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Members of Rockdale’s experienced senior class are (L-R) Kendrick Henderson, Greyson Williams, Rachaid Wilson, Jon Fuller, Michael Carver and Cole Faust. Reporter photo by Nathan Flores

Members of Rockdale’s experienced senior class are (L-R) Kendrick Henderson, Greyson Williams, Rachaid Wilson, Jon Fuller, Michael Carver and Cole Faust. Reporter photo by Nathan Flores

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Tigers bring back experience on both sides of the ball

News Staff
Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:58
The Rockdale Tigers will put an experienced senior class and an offseason of strength gains to the test Friday when they open the 2026 season against the Giddings Buffaloes at Buffalo Stadium.

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TIGER GAME STATS, SEASON STATS

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Cameron (6-0) Rockdale (0-6) 21 First downs 16 19-22 Rushes-yards 34-83 415 Passing yards 348 437 Total yards 431 24-34 Passing 18-31 3-40 Punts-avg. 5-32 — Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-45 Penalties-yards 11-86 SCORE BY QUARTERS Rockdale 7 0 21 0 — 28 Cameron 14 28 16 7 —65 SCORING SUMMARY  First quarter...

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JV Tigers take down Cameron, 36-20

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Rockdale stays unbeaten at 6-0, hosts Lorena Thursday CAMERON—Rockdale’s JV Tigers scored 22 points in the second quarter and defeated Cameron 36-20 to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in district play. Cameron scored on its opening drive and converted the two-point try for an 8-0 lead.

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Chilton shuts out Eagles

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Milano seeks first victory Friday at Somerville MILANO—Chilton scored 25 points in the first quarter and went on to hand Milano a 64-0 loss Friday night in District 13-2A Division II play. The Eagles fell to 0-6 overall and 0-3 in district.
Before Tuesday night’s matches, Rockdale recognized Lady Tigers seniors Hally Simonton (3), Mariana Vargas (2) and Jayla Gonzales (15), shown here with Coach Holly Muniz. Photo submitted by Holly Muniz

Before Tuesday night’s matches, Rockdale recognized Lady Tigers seniors Hally Simonton (3), Mariana Vargas (2) and Jayla Gonzales (15), shown here with Coach Holly Muniz. Photo submitted by Holly Muniz

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Lady Tigers fall to Franklin, Cameron

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Rockdale’s Lady Tigers dropped two volleyball matches in Tiger Gym last week, falling to Franklin on Tuesday and Cameron on Friday. SENIOR NIGHT— Rockdale honored seniors Jayla Gonzales, Mariana Vargas and Hally Simonton before Tuesday’s matches against Franklin.

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Lady Dogs split against McDade, TSD

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Thorndale’s Lady Dogs (18-18, 5-0) split their two volleyball matches last week, sweeping McDade (13-12, 1-5) before falling to Texas School for the Deaf (25-14). McDADE— The Lady Dogs opened the week with a 3-0 victory at McDade on Monday.
Tiger wide receiver Cohen Razo (6) gets loose on a 39-yard reception Friday in the Battle of the Bell game at Tiger Stadium.

Tiger wide receiver Cohen Razo (6) gets loose on a 39-yard reception Friday in the Battle of the Bell game at Tiger Stadium.

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Cameron overwhelms Tigers, retains bell

Nathan Flores Reporter Staff Writer
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Rockdale seeking first win of season Friday at Lorena Cameron’s passing game was too much for Rockdale on Friday night, as the visitors piled up 415 passing yards and eight touchdown passes in a 65-28 win in the annual Battle of the Bell.
Unbeaten Bulldogs roll past Hearne

Unbeaten Bulldogs roll past Hearne

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Unbeaten Bulldogs roll past Hearne

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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Thorndale climbs to No. 7 in Class 2A Division I THORNDALE—Thorndale kept its unbeaten season going Friday night with a 50-12 victory over Hearne, improving to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in District 13-2A Division I. The Bulldogs also moved up one spot, to No. 7, in MaxPreps’ Class 2A DI rankings.
BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS

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BY THE NUMBERS

A Series With Two Very Different Eras
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:41
Rockdale and Lorena have met only 12 times, with the first game coming in 2000. The Tigers won three straight from 2002-04, but Lorena has controlled the recent series, winning the last four meetings from 2020-23.
Quarterback Hayze Hamrick threw a touchdown pass in the win over Academy to keep the JV Tigers undefeated. Photo by Ashley Zenner Willard

Quarterback Hayze Hamrick threw a touchdown pass in the win over Academy to keep the JV Tigers undefeated. Photo by Ashley Zenner Willard

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Tigers JV stays perfect with shutout

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Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:49
Rockdale’s junior varsity football team remained unbeaten Tuesday night, shutting out Academy 16-0 at Tiger Stadium. The JV and junior high games were moved from their normal Thursday night schedule to Tuesday, Sept. 29, because of anticipated inclement weather.