Sports

Last week, Rockdale hosted the 15 and Under Softball League State Tournament at Rockdale Softball Field. Fourteen teams from around the state suited up to compete for a chance at being named champion. Tournament games were held Monday through Friday at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in a double elimination format.

Last week, 15 teams from all over Texas traveled to Franklin Communi ty Park to participate in the 12 and Under softball state tournament. Games were played Monday through Friday in a double elimination style tournament to crown a champion. Out of Rockdale, the Venom qualified as the only team to play in the tournament. After many hardfought battles throughout the week, the Venom earned a second-place finish.

When Cam Newton entered the NFL, he came in unlike any physical specimen the league had ever seen. At 6-foot-5 inches tall, 245 pounds, it appeared as if a defensive end had been placed into the position of quarterback. Newton’s combination of size, speed and power earned him the nickname Superman.