Thorndale vs. Milano

Eagles lose homecoming in close game to Hearne

At the Milano High School homecoming, the Eagles fell to Hearne 27-21 in the final quarter of the game. “We were able to have great success for three quarters,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach. The beginning of the game was almost as eventful as the chaotic fourth quarter.

Milano runner Koenig wins district meet

Area runners won and placed in District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause on Monday. Milano Junior High’s Kadance Koenig won the first place medal with a time of 12:51 in the two-mile race. She beat second the second place finisher Holland’s Tessa Burton by two seconds.

Bulldogs bite Tigers in battle of Hwy 79

The Thorndale Bulldogs beat the Thrall Tigers 41-0, for the 55th win in 88 meetings against their Highway 79 rival on Friday in Thrall. The Dawgs’ running game dominated the Tiger defense with 415 yards.

Thorndale, Milano XC runners prep for regionals on Monday

After successful showings at the District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause, Milano and Thorndale cross country runners have spent the past week preparing for the regional qualifier meet at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Milano defeats Granger, Mumford, playing for second place in district

Milano is within striking distance of a second place finish in District 25-2A. The Lady Eagles played Thorndale on Tuesday for a chance to tie the Lady Bulldogs for second place. Thorndale won the first matchup in district play 3-1.

Lady Bulldogs win two matches, for second place in District 25-2A

Thorndale will play Milano Tuesday in an effort to retain their second place position in District 25-2A play. The Lady Bulldogs are 10-2 in district behind the undefeated Thrall Tigerettes. They played at home against the Lady Eagles Tuesday. Milano is one game behind Thorndale in the standings.

Allyson Towns

Allyson Towns had a great net game against the Lady Yoemen. JV1 won last Tuesday’s match 2-1.

Jones, Batten crowned MHS homecoming king, queen

MILANO NEWS Congratulations to Milano High School 2018 homecoming king Devonte Jones and queen Emma Batten. The two were crowed during halftime ceremonies at Friday night’s football game. (See photo, page 5A).