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Summer workouts

Nathan Flores

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

Wit h t he 2025 2026 school year wrapped up, summer workouts will now begin for the student athletes in surrounding areas. Wit h c amp s a nd strength skills workouts being offered for Tiger Nation, both boys and girls have an opportunity to get involved and stay active this summer.

Rockdale Athletics summer camps start next week

News Staff

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

Rockdale Athletics has released their schedule for this year’s summer camps (at right). The fee is $30 for the first sport, then $10 for each additional sport. To register, go to: events.hometownticketing. com/boxoffice/rockdaleisd. For more inforamtion, call the athletic office at 512-430-6150.

Summer strength, sports skill workouts to begin Monday

News Staff

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

Rockdale Tigers Athletics are set to begin their summer strength and sports skill workout Monday, running through June 25. All athletes must have a physical on file to attend the workouts. The strength workout for boys, seventh through 12th grade, will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

All-District postseason honors announced for Lady Tigers, Bulldogs a

All-District postseason honors announced for Lady Tigers, Bulldogs and Lady Dogs

News Staff

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

Numerous Rockdale and Thorndale baseball and softball team members received All-District honors this season. The Lady Tigers also had two players named to the Academic All-State team. Senior Trinity Hurd was named to the second team, while senior Yaretzi Hernandez was named honorable mention.

Church hoops tourney set for June 20th

News Staff

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

There w i l l be an 18-and-up Churches vs. Churches Basketba l l Tou r nament on June 20, beginning at 9 a.m. The tournament will be held at Rockdale Full Gospel Church at 467 US-77 in Rockdale. Admission is free and there will be a concession stand available.

Bulldogs, Lady Dogs seasons come to end

News Staff

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

Lady Dogs The Thorndale Lady Dogs softball team came up a short against the No. 2 Ganado Maidens, 9-1, in the Class 2A Regional Finals last Thursday. The one game playoff loss ended the Lady Dogs amazing run through the playoffs.

Tiger senior De’Andre Stephens is welcomed home after being crowned state champ in the high jump. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Stephens caps career with gold, as alumni look on

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

De’Andre Stephens capped off his Rockdale High School sports career with a gold medal on Thursday. Stephens is the Class 3A State Champion in high jump with a jump of 6’10”.

Photo by Rene Muniz

Stephens wins gold at state

News Staff

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

Rockdale Tiger senior De’Andre Stephens is a Class 3A State Champion. Stephens brought home the gold with a high jump of 6’10” on his final attempt last Thursday at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin.

Preusse brings back two gold medals

News Staff

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

Thorndale Lady Dog junior Bethany Preusse (L) returned home with two gold medals from two state-record throws at last week’s Class 2A State Track Meet at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin. In the shot put, her throw of 48’9.5” set a new school record, well as a new girls Class 2A state record.

The Rockdale High School Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year was De’Andre Stephens (L), while Hannah Mckie (center) and Trinity Hurd shared the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award at the recent RHS Athletic Banquet. Photo by Morgan Hamrick

2026 Rockdale Athletics Banquet award winners listed

News Staff

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38

Cheerleader • Newcomer of the Year—Jordyn Woolard. • Cheerleader of the Year—Aaliyah Aspilaire. Athletic Trainer • Newcomer of the Year—Juan Salcedo and Manmeet Singh. • Trainer of the Year—Ida Trenado and Brynlee Williams. Football • Offensive Player of the Year— Greyson Williams.