Nine semifinalists in head coach hunt

Rockdale ISD trustees continue to narrow their search to replace the winningest head football coach in Rockdale history. Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo said the search to find a replacement for Jeff Miller has winnowed 19 candidates to 9 and will be cut to three for in-person interviews.

EASY WINS

Devon Whitsel beats the competition in Cameron on Friday, March 6. He made quick work of two opponents from Lexington and Caldwell early Friday morning winning both matches 8-0. In the finals, he beat Bradon Brasher of Cameron 6-2, 6-1. All UIL tennis matches have been postponed until March 26.

Tigers get in three games before tournament called

The final day of the Rockdale/Thorndale Baseball Tournament was canceled last weekend but not before the Tigers got three games in tournament play.

Cagers named to all-district

Two RHS players were given first and second 19-3A All-District basketball honors. Junior power forward Anthony Dansby was named First Team All-District. He averaged 6.2 points for the season and was a monster on defense for the Tigers.

Bulldogs go 1-3 in home tournament

Thorndale boys’ baseball team managed to play four games last week before the cancellation of their tournament. Ty Kovar was the offensive standout throughout the tournament. He racked up three runs, hits and RBIs throughout the tournament.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Girls, boys changes to powerlifting sked The Texas High School Powerlifting Association rescheduled its Region 2 Division 3 Regional Championship at West High School for April 4. “Both boys and girls powerlifting seasons have been postponed to a later date,” said Coach Jacob Campsey.

Lone Star State love stories

The power of love After the death of a Falls County Sheriffs Deputy in the line of duty in 2019, a Falls County game warden planned a hunting trip to give members of the sheriff’s office a break from the tragic event.

Lady Tigers softball team goes 4-1 in Taylor Tourney

Lady Tigers started the Taylor tournament with a bang last Thursday beating Gateway Christian 6-3, then losing to host Taylor 13-1. They ended the tournament on Saturday with a 4-1 record.

Lady Tigers make history at regional powerlifting meet

Rockdale took five girls to this year’s Regional 2 Division 3 Regional Championship at Academy High School last Saturday. It as the largest group in the school’s history. “This group bought into the weight room and into being great teammates,” Coach Jacob Campsey said.

Relay teams get ‘Happy’ outcomes

RHS varsity boys relay teams put their dominance on full display sweeping the Happy Shrabanek Relays at Caldwell High School last Friday.