RJH’s cross country boys place second, girls place third at Caldwell

The RJH boys’ cross-country team had a great showing on Saturday placing second at the Cameron Invitational Meet. The girls’ team placed third and had three runners finish in the top 25 spots.

SPORTS BRIEFS

7TH GRADE A TEAM—T he Rockd a le Junior High 7th Grade A Team defeated the Cameron Yoemen 8-7 on Thursday. De’andre Nunn connected with Brody Willard on a 60-yard touchdown pass for the only score of the game. Willard converted the two-point conversion.

My first ‘Battle of the Bell’ contest

Ever since I moved to Rockdale, everyone has spoken with me about the rivalry between Cameron and Rockdale. My coworkers and residents around town would tell me how big of a deal it was and how much the game meant to both towns.

Clang, clang: It’s Tigers in a rout to grab the bell

After three years of heartbreak, the bell returned home to Rockdale. The Tigers demolished the rival Cameron Yoemen 42-9. The Tigers are now 3-3 on the season. “We came out firing on all cylinders, ” RHS Head Coach Jacob Campsey said. “We showed great intensity and teamwork.

Valdez breaks scoring mark

RHS running back Cam’ron Valdez has cemented himself as one of the greatest Rockdale football players of all time. One week after breaking the alltime rushing record, Valdez now reigns as the touchdown king after breaking the all-time touchdown record on Friday against Cameron.

RHS-Caldwell preview

As district play continues, this week’s matchup between the Rockdale Tigers and the 2-3 Caldwell Hornets will be pivotal. With six of the seven teams in the 11-3A district having one district loss, a win for both teams would put them in great position in the standings.

Hernandez

Mary C. Hernandez, 90, of Cameron died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 28, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Calvin Johnson officiating. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale.

Kruse

BRYAN—Lillian A. Kruse, 96, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were held Monday, Sept. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Play time is over

We have all heard the phrase “confidence is key.” Whether it’s playing sports, getting a promotion at work, or even asking someone out on a date, you have to possess the confidence and mindset that you can accomplish anything.

‘Dogs bite Tigers in district opener

The Tigers’ quest to the playoffs began Friday as they faced off against their first district opponent, the McGregor Bulldogs. After being down by as many as 28 points, their valiant comeback fell short as they lost the contest 49-40. The Tigers are now 2-3 on the season.