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Two weeks ago at the Donald Beard Relays in Thorndale, Lady Dog Bethany Preusse (L) set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 46’-1/2”. Last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays, Bulldog Jamie Llanas (R) set a new school record in the 1600M run with a time of 4:47.09. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

Two weeks ago at the Donald Beard Relays in Thorndale, Lady Dog Bethany Preusse (L) set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 46’-1/2”. Last week at the Thrall Tiger Relays, Bulldog Jamie Llanas (R) set a new school record in the 1600M run with a time of 4:47.09. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
THRALL—Thorndale High School track teams participated in the Thrall Tigers Relays last week. Teams competing were Thorndale, Rockdale, Milano, Thrall, Rogers, Lexington Austin St.

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MILANO TRACK & FIELD

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
THRALL—Milano High School track teams participated in the Thrall Tigers Relays last week. Teams competing were Milano, Rockdale, Thorndale, Thrall, Rogers, Lexington Austin St.
Tiger Mason Lillard pitched five innings last week to help beat the Pflugerville Connally Cougars, 10-0. Lillard allowed only two hits and had eight strikeouts on the night. Photo by Lindsey Lillard Juergens

Tiger Mason Lillard pitched five innings last week to help beat the Pflugerville Connally Cougars, 10-0. Lillard allowed only two hits and had eight strikeouts on the night. Photo by Lindsey Lillard Juergens

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ROCKDALE BASEBALL

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
The Rockdale Tigers baseball team had one game last week against the Pflugerville Connally Cougars. The Tigers won convincingly against the bigger school, 10-0. Mason Lillard got the start and win for the Tigers pitching five innings allowing only two hits and striking out eight.

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Top tips for spring fishing

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Fishing attracts millions of enthusiasts. The American Sportfishing Association says one in six Americans are anglers, which equates to more than 50 million anglers nationwide.
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THORNDALE POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Thorndale powerlifter Marcus Shaw brought home a second-place finish in his 181-lb weight class last week at the Class 2A UIL State Meet in Abilene. Shaw lifted a total of 1,545 pounds. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo
THORNDALE TENNIS

THORNDALE TENNIS

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THORNDALE TENNIS

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39

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MILANO POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Three Milano Lady Eagles have received post-season honors. Kira Cooper, Arabella Flores and Hannah Bakken were named to the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s Academic All-State Elite Team.
THORNDALE BASKETBALL

THORNDALE BASKETBALL

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THORNDALE BASKETBALL

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Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:39
Thorndale Lady Dog basketball player Kyla Daniell was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaching Association’s Academic All-State team. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo
THORNDALE GOLF

THORNDALE GOLF

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THORNDALE GOLF

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Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:26
FIRST PLACE— Thorndale Bulldog golfer Cooper Gray took first place individually in last week’s Bremond Tournament with a score of 78. The Thorndale Bulldog team—consisting of Gray, Will Cloud, Case McDaniel, Wyatt Betak and Kade Becker— finished in second place overall.