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ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Rockdale Junior High track teams participated in the Lexington Track Meet last week. Following are the top finishers for Rockdale. LEXINGTON TRACK MEET Eighth-grade boys 100— 1. Camden Razo. 110 hurdles— 4. Laquinten Jackson. 300 hurdles— 2. Laquinten Jackson. 4x100 relay— 2.

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ROCKDALE GOLF

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The 2026 Rockdale JV boys golf team brought home the District 19-3A championship last week. The team of Marcos Santellano, Kade Lillard, Kaden McGowan and Luke Olivares combined to shoot a 410 to win the meet. Lillard and Olivares both shot a 94, finishing second and third overall individually.

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THORNDALE BASEBALL

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Thorndale Bulldogs traveled to Bremond last Tuesday to take on the Tigers in a district match up. The Bulldogs soundly defeated the Tigers, 22-0. Kade Becker was the winning pitcher with five innings pitched giving up one hit and no runs, while striking out eight.
Rockdale Tiger Jon Fuller was first in the 3200M run last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays. He also placed second in the 1600M Photo by Lindsey Juergens Lillard

Rockdale Tiger Jon Fuller was first in the 3200M run last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays. He also placed second in the 1600M Photo by Lindsey Juergens Lillard

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
THR A LL—Rockdale High School track teams participated in the Thrall Tigers Relays last week. Teams competing were Rockdale, Thorndale, Milano, Thrall, Rogers, Lexington Austin St.
Two weeks ago at the Donald Beard Relays in Thorndale, Lady Dog Bethany Preusse (L) set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 46’-1/2”. Last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays, Bulldog Jamie Llanas (R) set a new school record in the 1600M run with a time of 4:47.09. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

Two weeks ago at the Donald Beard Relays in Thorndale, Lady Dog Bethany Preusse (L) set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 46’-1/2”. Last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays, Bulldog Jamie Llanas (R) set a new school record in the 1600M run with a time of 4:47.09. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
THRALL—Thorndale High School track teams participated in the Thrall Tigers Relays last week. Teams competing were Thorndale, Rockdale, Milano, Thrall, Rogers, Lexington Austin St.

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MILANO TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
THRALL—Milano High School track teams participated in the Thrall Tigers Relays last week. Teams competing were Milano, Rockdale, Thorndale, Thrall, Rogers, Lexington Austin St.
Tiger Mason Lillard pitched five innings last week to help beat the Pflugerville Connally Cougars, 10-0. Lillard allowed only two hits and had eight strikeouts on the night. Photo by Lindsey Lillard Juergens

Tiger Mason Lillard pitched five innings last week to help beat the Pflugerville Connally Cougars, 10-0. Lillard allowed only two hits and had eight strikeouts on the night. Photo by Lindsey Lillard Juergens

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ROCKDALE BASEBALL

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Rockdale Tigers baseball team had one game last week against the Pflugerville Connally Cougars. The Tigers won convincingly against the bigger school, 10-0. Mason Lillard got the start and win for the Tigers pitching five innings allowing only two hits and striking out eight.

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Top tips for spring fishing

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Fishing attracts millions of enthusiasts. The American Sportfishing Association says one in six Americans are anglers, which equates to more than 50 million anglers nationwide.
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THORNDALE POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Thorndale powerlifter Marcus Shaw brought home a second-place finish in his 181-lb weight class last week at the Class 2A UIL State Meet in Abilene. Shaw lifted a total of 1,545 pounds. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo