Tigers rout Cadets 14-0

Led by Chris Olvera’s six goals, the Rockdale Tigers defeated the Connally Cadets 14-0 to make their record 2-2 this season. “The kids were literally outstanding,” said Gilberto Rodriguez, Rockdale High School head soccer coach. “I mean, I honestly haven’t seen them play that well in a long time.

Brute force :

With four regional qualifiers returning, the RHS powerlifting teams prospects for taking several athletes to regionals and state in 2019 are strong. “We have a lot of athletes, who I think have a great chance of qualifying for regionals this year,” said Jacob Campsey, RHS head powerlifting coach.

Tigers fall to Troy 57-56 OT battle

The Tiger’s boys basketball team got their third District 19-3A loss at the hands of Troy freshman sensation Tyler Jarolik in an emotion-packed 57-56 overtime loss. RHS is 0-3 in district and 10-10 overall.

Lady Eagles beat Bartlett 44-38

In a non-district game during Christmas break, the Milano Lady Eagles edged former District 25-2A foe Bartlett 44-38. MHS led 11-5 after the opening quarter, but the Lassies closed in on Milano, narrowing their lead to 21-19 at halftime.

Fall sports banquet set for Monday

The Rockdale Tiger Athletic Booster Club is hosting the Fall Sport Athletic Banquet to honor participants in football, volleyball, cross country, and athletic training on Monday 6 p.m. at the K.C. Hall.

Bulldogs wear out Granger, 84-41

The Thorndale Bulldogs remain undefeated in district 25-2A with an 84-41 win over Granger on Friday. “We played okay against Granger,” said John Kovar, THS boy’s head basketball coach. “They hit some shots against us in the first half, but we kept the pressure up and we eventually wore them down.

Lady Bulldogs beat Granger by 39 points

The Thorndale Lady Bulldogs began 2019 with a 60-21 win at home over Granger. “We played really well, and did great on defense,” said Bradley Dickerson, Thorndale High School girl’s head basketball coach. “We also created a lot of turnovers that ended in points for us.

RGSL offering signup discount for early birds

Rockdale Girls Softball League sign ups are schedued for Saturday, Jan. 12 at the RGSL Softball Complex from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be an early registration discount of $10 off for registering on Saturday. For more information contact Pete Rubio III at 512-429-0186 or pete.rubio3@gmail.com.

BEST SPORTS MOMENTS OF 2018

This year in sports may not rival the uplifiting intensity of the 3A football State Championship of 2017, but it still gave this community plenty to cheer about. The Reporter is taking a look back at some of the more memorable moments on the gridiron, court and field.

Mitchell Twins are back at it

2015 Rockdale High School grad Wendell Mitchell is eight games into his junior season with the Texas A&M University basketball team. “I’m very grateful,” Chuck said. “When I played junior college basketball, it was sort of a step back from the level of competition I was used to at Baylor.