In a town, where football rules, Iruegas and company work toward a new tradition

After an entire school year of learning the basics of soccer at the club level, the Rockdale Tiger and Lady Tiger soccer teams, now in their fourth week of practices, are ready for their first ever University Interscholastic League 26-4A season.

Tigers fall to Bulldogs, beat Eagles

The Rockdale Tigers lost 66-36 to Thorndale in their final game of pre-district play. “We played hard,” said Sean Coleman, Rockdale High School boy’s head basketball coach. “But that was not enough. “We still have not put a full game together when it comes to executing a game plan,” he said.

Lady Eagles mark first district win

The Lady Eagles got their first district 25-2A win on Friday against the Holland Lady Hornets 46-36. The contest was close early on with Milano, 1-1 in district and 6-12 overall, leading 19-16 at the end of the first quarter.

Lady Bulldogs blast St. Andrews 47-14

The Thorndale Lady Bulldogs improved their overall record to 12-2 with a 47-14 non-district win over Austin-St. Andrew’s on Friday evening. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Elise Biar with 19 points, and Maddie Smith with nine.

Highway 79 battle goes to Bulldogs

The Thorndale Bulldogs defeated the Rock-dale Tigers 66-36 in their final pre-district game on Friday. “I thought we played hard,” said John Kovar, THS boy’s head basketball coach. “We moved around on defense really well.” The Bulldogs took over in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 30-9.

BASKETBALL SCORES

Rockdale Junior High Boys Dec. 17 at McGregor McGregor 24, RJH 8A 23 RJH 1 7 9 6—23 MJH 5 2 11 6—24 Points: RJH – Braden Thomas 9, Lane Rickman 6, Cade Pantaleon 5, Robert Owens 3.

Game Warden Field Notes: Technology aids officers

The following items were compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports: Snapchatted Henderson County game wardens followed up on a tip regarding a Snapchat posting of a white-tailed doe on Nov. 3.

Tigers go 3-2 at Taylor Tourney

In their final tournament of pre-district play, the Rockdale Tiger basketball team placed third in their 3-2 performance at Taylor Duck Tournament last Thursday through Saturday.

Lady Tigers take fourth in Snook

The Lady Tigers closed pre-district play on Saturday at the Snook Tournament, finishing fourth with a 2-3 record. “We were a little beat up by the third day,” said Meredith Caffey, Rockdale High School girl’s head basketball coach.

RHS tracksters hope to soar to new heights this season

The Rockdale High School track and field teams began their third week of practice on Monday after school at the new Tiger Stadium. “In my nine years of coaching, this is the most excited I’ve ever been,” said Lewis Edmonson, RHS head boy’s track coach.