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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

Rockdale Mayor Ward Roddam stopped by the Tiger Field House Monday morning to congratulate the Tigers on their victory Friday night. He let them know how proud the community is of them and praised them for being 1-0 with the opportunity of going undefeated. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

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THURSDAY’S TIGERS

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

Junior varsity The Rockdale Tiger JV team began their season on Thursday at Tiger Stadium against the Smithville Tigers. Rockdale JV came out on top, 14-13, in a hardfought game. Standouts were Felix Sanchez, Trazell Miller and Ivan Facundo, Kade Lillard, Christian Reyes and Ayden Evans.

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Thorndale wins ‘Battle of Hwy. 79’

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

THOR N DA L E—T he Thorndale Bulldogs are winners of the 2025 Battle of Highway 79. The Bulldogs defeated the Thrall Tigers 31-3 on Friday. THIS WEEK— The Bulldogs will travel to Granger to take on the 1-0 Lions at 7 p.m. Friday.

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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

Granger GOOD. Water stained; 85 degrees; 0.25 feet above pool. Black bass are good to 5 pounds on worms and crankbaits fished around cover. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows fished over brush piles in 6-10 feet of water.

Rockdale Lady Tiger Kyndal Selgelid (13) serving the ball. The Lady Tigers defeated the Thorndale Lady Dogs last week at home and also played in the Little River- Academy Tournament. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball team hosted the Thorndale Lady Bulldogs this past week and participated in the Little River-Academy Tournament.

THORNDALE CROSS COUNTRY

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THORNDALE CROSS COUNTRY

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

The Thorndale Bulldogs and Lady Dogs both had good meets last week. Both varsity teams were the highest finishing squads at the 2A level. The Lady Dogs had three top 15 finishers and the JV runners also competed well.

The Milano Eagles line up for the national anthem before Friday night’s game in Axtell. Milano High School photo

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Axtell shuts down Eagles

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:07

AXTELL—The Milano Eagles opened regular season play on Friday traveling to Axtell. The Eagles were unable to overcome an early lead by Axtell and fell, 48-0, to the Longhorns. THIS WEEK— Next up for the Eagles are the Bosqueville Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Friday in Bosqueville.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Mowdy Sinks Hole-inone At Country Club

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49

Homer R. Mowdy made a hole -in- one on Aug. 20 at hole No. 14, a 150-yard par 3 at Rockdale Country Club. Mowdy used a hybrid No. 4 wood club to sink the shot. The hole-in-one was witne s sed by Jamie Doss, John Magee, Randy Fletcher and Andy Jackson.

BUSY WEEK— The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball team had a busy week on the court, with games in Granger as well as hosting the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend. The Lady Tigers fell to Granger on Tuesday but had a good showing in the Rockdale Tournament going 2-2 and playing in the consolation game against Smithville. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

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Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49

ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

Tigers put in finishing touches, prep for season opener

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Tigers put in finishing touches, prep for season opener

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Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49

The Rockdale Tigers hosted Salado at Tiger Stadium on Thursday. Head Coach Hunter Hamrick praised the defense for responding from last week after giving up a couple scores against Rogers. “Our defensive energy was outstanding. I felt like they responded this week,” Hamrick said.