Sports

Rockdale soccer looking to find footing in district

News Staff

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

This past week, the Tiger soccer team was challenged in their first two district games. They kicked off 26-4A play against newcomer Austin Achieve Academy, who defeated RHS 10-1. On Friday, the Blue-and-Gold faced defending district champion Austin’s Eastside Memorial who beat them 4-0.

Bulldogs still ranked ninth in state

News Staff

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

Thorndale improved to 7-1 on Friday evening after turning an early advantage into a 44-30 road win over Holland on Friday. The Bulldogs led 12-6 at the end of the first and shot their lead up to 31-13 at halftime with another hot second quarter.

SPORTS BRIEFS

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Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

RHS powerlifting at Salado Feb. 20th Tiger and Lady Tiger powerlifting teams have much of the month of February off but return to the gym to compete on Thursday, Feb. 20, for the Salado Eagle Invitational.

RJH BASKETBALL

News Staff

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

RJH Girls Results Jan. 30 at Cameron RJH 8A 21, Cameron 12 RJH 4 5 8 4—21 Cameron 4 4 0 4—12 Points: RJH–Ciara Miles 13, Hailey Webb 4, Ashley Gonzalez-Reyes 2, Chloe Buegeler 2.

Loth finishes fifth out of 42 at season opening tourney

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Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

RHS golfers opened up the season with a two day tourney in Navasota where 2019 state qualifiers Ross Loth placed fifth out of 42 boys and Whitley Boyd placed 12th out of 32 girls. “I thought they played well,” said coach Ethan Noel.

MHS teams prepare for Hearne

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Thu, 02/06/2020 - 00:00

Both Milano teams fell to Mumford on Friday night with the Lady Eagles losing 54-23 and the Eagles falling 70-45 right after. THIS WEEK–They had Tuesday off but face Hearne at the Geneva Paceley Gym on Friday evening. Tip-off for the girls is at 6:15 p.m., with the boys at 7:30.

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Different strokes for Dev

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 00:00

What happens when your mixed doubles partner that you’ve won two state championships with graduates? For Rockdale High School senior Devon Whitsel, it means getting a chance to play singles again after all these years.

Tigers get first win in battle at Lexington

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 00:00

Tiger players and fans celebrated in the Lexington High School Gymnasium Friday evening following the Blue-and-Gold’s first district win over the Eagles, 68-64. Head coach Marcus McNeil was also excited, but was focused on moving on to the next one.

Musto qualifies for regionals

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Thu, 01/30/2020 - 00:00

Lady Tiger powerlifter Mackenzie Musto secured her third straight trip to the Region II powerlifting meet at the Elgin Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, Musto surpassed a total lifted weight of 720 pounds, which automatically qualifies any women powerlifters in the 132-pound weight class.

RHS soccer starts district

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 00:00

For the third straight match, the Lady Tigers ended the game with a score of 0-0 when they faced Mexia on Friday night. “The girls are playing hard and improving every day,” RHS coach Kaitlyn Brinkley said. “They come out every game and practice ready for whatever is thrown at them.”