Sports can change lives of those in it

Imagine waking up every morning knowing that you will suffer an insurmountable amount of physical and emotional pain. You cry out for help, but nobody listens. You’re at your darkest hour and feel that there’s no hope. In the last moments, you pick up a small orange ball and a light comes over you.

‘Dogs track star has his sight set on Duke

It’s almost unheard of for a student from a 2A school to commit to a top Power Five college track and field program, but guess what…it’s happened! Thorndale senior Michael Herzog has defied the odds and will be heading to Duke University in North Carolina next fall.

COVID-19 quarantine disrupts Tiger season

The Rockdale Tiger basketball team is in quarantine after a player was found to have COVID-19 on Tuesday. So the team will be out of action the until at least the third week of December, the coach said. The struggling program came up short in its two contest this past week.

Lady Tigers swamp two opponents in week’s play

The Lady Tigers returned to their winning ways as they made impressive showings in both of their matchups this past week. On Friday, the Lady Tigers hosted the Milano Lady Eagles. They were victorious with a score of 47-19. D’Erika Hurd led the squad in scoring with 10 points.

Tigers selected to Academic All-State teams

On Tuesday, four RHS football players and two student trainers were named to the Academic All-State teams. Jennifer Langford was named to the academic allstate first team. Jace Robinson and Enrique Rivera were named second team academic allstate.

Lady Tiger JV notches another win

The JV Lady Tigers continued to impress this season as they defeated the JV Milano Eagles 30-19. Brooklyn Wager led the Lady Tigers with 18 points. Other scores included Alyssa Thompson 6, McKenna Lopez 2, Shakira Richards 2, Taylor Woolverton 2.

Rockdale JV gets another victory

The Tigers JV basketball team continued their hot start this season after claiming victory in their one contest this past week. On Friday, Rockdale hosted the Mumford Mustangs, winning 54-36. Wyatt Windham led the Tigers in scoring with 16 points.

SPORTS BRIEFS

RHS Freshman Team Basketball—On Saturday, the Tigers went head to head against the Thrall Tigers winning 57-15. Scorers: Damien Cortez 13, Tristan Jackson 12, Mario Casarez 11, Aiden Hirt 6, Wyatt Windham 5. RJH 7th Grade A Basketball—The RJH 7th Grade A basketball team defeated Rogers 27-8.

Thorndale football players earn spots on 2-A All-District teams

Several members of the Thorndale Bulldogs football team were named to the 2A District 13 All-District teams. Quarterback Coy Stutts was the top Bulldog award winner as he was named the Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

Seven Eagles on All-District team

Seven Milano Eagle football players were named to the 2A Region IV District 13 All-District teams. Hector Munoz was named second team all-district as a wide receiver and defensive back. Greg Storey, Ryan Blakely and Weston Avrett were given honorable mention nods.