Normangee uses one hit to slip past Lady Eagles

FRANKLIN—Normangee entered Thursday night’s contest with perhaps the most potent offense in the state. So, to hold them to a single run would be a victory in itself, just not the right kind.

Eagles, Dawgs return to state with sole purpose

STATE TRACK MEET 2018 Milano sent nine athletes to Austin in 2017, the most in school history.

No. 1 Bulldogs announce their playoff presence

FAYETTEVILLE—To borrow a line from a classic baseball movie, the Thorn-dale Bulldogs announced their presence with authority. The No.

State champion Tigers continue to impress

It’s been four months since the Rockdale Tigers captured the Class 3A football championship, but they still continue to be recognized for the accomplishment.

Fore! Lady Tigers make fourth straight state meet

BRENHAM—The Rockdale girls golf team enjoyed a comfortable 20-stroke lead heading into the final round of the regional tournament. Just to be on the safe side, they added 12 more on day two.

Lady Tigers knocked out in first round

TRAVIS—Making their first post season appearance in four years, the Rockdale Lady Tigers hope that despite Thursday night’s outcome, it will be the beginning of a long and prosperous foray into the playoffs.

Thorndale, Milano destroy first round opposition

SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS 2018 Both Thorndale and Milano broke out the whipping sticks as they each destroyed their first round opponents to kick off the Class 2A state softball playoffs. No. 1 ranked Thorndale absolutely crushed Louise, 19-0, in five innings, while Milano flattened Flatonia 11-2.

Milano runs away with another regional title

REGIONAL TRACK KINGSVILLE—Despite being nestled close to the Texas border, Kingsville has become Milano country. The Eagles stacked up 94 points to easily outdistance Refugio’s 66 points to grab their second consecutive Class 2A, Region IV track championship at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Dawgs determined to make it back to state

THORNDALE—It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since Thorndale has made a trip to the state tournament. To further add to the frustration, the Bulldogs were one step away from playing at Dell Diamond last year, before being swept out by Big Sandy in the regional finals.

AWAY AT COLLEGE

ROCKDALE Jaqualyn Crawford—Oklahoma (football) Davion Mitchell—Houston (football) Wendell Mitchell—Trinity Valley (basketball) Velma Mitchell—McClennan Community College (basketball) Pearce Loth—Texas Lutheran (football) Tucker Tovar—Arkansas-Fort Smith (golf) Joli Carpenter—Concordia (volleyball)...