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Tigers Wilmer Sorto (17) and Angel Bobadilla (12) in action versus Caldwell in the soccer district opener last week in Tiger Stadium. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Tigers Wilmer Sorto (17) and Angel Bobadilla (12) in action versus Caldwell in the soccer district opener last week in Tiger Stadium. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
Rockdale soccer teams started district play with both girls and boys varsity winning their matches against Caldwell in Tiger Stadium last week. The Tigers won 6-0 and the Lady Tigers came out on top 2-0. Both varsity teams fell to Manor New Tech—the Tigers, 1-0, and the Lady Tigers, 2-1.
ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
After another 2-0 week on the courts, the Rockdale Tigers (10-14, 4-0) are now first in District 19-3A. Last week they topped Thrall, 64-41, and Rogers, 50-43. THRALL— The Tigers traveled down US 79 to take on the Tigers of Thrall on Tuesday.

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MILANO BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
The Milano Eagles (2-12, 1-3) and Lady Eagles (4-23, 1-5) traveled to Rosebud- Lott last week and came out on the losing end—57-37 and 50-28, respectively. THIS WEEK— The Eagles will host the Thorndale Bulldogs (19-4, 4-0) at 8 p.m.

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RHS SPORTS SCHEDULES

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
LADY TIGERS SOFTBALL DATE TIME OPPONENT DATE TIME OPPONENTJan. 24 11 a.m. vs. McGregor*Jan. 29 5 p.m. at Bremond*Feb. 3 5 p.m. at Mumford*Feb. 7 3 p.m. vs Brazos*(at Normangee)Feb. 7 5 p.m. at Normangee*Feb. 10 5 p.m. at HollandFeb. 12 2 p.m. vs. Groesbeck(at Madisonville)Feb. 12 3:40 p.m. vs.

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THORNDALE BASKETBALL

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:53
The Thorndale Bulldogs (19-4, 4-0) picked up two more wins last week on the court. They defeated the Granger Lions, 52-31, on Tuesday and the Holland Hornets, 77-22, on Friday. The Bulldogs are in first place in District 27-2A, with an eight-game winning streak.
Playoffs roll on; rest easy classmate

Playoffs roll on; rest easy classmate

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Playoffs roll on; rest easy classmate

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
The NFL and the college football playoffs continue to roll into the deep part of the season. In the NFL, the divisional is next with eight teams remaining in the playoffs. Buffalo and Denver will face off at 3 p.m. Saturday.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.