THS baseball team gears up for district

Thorndale amassed a 1-2 record at the Brentwood Christian Tournament in Austin last weekend. Last Saturday the Bulldogs dispatched Austin Royals Home School 7-1. Corbin Preusse, who was the winning pitcher and pitched six innings, allowed four hits and one run. He struck out six six and walked zero.

Boys’ relay team clocks second best time in state

Rockdale’s 4x100-meter relay team showed the hometown crowd why they have the second best time in the state, winning their race one second before East View’s crew last Friday at the Rockdale Relays.

Lady Tigers off to hot start

Despite their 6-5 loss to district rival Cameron on Monday night, the Lady Tigers are still riding high from their Jarrell Tournament win last weekend. Last Monday’s District 19-3A opener, the Rockdale Lady Tigers lost to C.H. Yoe. Brande Breithaupt took the loss for the Lady Tigers.

Golfers hitting their benchmarks

Salado’s Mill Creek Golf Course was a good benchmark to test where the RHS boys’ golf team stood in District 19-3A, according to Coach Ethan Noel.

Tigers showcase bats, gloves, speed at home

The Rockdale Tigers racked up 12 hits in the doubleheader the team hosted against Milano last Saturday. In the first game, the Tigers were able to claim the victory with a score of 12-4.

ROCKDALE RELAYS HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

Feb. 28 Varsity Boys Team—1. Eastview 109 points; 2. Elgin 98; 3. Smithville 97.5; 4. Taylor 87; 5. Hempstead 56; 6. Brentwood Christian 47; 7. Cameron 39; 8. Rockdale 36.5; 9. Thorndale 23; 10. Caldwell 20; 11. Academy, East View 2, Gateway, Lexington, Manor New Tech. 100M—1.

ROCKDALE RELAYS JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS

Feb. 27 8th grade boys Team—1. Rockdale 143; 2. Academy 121; 3. Cameron 90; 4. Navasota 89; 5. Giddings 53; 6. Smithville 51; 7. Lexington 39; 8. Caldwell 34. Long Jump—5. Cruz San Migel 18-3 ¼; Carson Eoff; Wyatt Windham. Shot Put—2. Mason Willard 35-6; Sergio Ibarra. Discus—5.

Bulldogs season ends in area playoff game

The Thorndale Bulldogs lost last Friday’s second-round playoff game to La Pryor 66-54. The Bulldogs fought until the end, but could not overcome their struggles shooting the ball. “Even though we did not shoot well, we battled the entire time,” said Coach John Kovar.

MILANO SIGNING

Reporter/Mike Brown MILANO SIGNING—Milano High School senior Nate Gray signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Clarendon College last Wednesday in a ceremony in the MHS Library. Above, Gray signs as he parents, Frank and Karen look on. Nate Gray is a left-handed pitcher.

Six Thorndale powerlifters head to regionals

Saturday five members of the Thorndale High School girls powerlifting team will travel to Academy High School for the Region 2 Regional Powerlifting Meet.