SPORTS BRIEFS

Registration for golf tourney underway Golf tournament registration is underway at the Rockdale Country Club. The 13th annual Rockdale Tiger Booster Club Golf Tournament and fish fry entry is $75 per person. This includes a meal ticket for the July 11 tournament. Additional meal tickets are $15.

Together we can fight to end racism

The main headline in sports pages across the country hasn’t been about a player throwing a touchdown or making a basket, but a much bigger issue. Athletes as well as people all over the world have voiced their opinions to express their outrage on social injustice and police brutality.

Making up for lost time

After a three-month hiatus, athletics have returned to Milam county. RHS and THS both started their workouts on Monday. In Rockdale workouts had 112 kids show up on Monday. This is highest number of kids they’ve had in six years and bested the next second highest total by 30.

Once grounded, RGSL is in full swing for summer

The Rockdale Girls Softball League is officially back in action. After the COVID pandemic put this season in uncertainty, the girls returned to swinging bats and throwing strikes at Rockdale Girls Softball field last Thursday evening.

Thorndale’s White named one of top 50 players in state

Thorndale pitcher Riley White earned a spot on the Austin American-Statesman list of the top 50 Central Texas high school athletes in the state. The list published June 5 and compiled by Statesman sports writers chose Riley as the No. 42 top athlete in Central Texas.

Annual Tiger Booster Club Golf Tournament set for July 11

Registration for the 13th annual Rockdale Tiger Booster Club Golf Tournament is underway. The tournament and fish fry is scheduled for July 11. Entry fee is $75 per person, which includes a meal ticket. Additional meal tickets are $15. Participants must be 18 and older to play.

ROCKDALE SIGNING DAY

RHS held a signing ceremony for five student athletes who will be playing sports at the collegiate level as a way of honoring the players for their hard work.

A winner’s mentality is born of adversity

Tim Tebow is known for being one the greatest players in college football history.

Summer workout schedule released

On Monday, Rockdale ISD released their summer 2020 Strength and Conditioning and Sports Specific Instruction workouts. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) required strict modifications for these workouts with detailed procedures for coaches, athletes and facilities.

13th annual Booster Club Golf Tournament slated for July 11

The Rockdale Tiger Booster Club has set its 13th annual Golf Tournament and Fish Fry for July 11. Entry fee is $75 per person, which includes a meal ticket. Additional meal tickets are $15. Golf cart fees should be paid to the Rockdale Country Club. Participants must be 18 and older.