Tigers fall short in comeback try

The Tigers watched their win streak and district title chance come to a heartbreaking halt as they were defeated by the Lorena Leopards 49-42. The Tigers end their regular season with a 6-4 overall record and a 4-2 record in district play.

RHS, Columbus vie to stay in hunt

It’s win or go home in high school football as the State Playoffs begin. The 6-4 Rockdale Tigers will travel to Conroe to face the 7-2 Columbus Cardinals. The Tigers will be looking for their first playoff win since 2017. “Columbus is a big and physical team,” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said.

Bocanegra headed to state as team fourth at regionals

The RHS boys cross country team continued their stellar season after placing fourth in the Regional Meet on Monday. “I am so proud of the varsity boys team and their performance at regionals,” RHS Head Coach Cheryl Meuth said.

Rockdale JV wins district

The RHS JV Tigers were crowned district champions after they defeated the Lorena JV Leopards 43-27. The Tigers got on the board first as quarterback Blaydn Barcak connected with Gerren Marrero on a 76-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers led 8-0 after one quarter.

SPORTS BRIEFS

7th Grade A Team The 7th Grade A Team defeated the Lorena Leopards 8-0. In the first quarter Mason Lillard connected with De’andre Nunn on a 60-yard touchdown pass. Brody Willard kicked the field goal to earn the two-point conversion.

A look back at Rockdale High School’s Homecoming

The Rockdale High School Golden Girls (at left) dance during halftime at the school’s Homecoming on Oct. 25 at Tiger Stadium. Below left, Averie Hobbs and her sister, Kailan Hobbs, react to Averie being named Homecoming Queen for 2020 during a halftime ceremony Oct. 25.

Giving your all for the good of all

In today’s society, many people have the problem of wanting things without putting in the work to get them. We want the lavish items like the Jordan sneakers, a new career or a fast car but don’t want to make the proper changes to acquire such possessions.

Tiger victory over Troy is win No. 6

The Tigers extended their winning streak to four as they prevailed in a close battle against the Troy Trojans 46-38. The Tigers are now 6-3 on the season and 4-1 in district play. “I felt like the kids really locked in and engaged in the game plan,” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said.

Raven commits to SHS Bearkats

Rockdale Tigers wide receiver/defensive back Kesean Raven made a verbal commitment to Sam Houston State University on Friday via Twitter. “Sam Houston State was the best decision for me because it’s closer for my mom to attend the games,” Raven said.

RHS-Lorena to fight for title

It all comes down to Friday night as the district championship will be decided in a battle between the Rockdale Tigers and Lorena Leopards. Both teams enter the game with 4-1 records in district play and stand in one another’s way to earning a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.