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The Thorndale Bulldogs basketball team fell last week in the Class 2A Regional Semifinals against No. 21 Port Aransas, 48-42. The loss ended their 18-game win streak and brought their record to 29-5 for the season. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

The Thorndale Bulldogs basketball team fell last week in the Class 2A Regional Semifinals against No. 21 Port Aransas, 48-42. The loss ended their 18-game win streak and brought their record to 29-5 for the season. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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AREA BASKETBALL

News Staff
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
Ten Thorndale Bulldog hoopsters earned All-District 27-2A accolades, as follows: • MVP— Case McDaniel. • CO-DEFENSIVE MVP— Kale Meadors, Ethan Schramm. • FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT— Wyatt Betak, Tristan Garcia. • SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT— Garrett Schramm.

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ROCKDALE GOLF

News Staff
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
The Rockdale Tigers golf team earned a second-place finish in Cameron last week, scoring 327. Zeb Skrhak’s round of 73 secured him a second-place finish. Mason Lillard shot a 75, tying for third. The Lady Tigers team continues to make strides each week.
Reporter/Nathan Flores

Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION

News Staff
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
OPENING DAY— Mayor Ward Roddam throws out the first pitch Saturday at the opening ceremonies for the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association (RYBA). With about 170 kids registered for baseball, the league hopes for a great year.
Lady Tiger Janaya De La Garza catches a fly ball against the Rogers Lady Eagles last week at Tiger Field. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Lady Tiger Janaya De La Garza catches a fly ball against the Rogers Lady Eagles last week at Tiger Field. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
The Rockdale Tiger baseball team traveled to West to play in the West Invitational Tournament last week. The tournament was a tune-up for district play, which starts this week.
Rockdale Lady Tiger Lilly Matula is pursued downfield last week in the soccer match against La Grange at Tiger Stadium. Rockdale lost the game, 2-0. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Rockdale Lady Tiger Lilly Matula is pursued downfield last week in the soccer match against La Grange at Tiger Stadium. Rockdale lost the game, 2-0. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE SOCCER

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
The Rockdale Lady Tigers (6-13, 3-9) hosted La Grange last Tuesday and lost, 2-0. The JV girls lost their game, 1-0. On Friday, the Lady Tigers varsity played in Smithville and came home with a 4-0 victory. Leydi Mata scored three goals and Hannah McKie had one.

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AREA POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
DUBLIN— Milano High School girl powerlifters and coaches competed at the Regional Powerlifting Meet in Dublin last week. Two finished second in their weight class and will advance to the state meet—Caydence Wilson and Bella Flores.

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ROCKDALE RELAYS TRACK

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
ROCKDALE RELAYS Varsity boys 1600—3. Austin Caldwell, 4:45.28. 4. Jon Fuller. 3200—2. Jon Fuller, 4:46.06 4x100-relay—4. Kendrick Henderson, Sam Henderson, Jesse Montelongo, De’Andre Stephens, 45:11. 4x200-relay—2. Kendrick Henderson, Sam Henderson, Jesse Montelongo, De’Andre Stephens, 1:31.1.

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
BOSQUEVILLE—The Thorndale Bulldogs traveled to Bosqueville last week to participate in the Texas 2A Showdown. The tournament brought together 12 of the most accomplished 2A programs in the state. The Bulldogs finished the tourney with a 2-1 record before rain washed out the Saturday schedule.
Coach Sean Lexima Submitted photo

Coach Sean Lexima Submitted photo

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Lexima: well deserved ‘Coach of the Year’

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01
The 2025-26 basketball is over and, while the Tigers fell to Fairfield, the Tiger basketball program has made a big statement.

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

News Staff
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
The Rockdale Tiger golf teams participated in a twoday tournament in Brenham last week. They were up against some great Class 5A and 6A competition. Both boys and girls teams competed well against the bigger schools. Zeb Skrhak and Mason Lillard tied for ninth in the boys division.