RHS alumni, friends hold tourney

On Saturday afternoon, a team made up of Tucker Tovar, Steve Spencer, John Eiman, Waylon Allen, Madison Reynolds and Ronnie Leggett won the RHS Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament at the Rockdale Country Club.

Mr. Everything: Rockdale’s Nichols has done it all

When Lee Nichols left Rockdale in the fall of 1986 for the University of Texas, he planned on becoming a track coach.

Mitchell signs pro contract

On Friday afternoon, Rockdale’s Wendell “Chuck” Mitchell Jr. announced that he had signed a contract with Prishtina B.C. of Kosovo.

Todd named to All-Brazos team

Jayce Todd earned All-Brazos team honors earlier this month with the Bryan Eagle newspaper selecting him for their third team. The MHS sophomore finished the 2020-21 season as the District 27-2A Offensive MVP and averaged 17.2 points per game. He also had 6.

Local swimmers statebound

In their inaugural season, area swimming club Wake Aquatics has 18 members heading to the Summer Games of Texas in Corpus Christi this weekend to compete for state championships in 34 events.

Youngest in the game: Milano grad to lead on gridiron

In July of 2018, Milano High School quarterback Kathen Funburg was preparing for his senior season. Three years and two states later, he is now the youngest head football coach in the United States after accepting the job at Oklahoma’s Prue High School earlier this month.

RJH golfers tee off Tuesday

Kade Lillard takes a shot during Tuesday afternoon’s youth golf tournament at the Rockdale Country Club. Ten players were signed up with Jaxson Barcak beating Tyler Shaw in the ninth grade bracket.

RHS alumni all in for Alex

On Saturday evening, Rockdale High School had their first ever alumni game at the Lady Tiger softball field with an opening ceremony prior to the game and a closing ceremony before an after party at The Ranch.

Brooks running toward bigger and better things

As a high school student, Daniel Brooks was known for being the fastest kid everywhere he went. At RHS, he won a 2011 Class 3A state championship in the 100-meter dash his junior year.

Just keep swimming

Rockdale’s competitive swim team, Wake Aquatics, had a successful meet Saturday. According to social media, they are grateful that the “community has their back.” Pictured at right is team member Hayden Wagner. Submitted photo