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.

Bulldogs win own tourney

The Thorndale Bulldogs won their own tournament this past weekend behind the scoring of point guard Sam Reaves. “The tournament was full of evenly talented teams,” said John Kovar, THS boy’s head basketball coach. “Every team had at least one loss and it made for great games.

Lady Bulldogs finish third in Tilden trip

Elise Biar and Savanna Taylor made the all-tournament team, and helped the Lady Bulldogs basketball team finish third at the Tilden Tournament. “It was an overnight trip,” said Bradley Dickerson, THS girl’s head basketball coach. “The girls had a great time with each other bonding.

Eagles fly into third in Bryan

The Milano Eagles finished third at the St. Joseph tournament, and leading scorer Christian Thurman was named to the all-tournament team after the Eagles’ 2-1 performance at the Bryan private school. In their first game, the Eagles defeated Magnolia’s Legacy Prep Christian Academy 73-55.

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.