Yoemen defense keeps Bell in Cameron, 31-3

It was the Yoemen defense that overpowered an untested offense in the 44th Battle of the Bell victory on Friday at Tiger Stadium where Yoe beat RHS 31-3. “We weren’t prepared,” said Jeff Miller, RHS football coach. “And that’s on me one hundred percent. “On defense, we played well enough.

Luna qualifies for state

Sophomore Ivanna Luna became the first Rockdale athlete since Juan Rubio in 2012 to qualify for the state cross country meet after placing seventh at the Region III meet in Huntsville on Monday. “I’m very proud of Ivanna,” said Cheryl Meuth, RISD head cross country coach.

Lady Tigers finish 6-8

Rockdale’s volleyball team played their final volleyball game of the season Tuesday evening falling to Rogers 25-21, 27-29,17-25, 19-25. The Lady Tigers ended their season just out of the playoff picture in fifth place with a record of 6-8 in District 19-3A.

Milano falls 38-14 in Marlin

MHS was unable to stop Marlin’s running game early in their 38-14 loss on Friday night. The Bulldogs outrushed Milano 332-130 with Sir Charleston Lee finishing the night with 167 yards on 22 carries and Braylen Fisher accounting for 132 yards on 14 carries.

Bulldogs move past Hearne

Thorndale toppled Hearne 63-28 on the road Friday night in what was the fight for second in District 13-2A-1 “I haven’t seen us play this well as a team all season,” said Scott Hawkins, THS head football coach and athletic director.

RJH eighth graders run past undefeated Cameron 14-7

Rockdale’s eighth grade “A” team remains undefeated this season with a 14-7 win over Cameron, a team who was also without a loss coming into Thursday’s game at Tiger Stadium. The middle schoolers took the lead early with a 30-yard touchdown run by Gerren Carter Jr.

Lady Tigers basketball gets underway

Pictured left is sophomore Karli Marburger, working on moves to the basket and right is senior Amahjanee Valdez shooting free throws during a practice in the old RHS Gymnasium on Monday. The Lady Tigers began practices last Wednesday for hoopers not already playing volleyball.

GAME STATS

YHS 31, RHS 3 YHS RHS 8 First Downs 23 70 Rushing 232 3-20 Passing 10-14 32 Passing yards 294 102 Total yards 526 1-1 Fumbles 0-0 6-36.

RJH places second at district tournament

Favorable hunting season ahead

With a variety of large and small game seasons coming up around the state, reports from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service indicate a favorable hunting season for Central Texas sportsmen. John Tomecek, Ph. D.