Sports

Milano’s King headed to championship

News Staff

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 00:00

After this weekend, Kyle King is one step closer to becoming a national champion in what was a career performance for the MHS grad.

RHS grad Loth receives academic honors

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Thu, 03/25/2021 - 00:00

Earlier this month, former Rockdale athlete Ross Loth was named to the Academic Dean’s List at Fort Worth’s Texas Wesleyan University after obtaining a 4.0 grade-point average this semester.

Tiger soccer back in playoffs for second time in three years

News Staff

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

On Friday night, two significant things happened for the Tiger soccer team. First, they avenged a February loss to Smithville by beating them 2-1 on their own field. Second, the win guaranteed Rockdale their second trip to the post-season in their fourth year of existence.

Tigers beat Florence, 4-2

News Staff

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Although the Tiger baseball team went without a win at their own tournament, they put up a fight. They started off on Thursday morning with a 6-2 loss to Holland, a Class 2A school that has runruled their opponents in a third of their games this season.

RHS track holds its own

News Staff

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Rockdale track and field athletes had their biggest test of the season thus far when they went to the Buff Relays in Giddings Friday where they competed against Class 5A teams like Bryan Rudder and Bastrop’s Cedar Creek.

Young Lady Tigers clawing away at District 19-3A competition

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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Rockdale’s Lady Tiger softball team left the relaxation of spring break to take down Florence 4-1, earning the team’s first district win.

Lady Dogs take down Thrall, 16-12

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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Thorndale’s first meeting with Thrall was a back-and-forth battle but came down to the final two innings when the Lady Dogs took down the Tigerettes in Milam County last Thursday.

Castillo takes gold in Cameron

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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Rockdale sophomore Yolianna Castillo won the Cameron tennis tournament Friday while teammate Beth Montelongo placed fourth amongst competitors from Rockdale, Yoe High, Rogers and Thrall.

Thorndale’s Kovar says ‘bonjour’ to Paris

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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

On Sunday, Thorndale High School softball player Kelsey Kovar announced her verbal commitment to play at Paris Junior College following her graduation in 2022.

MHS softball 2-2 in district play

News Staff

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 00:00

Although the Lady Eagles opened up spring break with a 14-1 loss on the road, the young MHS squad is 2-2 in district play with wins over Holland and most recently Rosebud-Lott.