Tigers fall short in battle with Lexington, 64-62

Last Tuesday, Rockdale had a fight until the end with district rival Lexington, who prevailed in the final seconds, 64-62. The home loss comes five days after the Blue-and-Gold fell to Navasota, 71-43.

Tiger district picks announced

District 11-3A-I picks were released to the public this past Friday with five Rockdale High School football players selected ed for the first team while three more Tigers were voted on to the second team.

Lexima looks to change culture

After two consecutive seasons without a district victory, the Rockdale Tiger basketball program appeared to be in need of a new approach.

Milano athletes rack up honors

Earlier this month, Milano High School volleyball and football players picked up district awards, including senior Greg Storey, Offensive Linemen of the Year.

Windham named MVP at state

Rockdale native wins Defensive Most Valuable Player award ARLINGTON—On Wednesday, former Rockdale High School student Wyatt Windham earned the Defensive Most Valuable Player award after making 18 tackles to help his new school, Albany, take down Mart 41-21 in the Class 2A-II state championship game.

King, Crusaders fall in semis

Milano native Kyle King’s career with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor came to an end as the Crusaders fell to North Central 49-14 in the Division III national semi-finals on Saturday in Naperville, Illinois.

Lady Tigers (Jarrell Tournament)

Thursday Jarrell (66-33, L), Gatesville (38-24, L) Friday Groesbeck (48-33, W) Saturday Groesbeck (44-38, L), Taylor (37-20, L) Thursday Schulenburg (61-47, L) Friday Yoakum (score not available, L) Saturday Sealy (50-46, L)

Rockdale hires Hamrick

For Hunter Hamrick, a Bremond High School grad who went on to be an All-American punter at the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor, Central Texas feels like home. After being on the gulf coast for close to seven years, all he needed was a reason to come back.

Becker and Lady Buffs take home title

Earl ier thi s month, Emma Becker and West Texas A&M University volleyball team defeated Concordia- St. Paul 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 28-26) to win the NCAA Division II national championship.

Lady Dogs (McMullen-Tilden Classic)

Thursday Odem (46-23, W), Carrizo Springs (45-31, W) Friday Charlotte (48-28, W), McMullen-Tilden (27-26, L) Saturday Cotulla (36-26, L) Thursday Cameron JV (75-19, W), Rogers (57-49, W) Friday Waco Connally (55-42, L) Saturday Mumford (46-45, W)