Tigers get into the swing of things

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

Last Wednesday, the Tigers held their basketball practice of the season in the old RHS Gymnasium. Rockdale is a new look team this year in almost every sense. They have new head coach Marcus McNeil, who comes from Weimar after a 2019 regional appearance with the Wildcats.