Thorndale topples Milano 35-14

Thorndale marked its fifteenth win against Milano in their twenty-first match-up during their homecoming at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs improved to 3-1 in District 13-2A DI and 5-1 overall, while Milano dropped to 1-2 and 2-4, after Friday’s 35-14 victory.

Thorndale beats Milano for second place

The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Milano Lady Eagles for the second time this season to cinch the number two spot in District 25-2A play.

Junior high teams battle opponents, weather at home

Rockdale Junior High School football teams battled a tough opponent and adverse weather conditions in their first games at the new Tiger Stadium. The Troy Trojans handed the eighth grade A team it’s second district loss 24-8 on Thursday, according to Coach Eric Willard.

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JV Tigers block field goal for win

The Rockdale junior varsity football team blocked a game-winning field goal to beat the Troy Trojans 8-7 for their second victory in District 10-3A play and their first in the new Tiger Stadium on Thursday evening. The Tigers got behind early when Troy went up 7-0 in the first quarter.

RHS basketball teams gear up for season

Rockdale High School varsity basketball teams will start their the 2018-19 District 19-3A DIII season with two new faces. Meredith Caffey, the new head girls basketball coach, said the Lady Tigers held their first practice last week.

Tigers outscore Lago Vista in second half for 49-28 win

It took the Tigers an entire half to acclimate to Lago Vista’s game. When they adjusted in the second half, Rockdale took down the Vikings 49-28 in the Lago Vista High School Stadium on Friday. “We just weren’t ready to stop what they were doing.

Lady Tigers vying for spot in district race

Two victories helped in the RHS Lady Tigers, fight to stay in the District 19-3A playoff race. RHS is tied with Rogers for fourth place with its 6-6 record. On Friday, the Lady Tigers traveled to McGregor and swept the Lady Bulldogs 25-20, 25-15, 25-14 for the second time.

RHS JV battle against Vikings ends in draw

The Rockdale Tiger junior varsity’s first game at Tiger Stadium ended in a 26-26 tie to Lago Vista, after the team trailed by two touchdowns at halftime. This is the Tigers second tie of the season. The first was against Caldwell 22-22 in September.

Milam County showdown

The Thorndale Bulldogs are looking for revenge, because last year they lost their opening game 47-28 to the Eagles at Pruitt Field in Milano. This year, Thorndale will face off against the Eagles at Bulldog Stadium at 7:30 p.m., Friday.