Sports

TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2019

News Staff

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00

With 2019 coming to a close, Milam County athletes have had many memorable moments in the past 12 months. Looking back over the year, Reporter Sports Editor Wynton Thomason compiled the top stories covered this year. Note: Stories are not ranked in any particular order.

Bulldogs face top-ranked teams in Tenaha tourney

News Staff

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00

After Christmas, Thorndale played in the Ten-aha Tournament, going 1-3 against top-ranked teams in Classes 1A through 3A. They opened against Class 1A’s 13th-ranked Lipan beating LHS 61-51 in overtime after outscoring them 10-0 in post-regulation.

Tigers struggle against stiff competition in Schulenburg

News Staff

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00

Earlier this week, the Rockdale Tigers basketball team went 0-3 in a challenging Schulenburg Tournament. In their opener on Monday, they fell behind early to Class 4A Bellville. The Brahmas led 41-26 at halftime.

Rockdale soccer encounters tough Lorena teams

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

Both Rockdale High School soccer teams struggled when they faced Lorena on the road this past Tuesday. First, a young Lady Tiger team fell 11-0 to a Lady Leopard squad that made it to the regional finals last season.

Tigers lose cat fight with Elgin

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

Although the Tigers made a comeback against Elgin toward the end of their 66-63 loss at the RHS Gymnasium Friday, coach Marcus McNeil saw it differently. “I think we still have more in us,” he said. “I don’t think we played as hard as we could have the entire game.

Lady Tigers fall to Lexington pressure

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

It was midway through the third when Lexington’s three-quarter trap became too much for Rockdale.

Signing Day: Loth commits to Texas Wesleyan University

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Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

In front of countless friends and family at the Law Offices of Carroll Glaser on Wednesday, Rockdale High School senior Ross Loth signed his letter of intent to continue his football career at Texas Wesleyan University in Ft. Worth. “The pressure’s finally off,” Loth said. “I know where I’m going.

Lady Eagles come up short against Holland, 35-31

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

Milano finished off the calendar year playing in the Somerville Tourney. As of press time, the only score made available was the Eagles’ 48-36 loss to host Somerville. LAST WEEK–The Eagles fell to Bartlett 56-19 last Monday.

Preusse named 13-2A-I O-Lineman of the Year

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

District 13-2A picks were made with 15 Thorn-dale Bulldogs and five Milano Eagles earning selections. THS senior Corbin Preusse was selected by district coaches as the Offensive Lineman of the Year.

THS beats down Sacred Heart

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

Thorndale boys went into the Christmas break with their heads up high, beating Halletsville’s Sacred Heart 59-40 on Thursday after a 16-6 run in the second gave them a comfortable lead. Three Bulldogs ended the night in double-digits with Garrett Bernstein leading the way with 13.