Tigers defeat Robinson 2-1

While many were getting ready for New Year’s Eve parties or coming up with diets for their resolutions, Tiger soccer took down Robinson 2-1 to get their first victory of the season. RHS senior Marvin Mata and freshman Daniel Castillo scored the team’s two goals.

RHS Fall Athletic banquet moved

Originally scheduled for this coming Monday, Rockdale High School will hold their fall athletic banquet on Monday, Jan. 24, at the RJH Commons at 6 p.m. The event will highlight Tiger and Lady Tiger student athletes who participated in cross country, football, volleyball, l, cheerleading and...

RHS football racks up honors

Last month, 21 Rockdale Tiger football players earned District 11-3A-I honors following the conclusion of the 2021 season. First-team selections are Kobe Mitchell (receiver), Jake Hasselbach (offensive lineman), Lane Rickman (OL), Cruz San Migel (linebacker) and Davioun Scott (LB).

Best of 2021 in Sports, Part II

Since there were too many memories to choose from for last week’s ‘Best of 2021 in Sports,’ this week’s edition has more photos from 2021 ranging from local high school sports in Rockdale, Milano and Thorndale to area youth that won gold at the Junior Olympics and swimmers that competed at the...

a Buc’s life

On Christmas day, Rockdale senior Anthony Dansby revealed that he would continue his football career at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a Division III program with 15 conference championships since 2002 and two national titles.

Going the distance

For the first time since 2012, Rockdale track and field has 10 regional qualifiers • 1600-meter relay—Taylor Delz, Hannah Delz, Ciara Miles, Hailey Webb • 400-meter run— Isaac Fuentes, Hannah Delz • 100/300-meter hurdles—Emma Whitsel • 800-meter run—Albert Silva • 1600-meter run—Jesus Bocanegra •...

THE FABULOUS BAKER GIRL

Thorndale High School junior Emilee Baker hadn’t always planned on being a Division I softball player before she verbally committed to Texas State University earlier this school year. Before moving to Texas during fifth grade, she was an aspiring gymnast in her home state of Arkansas.

Best of 2021 in Sports

Herzog does it again

Bulldog ends high school career with another gold

THE DIAMOND IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND

On Saturday morning, Rockdale High School’s softball team opened their 2021 season in a scrimmage with Holland, marking the first time the Lady Tigers have stepped on a field to face an opponent since March 11.