Valdez breaks rushing record

RHS running back Cam’ron Valdez reigns as the new rushing king after breaking the RHS all-time rushing record on Friday against McGregor. “It’s an amazing feeling to see your name on paper because nobody can ever take that away from you,” Valdez said. “It means everything.

Battle of the Bell preview

The game we’ve all been waiting for is almost here. The Tigers will face the Cameron Yoemen in the “Battle of the Bell.” The RHS-Cameron rivalry dates back to 1954 and the winner obtains bragging rights until next season.

Lady Tigers have an even week in vollyball matchups

The RHS volleyball team continues to impress as Rockdale split two matches over the past week. The Lady Tigers traveled to Rogers on Friday to face off against the Lady Eagles. The girls lost the match in three sets 10-25, 16-25 and 18-25.

JV Gold remains undefeated, JV Blue gets first win of season

The RHS JV Gold team continued their dominant season defeating the division foe McGregor Bulldogs 31-0. With the win, the young Tigers are now 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in district play. The Tigers got off to a fast start on defense with Carson Eoff recovering a fumble.

Thorndale destroy Moody, 44-16, in district opener

The Bulldogs began district play with a statement as they dismantled the Moody Bearcats 44-16. The Bulldogs are now 3-1 on the season. “Overall I was pretty pleased with our play,” THS Head Coach John Kovar said.

Lady Eagles win one, lose one

The MHS netters are now 6-6 on the season after splitting their two matches over the weekend. On Saturday, the Lady Eagles traveled to Rosebud-Lott for a matchup against the Lady Cougars.

RHS Cross Country boys win second meet in a row, girls place fifth

The RHS Boys Cross Country team is on fire after winning their second meet in a row at the Cameron Invitational Meet on Saturday. The girls’ team placed fifth and had three runners finish in the top 25 spots.

RJH prevails against Bulldogs, 14-0

RJH Tigers earned their first win of the season after defeating the McGregor Junior High Bulldogs 14-0. The Tigers are now 1-1 on the season. Defense prevailed in the first half as neither team scored any points. The Tiger defense played so well that they didn’t give up a single yard in the half.

SPORTS BRIEFS

LEECH—1979 RHS graduate and former football player Mike Leech has been diagnosed with colon cancer. A GoFundMe page has been created to cover his medical expenses. MILANO FOOTBALL—Last Friday’s game against Somerville was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Let’s CRUSH childhood cancer

Friday was the sixth annual Gold Out Game at Tiger Stadium. The event is a fund raiser, and promotes public awareness, to combat childhood cancer. Gold T-shirts were worn, both from previous Gold Outs and new this year.