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Lady Tigers earn two top-three finishes in Navasota

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Lady Tigers earn two top-three finishes in Navasota

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Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01

Rockdale’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams earned top-three finishes during tournament play in Navasota last week, with the varsity placing third and the JV finishing second in its division. The varsity Lady Tigers placed second in pool play Thursday after going 2-1.

THORNDALE LADY DOGS’ SEASON BEGINS— Members of the 2026 Thorndale Lady Dogs varsity volleyball team opened the season Tuesday with a pair of home matches against Round Rock Christian Academy and Copperas Cove. Results were unavailable before this week’s Reporter deadline. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE LADY DOGS VOLLEYBALL

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

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COMMITTED

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

Rockd ale High School 2026 graduate Brody Willard has commi t ted to continue his baseball career at Nelson University in Waxahachie. Willard batted .412 during his senior season for the Tigers and was flawless defensively in center field, recording 27 putouts without an error.

Coach Brent Hasselbach shares his coaching experience with Tiger players during Saturday morning practice at Tiger Stadium. Reporter photo by Nathan Flores

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‘This is where I belong’

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

As the 2026-27 school year approaches, you will see a familiar face among the RISD staff as well as on the Rockdale Tiger football coaching staff. Brent Hasselbach returns after being retired for about two years.

Meet the Tigers

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Meet the Tigers

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

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Big Blue continues prep for 2026 season

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Big Blue continues prep for 2026 season

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

The Rockdale Tigers continued preparations for the 2026 football season this past week, practicing through triple- digit temperatures while the coaching staff emphasized hydration and player safety.

Karter Puckett takes a swing during the STPGA Junior Golf Championship held in The Woodlands last week. Photo by Sonora Puckett

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Puckett ties for fifth at STPGA Junior Golf

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

Rockdale’s Karter Puckett tied for f if th place among 39 young competitors at the STPGA Junior Golf Championship, held Aug. 3-5 in The Woodlands. Puckett, 11, is the son of Kyler and Sonora Puckett of Rockdale. A dedicated golfer, he spends many hours each week practicing at Rockdale Country Club.

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Tiger tennis opens season with victory

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

The Rockdale Tigers got the 2026 fall tennis season off to a strong start Tuesday with a 12-7 victory over Whitney. The Tigers claimed 12 of the 19 matches played in the season opener.

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New UIL guidelines aim to keep athletes safe from Texas heat

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36

On August 1st the University Interscholastic League (UIL) rolled out new requirements for all outdoor practices aiming to keep all students safe from the Texas heat.

SPORTS BRIEFS

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SPORTS BRIEFS

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36

Meet the Bulldogs set for Monday The Thornd ale Athletic Boosters will host Meet t he Bu l ldog s on Monday at Thorndale Fire Hall. Doors w i ll open at 5 p.m., with an auction beginning at 6 p.m.