Legendary Tiger coach Terry Pope dies

Terry Pope, a legendary Rockdale High School head track coach, whose Tiger track teams more than dominated opponents in the 1990s died June 22 in Austin at age 78.

Softball 15 under league back in action after hiatus

Three Rockdale Girls Softball League teams took the field on Monday, after a two-week-ong hiatus due to a player contracting COVID-19. The Scrappers secured their first victory of the 15 and under division in dominant fashion in the 6 p.m. game against Rockdale Elite 18-0. In the 7:30 p.m.

Thorndale postpones summer workouts

Thorndale’s Athletic Director announced the postponement of summer workouts until Monday, July 13. “We were already planning to postpone workouts this week because the school was shutting down for the 4th of July weekend,” said Head Football Coach and Athletic Director John Kovar.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tiger Booster golf tourney in one week The Annual Tiger Booster Tournament is one week aw ay. The 13th annual compe The 13th annual competition and fish fry is set for Saturday, July 11. Golfers can register for $75 a person, which includes a meal ticket. Additional meal tickets are $15.

Leaders don’t follow trends

Last week, ESPN aired a documentary titled “Long Gone Summer.” The film displayed the epic 1998 home run race between MLB legends Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

Rockdale PBR star Mitchell continues to climb in rankings

Rockdale native and professional bull rider Ezekiel “Blue” Mitchell and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) were forced into a five-week hiatus on March 14 because of COVID-19. Like most obstacles in his life, Mitchell found a way through it and has found a way to continue to excel.

UIL lifts broadcast ban for 2020 football season

The UIL announced that they will allow schools to broadcast Friday night football games during the 2020 season last week. This is a change to the organization’s longtime limitations, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

2020 Tiger football team rides high in college offers, polls

Colleges and universities are taking note of the talent on the Rockdale football team, after preseason polls ranked the Tigers as high as No. 7 in the state. Five members of the senior class have secured offers to play football at the next level with 40 offers between them.

Softball makes a comeback

Two Rockdale Girls Softball League teams took the field on Monday, after a week long hiatus due to a player contracting COVID-19. The Aztec Warriors secured their first victory in the 12 and under division in dominant fashion as they beat G.R.I.T. 17-0.

SPORTS BRIEFS

The eighth annual Milam County Aggie Moms Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Aug 1. Shot gun start times will be at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Rockdale Country Club. The event is open to golfers of all ages. Entry fee is $75 dollars per player, which includes a mulligan, lunch and carts.