Sports

Lady Tigers challenge fifth-ranked Caldwell

News Staff
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
In a tough match on Friday evening against the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s fifth-ranked team in Class 4A, the RHS volleyball squad fell 18-25, 21-25, 21-25 in Caldwell against the Lady Hornets.

Miller eyes 100th win as Tiger head coach

News Staff
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
In 14 seasons with the big blue, Jeff Miller is the winningest coach in Tiger history currently holding a record of 99-58, with 11 playoff appearances, two-district championships and one Class 3A Division I state championship.

Eagles unable to counter Grapeland passing attack

News Staff
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
Milano started their 2019 season with an uphill battle when dual-threat Grape-land rolled into town and took them down 44-9 with 250 passing and 166 rushing yards on Friday evening. GHS quarterback B.J.

Bulldogs throttle Florence 64-6 in season opener

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Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
Thorndale’s 2019 season opened with an explosive 64-6 win over Class 3A Florence on Friday night. The Bulldogs’s Slot-T offense powered through the Florence defensive line in the first half with four touchdowns in the first quarter and another in the second.

SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:00
Help wanted for RISD 2019 sporting events Rockdale Independent School District is looking for ticket sellers and bleacher monitors for varsity, subvarsity and junior high home football games. Pay is $45 per varsity competition and $20 for subvarsity and junior high games.

Lady Tigers crowned tournament champs

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:00
Rockdale’s Lady Tigers dropped just one game in 10 to take home the Rock-dale High School Volleyball Tournament Championship. Rockdale last won the tournament in 2014. The Lady Tigers came into the tournament seeded first and are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak.

Dove season begins Sunday

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:00
Sunday, Sept. 1 marks the beginning of dove season for Milam County hunters. The Regular Season will begin in the Central zone of Texas, which is where Milam County is located, this Sunday and will come to a pause Thursday, Nov. 3., before continuing on Saturday, Dec. 20, until Tuesday, Jan.

Tigers first battle with tough Buffs

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:00
Rockdale looks to seek revenge on Friday evening when they take on the Giddings Buffaloes at Tiger Stadium. “We’re going to have to play really good,” said Jeff Miller, Rockdale High School head football coach and athletic director.