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Thorndale golfers participated in the district tournament last week in Temple with the boys team taking first place. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

Thorndale golfers participated in the district tournament last week in Temple with the boys team taking first place. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

News Staff
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08
TEMPLE—The Thorndale golf teams took part in the district tournament in Temple last week with the boys having a great day on the course. Individually, the Bulldogs claimed the top three spots with Cooper Gray, Case McDaniel and Kade Becker finishing first, second and third, respectively.
Milano golfers participating in the district tournament last week were (L-R) Jaxon Ditto, Cooper Popham, Peyton Steinbecker, Jac Christman and Maddison Reed. Milano High School photo

Milano golfers participating in the district tournament last week were (L-R) Jaxon Ditto, Cooper Popham, Peyton Steinbecker, Jac Christman and Maddison Reed. Milano High School photo

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MILANO HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08
TEMPLE—Milano boys golf team had a great showing last week at the district tournament in Temple, earning third place as a team. Team members are Jac Christman, Jaxon Ditto, Cooper Popham and Peyton Steinbecker.
THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08
The Thorndale Bulldogs had back to back nights of district games last week. On Tuesday, they traveled to Holland and defeated the Hornets, 14-1. On Wednesday night, they hosted Rosebud-Lott in a match up of the top two teams in the district.

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08
THRALL—Thorndale High School tennis played in the had district tournament in Thrall last week with a lot of good play and a lot of medals received. The following qualified for the regional tournament: • Ethan and Garrett Schramm (first). • Jamie Llanas and Rolondo Betancourt (second).
ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08
The Rockdale Tiger baseball and softball teams played Little River-Academy last week with both teams traveling to Little River- Academy on Tuesday and hosting them on Wednesday. The games originally scheduled for Thursday were moved up a day in preparation for the rainy weather later in the week.
Alex Sandoval would have turned 16 on Tuesday. Her former teammates keep her memory close to them at every game. Photo by Andy Sandoval

Alex Sandoval would have turned 16 on Tuesday. Her former teammates keep her memory close to them at every game. Photo by Andy Sandoval

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Happy Sweet Sixteen Alex

Nathan Flores
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
This Tuesday would have been Alex Sandoval’s 16th birthday. Alex passed away in May of 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. This week we remember Alex and what a superb athlete she was at such a young age.

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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.