Keen steps down as RHS volleyball coach

Jennifer Keen has stepped down as head coach of the Lady Tiger volleyball team after five years on the job. “I’m a single mother and my son just started playing tee-ball,” Keen said.

Rockdale 7-on-7 season ends on high note in Brock

Although Rockdale’s 7-on-7 squad missed out on a chance to play in the state tournament after going 1-2 in the Division III regional at Brock High School on Saturday, they ended the day on a high note after losing to tourney champion Decatur 40-34. “Decatur ended up winning the entire thing.

Lady Tigers seniors make 19-3A all-district teams

Nine members of the Lady Tiger softball team were named to all 19-3A teams last week. Macy Knesek was named to the first team and Autumn Montelongo, Karley Leopold and freshman Haven Jimenez were named to the second team. Honorable mentions were Andrea Salazar, Mariana Casarez and Ryleigh Eanes.

Nelson signs to golf at Howard Payne

Former Rockdale High School golfer Brady Nelson signed his letter of intent next to his mother Sherri Nelson (left) and sister Kaybee Nelson (right) to continue to his golf career at Howard Payne University in Brownwood this fall. “It’s crazy how I ended up there,” Nelson said.

Rockdale High School

Rockdale High School tennis players Reyna Gonzalez and Devon Whitsel were recognized by the Capital Area Tennis Association with most valuable player awards at its annual banquet on Monday, May 6, in Austin. The duo won their second straight state championship on Friday, May 17.

Preusse and Herzog named THS male athletes of the year

Corey Preusse and Michael Herzog were named Thorndale High School athletes of the year at the school’s banquet held last Tuesday. Preusse was an all-district tight end and All-Centex deep snapper for the Bulldogs this past fall.

Milano and Thorndale baseball players named to district teams

Nine Bulldogs and five Eagles were named to the Coaches All-District 27-2A teams Thursday. For THS, Mason Kuhl was named the co-defensive most valuable player and freshman Logan Davis was newcomer of the year.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tiger Field track closed for repairs The track at Tiger Stadium will not be available to the public from May 25 through June 4. Warranty repair work and resurfacing will take place due to excessive and heavy rain since construction.

RHS does it again!

Reyna Gonzalez and Devon Whitsel made school history becoming the first Rockdale High School tennis team to win two straight state tennis titles at the UIL Class 3A mixed doubles state championship last weekend.

RHS golfer is swinging into action

After shooting an 86 on Monday and a 74 on Tuesday at the UIL Class 3A state golf championships in Austin, Ross Loth improved his score to a 160, placing 19th of the 72 golfers. “I felt like I did great.