THS softball players are some smart cookies

The Thorndale Lady Bulldog softball team proved that they were a dominant team not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. Out of the 18 players on the roster, 13 were named to the Academic-All District Team by the Texas High School Coaches Association.

All can not be trusted

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UIL green lights summer workouts

The wait for high school sports is almost over. Starting on Monday, June 8, the UIL is allowing high schools to hold limited summer workouts. Sports have not been active since the UIL canceled all 2020 spring sports on April 17.

Hawkins gives an emotional goodbye at virtual sports banquet

Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Scott Hawkins, who will be leaving for the head coaching post at Liberty Hill, tried hard to hold back tears as he thanked the community of Thorndale for their support during the Thorndale High School virtual athletic banquet.

Softball on-again, offagain season, on again

After months of lost sport seasons, kids in Rockdale will get a chance at having the fun summer they wanted. On March 20, Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that childcare facilities, summer camps and sports leagues could reopen.

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

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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.