Sports
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The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball teams were in action this past week, hosting Franklin on Tuesday and hosting Lexington on Friday.
Franklin
The Lady Tigers JV won their match against Franklin, while the varsity fell to the Lady Lions.
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
Tigers, Bulldogs, Eagles ready to resume gridiron play Friday
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After having open weeks last week, the Rockdale Tigers (3-2), Thorndale Bulldogs (3-2) and Milano Eagles (2-1, 2-4) are ready to resume action this Friday with district play.
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
Lexington player airlifted Friday night in Caldwell; now reported to be conversing, ‘moving all his extremities’
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CALDWELL—Lexington Eagle sophomore running back Jurian “Juju” Moore was airlifted from Hornet Field in Caldwell after taking a hit to the head during Friday’s game against Caldwell Hornets.
Witnesses report that Moore took a knee to the back of his head while he was being tackled.
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
King Knox of the Rockdale JV Tigers looks down field for the end zone on Thursday against the Granger Lions JV. Knox had two touchdowns— one rushing and one receiving. Reporter/ Nathan Flores
THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS
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With the Rockdale Tigers varsity football team having the week off, the sub varsity teams were in action last week.
The JV team hosted the Granger Lions at Tiger Stadium on Thursday, with the junior high teams traveling to La Grange to take on the Leopards.
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams (7) prepares for the snap with running back Jeremiah Butler (1) lined up in the backfield Friday night in Groesbeck Stadium. Luke Olivares (44), as well as the rest of the Rockdale line, are set to block on the play. The Tiger offense produced a total of 541 yards against the Goats, with Williams accounting for 425 through the air. Reporter/ Nathan Flores
Tiger offense explodes for third win
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GROESBECK—The Rockdale Tigers got back in the win column on Friday with a big victory over the Groesbeck Goats, 54-35, at Groesbeck Stadium.
The Goats struck first with a 28-yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0.
The Tigers responded quickly when they drove the distance of the field.
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
AREA FOOTBALL
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Thorndale 26, Hempstead 23
The Thorndale Bulldogs defeated the Hempstead Bobcats last week, 26-23.
COMING UP— All District 14-2A-D1 teams have an open week this week before they begin district competition on Friday, Oct. 10.
Thorndale will host the Mason Punchers at 7 p.m. Oct.
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL
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High school
The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball team had two games last week and came out with wins in both games.
ROGERS— The Lady Tigers visited Rogers on Tuesday and came away victorious beating the Lady Eagles in straight sets.
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
THURSDAY’S TIGERS
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Junior varsity
After being down 21-0 at halftime the Rockdale Tigers JV fought back to get in the game but fell short to Groesbeck, 29-22.
TOP PLAYERS— Top offensive performers were Hayze Hamrick, King Knox, Brenden Boyd and McKason Casas.
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
All hands on deck; Stephens sets another receiving record
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The Rockdale Tigers had an impressive win on Friday night in Groesbeck, with a couple Tigers stepping in when needed and making an impact on the outcome of the game.
Running back Kendrick Henderson had four touchdowns on the night with six carries and 47 yards rushing.
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
ROCKDALE CROSS COUNTRY
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The Rockdale High School and Junior High teams competed in the Robinson Cross Country Meet last week.
The varsity boys team (at right) placed first in the meet while the varsity girls (below right) placed fifth.
Results from the meet are as follows:
Varsity boys
3. Jon Fuller, 4.
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