Lady Tigers fall to Rogers

The Lady Tigers celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday as they faced the Rogers Lady Eagles. Unfortunately, the were defeated in five sets. After dropping the first two sets 16-25 and 21-25, the Lady Tigers didn’t give up. They would win the next two sets 25-20 and 26-24.

RJH cross country boys win second; girls in seventh place

The RJH boys’ cross country team had a great showing last Wednesday placing second at the Lexington Meet. The girls’ team placed seventh and had four runners finish in the top 25 spots. Both the boys and girls were required to run two miles for their races.

Milano defeats Bartlett, prepares for playoff run

The MHS netters capped off their regular season finale in style. On Saturday, the Lady Eagles were victorious against the Bartlett Lady Bulldogs in three sets 25-19, 25-18 and 25-10. Karyme Santana led the Lady Eagles with six kills and six blocks.

Former RHS student earns first career win

Former RHS student and current Mary Hardin-Baylor golfer Annie Hasselbach was named American Southwest Conference Player of the Week last week. Hasselbach claimed her first collegiate tournament victory at the Fall Tiger Classic posting a total score of 155.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tigers had bye week The Rockdale varsity and JV team had their bye week last week. The JV will play the Academy Bumblebees on Thursday at Acadamy, while the varsity will play against Academy on Friday at home.

Football brotherhood was on the field Friday

When you play a sport, you tend to form a special bond with your teammates and coaches. These are the guys you’re around all the time. You laugh, cry and go to battle with these guys every week. It can feel like more of a brotherhood and family than just a normal friendship.

Tigers happy with win, face Academy Oct. 23

The Tigers look to have their swagger back after dominating the Caldwell Hornets 55-26. They are now 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district play. “I am really happy with the way we played, and particularly the way we continued to respond.” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said.

RHS boys cross county gets 2nd

The RHS Boys Cross Country team continued their stellar season by placing second at the McGregor Invitational Meet on Saturday. The girls’ squad only had three runners compete and weren’t able to place as a team. However, each individual runner placed in the top 50.

Lady Tiger win one, lose one

The Lady Tigers continued to impress as Rockdale split two matches over the past week. CALDWELL—On Friday, Lady Tigers fell to the Caldwell Lady Hornets in three sets 12-25, 16-25 and 9-25. The Lady Tigers fought hard but struggled to stop the Lady Hornets offense.

Milano gets win, then loss

The MHS netters are now 8-8 on the season after splitting their two matches over the weekend. HOLLAND—On Saturday, the Lady Eagles were victorious against the Holland Lady Hornets in five sets 18-25, 15-25, 26-24, 25-21 and 18-16. McKenna Robertson led the Lady Eagles with 21 kills and seven blocks.