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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
Granger GOOD. Water stained; 82 degrees; 0.15 feet above pool. Black bass are good in shallow main lake cover and up river around cover. Crappie are very good on jigs and minnows fished in 4-16 feet of water around cover. White bass are fair on spoons. Blue catfish are fair on jug lines.
Rockdale Lady Tiger Alli Lay returns a serve on Tuesday at Tiger Gym. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Rockdale Lady Tiger Alli Lay returns a serve on Tuesday at Tiger Gym. Reporter/Nathan Flores

ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

News Staff
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball teams were in action this past week, hosting Franklin on Tuesday and hosting Lexington on Friday. Franklin The Lady Tigers JV won their match against Franklin, while the varsity fell to the Lady Lions.
King Knox of the Rockdale JV Tigers looks down field for the end zone on Thursday against the Granger Lions JV. Knox had two touchdowns— one rushing and one receiving. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

King Knox of the Rockdale JV Tigers looks down field for the end zone on Thursday against the Granger Lions JV. Knox had two touchdowns— one rushing and one receiving. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS

News Staff
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
With the Rockdale Tigers varsity football team having the week off, the sub varsity teams were in action last week. The JV team hosted the Granger Lions at Tiger Stadium on Thursday, with the junior high teams traveling to La Grange to take on the Leopards.
Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams (7) prepares for the snap with running back Jeremiah Butler (1) lined up in the backfield Friday night in Groesbeck Stadium. Luke Olivares (44), as well as the rest of the Rockdale line, are set to block on the play. The Tiger offense produced a total of 541 yards against the Goats, with Williams accounting for 425 through the air. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams (7) prepares for the snap with running back Jeremiah Butler (1) lined up in the backfield Friday night in Groesbeck Stadium. Luke Olivares (44), as well as the rest of the Rockdale line, are set to block on the play. The Tiger offense produced a total of 541 yards against the Goats, with Williams accounting for 425 through the air. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

Tiger offense explodes for third win

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
GROESBECK—The Rockdale Tigers got back in the win column on Friday with a big victory over the Groesbeck Goats, 54-35, at Groesbeck Stadium. The Goats struck first with a 28-yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0. The Tigers responded quickly when they drove the distance of the field.

AREA FOOTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Thorndale 26, Hempstead 23 The Thorndale Bulldogs defeated the Hempstead Bobcats last week, 26-23. COMING UP— All District 14-2A-D1 teams have an open week this week before they begin district competition on Friday, Oct. 10. Thorndale will host the Mason Punchers at 7 p.m. Oct.
Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
High school The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball team had two games last week and came out with wins in both games. ROGERS— The Lady Tigers visited Rogers on Tuesday and came away victorious beating the Lady Eagles in straight sets.

THURSDAY’S TIGERS

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Junior varsity After being down 21-0 at halftime the Rockdale Tigers JV fought back to get in the game but fell short to Groesbeck, 29-22. TOP PLAYERS— Top offensive performers were Hayze Hamrick, King Knox, Brenden Boyd and McKason Casas.