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Fit 22 annual football camp set for June 28

News Staff
Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43
Coach Deron Clay will host his fifth annual Fit 22 Football Showcase from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Tiger Stadium. The cost is $50 per athlete and is for grades seven through 12.
A season of life meant to be enjoyed, not managed

A season of life meant to be enjoyed, not managed

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A season of life meant to be enjoyed, not managed

Bleeding Blue And Gold Ken Ansell
Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43
O ur oldest son Miller, who is now a Presbyterian pastor, was a sports nut when he was a kid. I have coached a lot of Little League games and the Blonde has watched a lot of Little League games.
Photo submitted by Chris Taylor

Photo submitted by Chris Taylor

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WAKE AQUATICS

News Staff
Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43
FIRST MEET— Swimmers prepare to swim Saturday at Wake Aquatics’ first meet of the season. The meet was held at Rockdale City Pool against the Columbus Catfish.

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YOUTH FOOTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43
Rockdale Tiger Youth Football is looking for athletes who want to play: Rookie Flag (K-1st), Pee Wee Flag (1st-2nd), JV Tackle (3rd-4th) and Varsity Tackle (5th-6th) football. For more information or to register please visit www. rtyfc.com.
STATE FINALISTS— We were cheering on our neighboring Thrall Tigers last Thursday while they played for the state baseball title against Wall at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The Hawks came out on top 14-2 but Thrall had a great season. Here Thrall pitcher Maverick McAllister (15) delivers a pitch during the championship game. Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal

STATE FINALISTS— We were cheering on our neighboring Thrall Tigers last Thursday while they played for the state baseball title against Wall at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The Hawks came out on top 14-2 but Thrall had a great season. Here Thrall pitcher Maverick McAllister (15) delivers a pitch during the championship game. Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal

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THRALL TIGERS BASEBALL

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Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:43

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Lady Tigers earn honors

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
Congratulations to the following Rockdale Lady Tigers who earned All-District recognition: • Emma Miller and Presley McQuinn, were both named first-team All-District and academic All-District. • Jayla Gonzalez was named second-team All-District and academic All-District.
Makinzie Tomascik Rockdale ISD photo

Makinzie Tomascik Rockdale ISD photo

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ROCKDALE SOFTBALL

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
Tiger Nation wants to welcome new Head Softball Coach Makinzie Tomascik to the family. Coach Tomascik has a lot of experience not only with softball but with multiple sports including volleyball and basketball. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Tarleton State University.
BLEEDING BLUE AND GOLD KEN ANSELL

BLEEDING BLUE AND GOLD KEN ANSELL

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Summertime in Rockdale

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
Ijust finished lunch with the Blonde that included some homegrown tomatoes a friend had given us. Jennifer mentioned how, “Homegrown tomatoes taste like summer.

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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Sat, 06/07/2025 - 16:55
GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 0.65 feet above pool. Black bass are fair to 6 pounds on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on jigs fished in brush piles all over the lake. White bass are fair along main lake roadbeds. Blue catfish are good on shad-baited jug lines.