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Tigers’ ride comes to tough end

Tigers’ ride comes to tough end

Tigers’ ride comes to tough end

As the clock hit all zeros at Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe, the roller coaster season of the Rockdale Tiger football team was over. I watched kids cry and coaches hug one another. It started to hit me that my first season of covering Rockdale football was a wrap.
Tigers end season with playoff loss

Tigers end season with playoff loss

Tigers end season with playoff loss

The Tigers watched the season come to end as they were defeated by the Columbus Cardinals in the Bi-District Round of the 3A Division I playoffs. The Tigers finished the season with an overall record of 6-5 and went 4-2 in district play.
Thorndale comeback falls short in playoffs

Thorndale comeback falls short in playoffs

Thorndale comeback falls short in playoffs

The Thorndale Bulldog’s came close to pulling off a comeback for the ages against the Leon Cougars in the 2A Bi-District Playoff round. Unfortunately, they fell just short as they lost in a 40-34 heartbreaker. “Leon pretty much had a perfect game in the first half,” THS Head Coach John Kovar said.
Rockdale spikers make All-District

Rockdale spikers make All-District

Rockdale spikers make All-District

Several members of the Lady Tiger Volleyball team were named to the 3A Region III District 19 All-District teams. Haven Jimenez was named to the all-district first team on Monday. “Haven Jimenez was our go-to outside hitter this season,” RHS Head Coach Kelsey Hudson said.
Lady Tigers lose on visit to Savio

Lady Tigers lose on visit to Savio

Lady Tigers lose on visit to Savio

The Lady Tigers Basketball team kicked off their season on Tuesday as they traveled to face the Savio Lady Eagles. Unfortunately, the Lady Tigers were defeated 52-36. Saige Robertson led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 12 points.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Rockdale Junior High Basketball The RJH 7th grade A Team beat Florence 37-2. Scorers: Camden Huff 11, Dylan Clark 6, Alex Cooper 4, Brody Willard 3. Mason Lillard 2, Slade Windham 2. The RJH 7th grade B Team defeated Florence 26-0.

Community archery program provides next-generation training

Hunting season throughout Texas is already in full swing but Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program aims to help future hunters prepare for next season or find a hobby with archery sports.
Tough loss still teaches life lesson

Tough loss still teaches life lesson

Tough loss still teaches life lesson

One of the toughest things in the world is to be so close to a milestone and fall just short it. It hurts because you know you have the ability and you put in the work to get it done, but sometimes, it just isn’t meant to be. Friday’s loss to the Lorena Leopards was a tough one to witness.