SPORTS BRIEFS

Tiger boys XC finish fifth in McGregor Rockdale’s boys cross country team placed fifth in McGregor with junior Albert Silva and sophomore Seth Davis both runnning the race in 19:08.4. Silva was 22nd beating Davis, who was 23rd out of 120 runners. Other Tigers running were: 32.

Tigers come out fast, strong for third win

In an explosive, highly-energized first half, Cam’Ron Valdez and Kesean Raven accumulated more than 300 yards worth of touchdowns during the Tigers 45-13 win in Lexington on Friday. “We started fast on offense,” said Jeff Miller, Rockdale High School football coach and athletic director.

Eagles block Lady Tigers

In their first District 19-3A contest, the Lady Tigers came up short to neighbor Lexington in a 21-25, 22-25, 22-25 match at the RHS gymnasium on Friday. “I’m proud of the fight we had,” said Kelsey Hudson, Rockdale volleyball coach.

Piece of history returns home

More than 15 years ago, thieves stole Hank Lay-well’s football state championship ring out of his car while he was in Hillsboro.

Eagles fall to Bremond 44-6

Milano fell to 0-3 for the season on Friday night to another top-ranked team after falling victim to undefeated Bremond and their dual-threat offense that had 217 passing yards and 228 yards on the ground.

THS comes out on top against Thrall in tense rivalry match

In their second straight match against a ranked opponent, Thorndale defeated Thrall for the second time this season in four sets 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, 25-23. “Thrall is always a hard game to win,” said Angel Raines, Lady Bulldog head volleyball coach. “So I was pleased with the W.

During halftime

Photo by Teresa Ging of the Bulldogs’ 69-0 win over Axtell this past Friday night, Thorndale High School named Jacob Barron as homecoming king and Allison Albert as the queen. Both seniors won their crowns over four of their respective classmates

THS beats Axtell 69-0 at homecoming game

For the second time in three games, the Thorn-dale Bulldogs beat an opponent by more than 50 points defeating Axtell 69-0 at Friday’s homecoming game at Bulldog Stadium. THS built an early lead in the first quarter with a six-yard TD run by Cain Brymer, his fourth of the season.

Milano Lady Eagles begin District 25-2A play 2-0

After defeating Buckholts 25-8, 25-5, 25-11 in the Geneva Paceley Gym on Saturday afternoon, Milano finishes their first week of District 25-2A play with a 2-0 record. The match was the third time the Lady Eagles had defeated the Lady Badgers this season. MHS beat them first on Thursday, Aug.

AREA VOLLEYBALL

High School Saturday, Sept. 14: Milano def. Buckholts 25-8, 25-5, 25-11; Thorn-dale def. Thrall 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, 25-23. Friday, Sept. 13:. Lexington def. Rockdale 21-25, 22-25, 22-25. Tuesday, Sept. 10: Rockdale def. Moody 25-18, 25-23, 25-21; Milano def.