SPORTS BRIEFS

LEECH—1979 RHS graduate and former football player Mike Leech has been diagnosed with colon cancer. A GoFundMe page has been created to cover his medical expenses. MILANO FOOTBALL—Last Friday’s game against Somerville was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Let’s CRUSH childhood cancer

Friday was the sixth annual Gold Out Game at Tiger Stadium. The event is a fund raiser, and promotes public awareness, to combat childhood cancer. Gold T-shirts were worn, both from previous Gold Outs and new this year.

Sometimes coaches need to discipline

Super Bowl Champion and legendary Head Coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Football is like life. It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.” While winning can provide happiness, sometimes our biggest lessons can come from our losses.

No. 6 Brahmas rip Tigers 42-14 in final pre-district contest

The Rockdale Tigers faced their toughest test to date last Friday as the 4A No.6 ranked Bellville Brahmas came to town. However, the test ended up being too much for the Tigers as they lost the contest 42-14. “Overall, we did not stop the run like we should have,” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said.

McGregor first foe in 11-3A

The Tigers are looking to end their two-game losing streak as they begin district play against the McGregor Bulldogs on Friday. “Phase one of the season is over with and we’re back to being 0-0 with district play starting,” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said.

Lady Tigers beat Florence to get first district victory

The RHS netters earned their first win in district play against the Florence Lady Buffaloes on Friday. “I was very proud of the girls’ performance,” RHS Head Coach Kelsey Hudson said. “We had a lot of younger athletes step up and I saw great leadership from the older girls.

Milano falls to Snook, 22-7

The Milano Eagles began district play Friday night with a tough loss against the Snook Bluejays 22-7. The Eagles are now 1-3 on the season. “I was impressed with our effort in the second half,” MHS Coach Chad Lagrone said.

RHS boys cross country wins meet, girls get second

The RHS Boys Cross Country team earned first place in the Triangular Cross-Country Meet in Cameron on Saturday. The girls team had a great showing also, with five runners finishing in the top 15 places. The meet featured the Cameron Yoe, Milano Eagles and Rockdale Tigers.

JV Blue loses to Bellville, 34-0

The Rockdale JV Blue traveled to Bellville this past Thursday to face the JV Brahmas. The young Tigers came up short ,34-0. They are now 0-2-2 on the season. Bellville’s offense created a big lead early in the game with a three-yard run and 12-yard pass that went for touchdowns.

SPORTS BRIEFS

RJH game canceled Last Thursday’s game between the Rockdale and Bellville Junior High teams was canceled due to weather concerns. Bulldogs had bye week THORNDALE—The Bulldogs football team had their bye week last week. They will play the Moody Bearcats this Friday.