Sports

Bulldogs ranked 11th by TABC

News Staff

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 00:00

On Tuesday, the Texas Association Basketball Coaches released their pre-season rankings to the public with Thorndale ranked 11th in Class 2A. The Bulldogs have all but one rotation player returning and are coming off a dramatic first-round exit to eventual state tourney finalist Schulenburg, 51-47.

RJH FOOTBALL

News Staff

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 00:00

RJH football teams went 2-1 in Taylor on Thursday evening with the eighth grade “A” winning 16-14. Both Tiger touchdowns were a Brody Willard to De’andre Nunn connection with one in the second quarter and another in the third.

The Heeling Process:

The Heeling Process: Thorndale’s Carlson chooses Carolina Blue

Wynton Thomason

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

For Thorndale High School junior Raeghan Carlson, softball isn’t just a seasonal sport she moves on to when volleyball ends, it’s a part of her life all year around and has been for as long as she can remember.

‘Tiger Fight Never Dies’ in 34-30 win over Caldwell

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

Going into Friday evening’s game at Tiger Stadium with winless Caldwell, it was a surprise to Tiger spectators when the home team went into halftime trailing 22-14.

Koenig, Casner win silver at district meet

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

RHS overcomes first set to beat Caldwell

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

After falling 25-17 in their opening set with Caldwell, Lady Tiger coach Kelsey Hudson made a few adjustments on defense which helped her team rally to win three straight sets 25-12, 25-22, 25-17, to get their fourth district win and avenge a tie-breaker loss to the Lady Hornets on Sept. 14.

THS remains ‘Top Dawg’ in district

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

Going up against a team that Thorndale head coach John Kovar said hardly lost any of their players from their 2020 group, Thorndale’s offense built a good lead in the first half but it was the Bulldog defense that held a high-scoring Rosebud-Lott to one touchdown during Friday’s game in Falls...

Eagles c THS remains ‘Top Dawg’ in district an’t fl y over Lions in 35-7 loss

Eagles can’t fly over Lions in 35-7 loss

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

Milano struggled early Friday night on their home field against 6-1 Granger, who currently holds third place halfway through the District 13-2A-II race.

RJH teams go 2-1 against Caldwell at Tiger Stadium, junior varsity falls 20-6

News Staff

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 00:00

Early scoring helped Rockdale Junior High’s eighth grade “A” team secure a victory when they took down Caldwell Thursday evening at Tiger Stadium. In the first, Demander Nunn got things going with a 50-yard TD run. Wilmer Sorto Ventura’s two-point kick gave RJH an 8-0 lead.

No lack of spirit at Rockdale High School

News Staff

Thu, 10/07/2021 - 00:00

The Rockdale Tigers may not have won Friday night’s football game, but it certainly wasn’t for not having any spirit. Friday afternoon Rockdale High School held a “Black Out” pep rally with the overhead lights dimmed and had black lights, Day Glo colors and glow necklaces and glow gear everywhere.