Sports

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.

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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.

Tiger JV gets first win

Rockdale’s junior varsity football squad got their first win this past Thursday with a 38-6 win over Lexington. The Eagles took an early 6-0 lead toward the end of the first with a three-yard touchdown run and a failed conversion.

Tigers edge past Caldwell 44-3 6

100 TH CAREER WIN AT ROCKDALE Jeff Miller In his 100th win as Rock-dale’s head coach, Jeff Miller breathed a sigh of relief as his young Tiger team held off the Caldzell Kornets on their-final 13-play drive and got possession of the ball to win the game 44-36. “ I certainly wish we would’ve played...

Lady Tigers fall to more experienced THS team

Rockdale fell in three sets to Milam County neighbor Thorndale in what was a close 26-24, 25-21, 25-11 game. “ I was happy with how we fought in the first two games,” said Kelsey Hudson, RHS head volleyball coach. “ But I felt like we could’ve played a lot better in the third.”

Eagles fall late in Burton 28-7

Milano came up short in the second half to a highly-touted Burton team in a 28-7 loss on the road Friday night. “ We didn’t capitalize on opportunities later in the game,” said Chad Lagrone, MHS head football coach. “ But we did well early on.”

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High School Friday, Sept. 6: Thorndale def. Rockdale 26-24, 25-21, 25-11; Milano def. Moody 25-12, 25-20, 25-22. Tuesday, Sept. 3: Thorndale def. Cameron 25-11, 25-11, 25-20. Milano def.