Sports

THORNDALE POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
TAYLOR—Thorndale powerlif ters returned home with some hardware after participating in Saturday’s meet in Taylor. For the Bulldogs, Jeff Frei (in 148) and Marcus Shaw (in 181) finished in first place, while Nick Markle (in 220) brought home a second.

AREA BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
The Milano Eagles and Lady Eagles lost against Bartlett on Friday. The Lady Eagles lost, 36-23, while the Eagles fell in their game, 40-28. Thorndale Bulldogs The Thorndale Bulldogs picked up two wins last week in hoops action.

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
The Rockdale Junior High boys basketball teams were in action last weekend with the seventh grade team winning first place in the Giddings tournament and the eighthgrade team placing second.
ROUND ROCK INVITATIONAL— The Rockdale Lady Tigers fall softball team participated in the 26th annual Round Rock Invitational last week and won consolation in the small school bracket. Lady Tiger’s softball is set to start practice for the spring this month. They will host the McGregor Lady Bulldogs for their first scrimmage on Jan. 24. Photo by Scott Patranella

ROUND ROCK INVITATIONAL— The Rockdale Lady Tigers fall softball team participated in the 26th annual Round Rock Invitational last week and won consolation in the small school bracket. Lady Tiger’s softball is set to start practice for the spring this month. They will host the McGregor Lady Bulldogs for their first scrimmage on Jan. 24. Photo by Scott Patranella

ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS SOFTBALL

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
ROUND ROCK INVITATIONAL—The Rockdale Lady Tigers fall softball team participated in the 26th annual Round Rock Invitational last week and won consolation in the small school bracket. Lady Tiger’s softball is set to start practice for the spring this month.
The Rockdale Tigers soccer team placed third in their third annual Tigers Blue & Gold Cup Invitational Tournament last week in Rockdale. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

The Rockdale Tigers soccer team placed third in their third annual Tigers Blue & Gold Cup Invitational Tournament last week in Rockdale. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
The Rockdale Tigers soccer team finished third at their third annual Tigers Blue & Gold Cup Invitational Tournament with a win over Hempstead. The boys wrapped the weekend with three wins, a tie, and a hard-fought semifinal loss in penalty kicks.
At right, Tiger De’Andre Stephens goes up for a dunk against Franklin Friday night in Tiger Gym. Stephens ended the night with 9 points for the Tigers in their 75-45 victory. Photo extracted from a video by Destin Richardson

At right, Tiger De’Andre Stephens goes up for a dunk against Franklin Friday night in Tiger Gym. Stephens ended the night with 9 points for the Tigers in their 75-45 victory. Photo extracted from a video by Destin Richardson

Tigers begin district 2-0

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Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
The Rockdale Tigers basketball team went 2-0 this past week to start district play. ACADEMY— The Tigers traveled to Academy Tuesday and beat the Bumblebees, 65-55, on their home court.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10
Granger FAIR. Water stained; 54 degrees; 0.44 feet above pool. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow. White bass are fair up the river near the primitive campground. Blue catfish are good on jug lines baited with shad or Zote soap. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.
Rockdale Tiger Jeremiah Watts (1) heads down court during the Hays Tournament in Buda last week. Watts helped contribute to the Tiger offense. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Rockdale Tiger Jeremiah Watts (1) heads down court during the Hays Tournament in Buda last week. Watts helped contribute to the Tiger offense. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10
McGREGOR—The Rockdale Lady Tigers traveled to McGregor to face the Lady Dogs and come home victorious, 36-24. Top performers for the Lady Tigers were Trinity Hurd with 22 points and 4 steals and Chloe Miles with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
The Rockdale Lady Tigers soccer team (above) went 2-2 last week in their third annual Lady Tiger Blue & Gold Cup Invitational tournament, while the Tigers soccer team (below) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs, 4-1. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

The Rockdale Lady Tigers soccer team (above) went 2-2 last week in their third annual Lady Tiger Blue & Gold Cup Invitational tournament, while the Tigers soccer team (below) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs, 4-1. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10
The Rockdale Lady Tigers hosted their third annual Lady Tiger Blue & Gold Cup Invitational soccer tournament last week and went 2-2 with two impressive wins over larger schools. They beat Hempstead, 5-0, and Rice Consolidated, 4-0, with losses to Rudder, 2-1, and Academy, 3-0.
All State

All State

All State

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:10
Rock dale Lady Tiger soph omore Kyn dal Selgelid was recent ly selected to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writ ers Associ ation Class 3A Honor able Mention All-State Vol leyball Team. Selgelid had 303 kills, 80 digs, 78 blocks, 39 aces and 9 assists for the Lady Tigers this season.