7-on-7 football remains canceled

For the first time since 1997, the Texas State 7-on-7 Organization will not hold its tournament this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came days after the UIL canceled the remainder of the 2020 springs sport season.

It’s all about respect

Over the last three weeks, ESPN.com has released their rankings of the NBA’s 74 all-time greatest players. A few days ago, they released the final part of their list which displayed the top 10 players. This list included: 10. Shaquille O’Neal, 9. Kobe Bryant, 8. Tim Duncan, 7. Larry Bird, 6.

Softball league start uncertain

The Rockdale Girls Softball League has been hosting games and tournaments since the 1980s, but this year’s upcoming season is in limbo due to COVID-19 precautions. “Unfortunately, we are at a standstill,” RGSL President Pete Rubio said.

State basketball champ returns to alma mater

Last week, Aubrie King was named head coach of the Mumford High School boys basketball team. King, who started four seasons for the Mustangs, will replace Mike Scarborough. He led Mumford to the state tournament three times.

Two Tigers commit to Ohio college

RHS Seniors Ethen Hughes and Levi Baggerly signed with Defiance College last week. The two friends who have played with each other since freshman year will arrive to the Ohio campus as a package deal. “Playing alongside Levi again is like a dream come true,” Hughes said.

Miller, Cloud named top MVPs at virtual banquet

The Milano High School athletic program named its top athletes virtually on Tuesday, May 19. The posting by MHS Athletic Director Wendy King was published to Facebook as a replacement of an in-person sports banquet typically held every year in May.

Student athletes should play for love of the game

In today’s high school sports, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest. These individuals can be characterized as the ones who spend countless hours every week striving to become better at their sport. While some call them crazy, others call them dedicated.

Spring sports banquet was a ‘virtual’ success

RHS held its first ever virtual athletic banquet due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in Milam County. Coaches honored spring athletes through the RHS Facebook page last Wednesday. “It’s been a spring of adversity.

Exercise caution when exercising in Rockdale parks this summer

As Memorial Day approaches and temperatures rise, people want to get out of the house. Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order expanding the opening of businesses and activities has allowed the public to stretch their legs by visiting state parks.

Lady Tigers named to soccer all-district teams

Two Lady Tiger athletes were named to the 26-4A All-District teams and three players received honorable mention nods. Vanessa Reyes was named to the all-district first team by the Texas High School Association for the 2019-2020 season last Friday.