Baby, what a big surprise!

Before Friday evening’s game against Jarrell, Rockdale High School head football coach and athletic director Jeff Miller choked back tears. In fact, many members of the Tiger football team did.

Tigers face Academy in final district game

After a 56-17 win over the Jarrell Cougars, the Tigers look to beat Little River-Academy in their final district game. “They’re pretty balanced,” said Jeff Miller, Rockdale High School head football coach and athletic director. “Academy’s gone to a different offense to what they’ve done in the past.

Tigers roll over Jarrell Cougars in Tiger Stadium

Three hours after Tigers football players watched their head coach inducted into the Rockdale Athletic Hall of Honor they walked into Tiger Stadium and thrashed the Jarrell Cougars 56-17. “I’m really pleased with the way we came out.

Lady Tigers start 2018-19 season off in Giddings

RHS Girls’ Basketball The Rockdale Lady Tigers basketball team played the first game of the 2018-19 season under new head coach Meredith Caffey on Tuesday night against the Giddings Lady Buffaloes. The game was played after press time. “I’m excited with this group,” said Caffey.

Funburg dominates, Eagles fly right over Rosebud-Lott, 35-28

Quarterback Kathen Fun-burg’s four scoring passes, one touchdown and 12 tackles helped the Eagles defeat Rosebud-Lott 35-28 to clinch a spot in the 2018 2A UIL state playoffs. “We had some big plays early in the game,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach.

2018 AREA BASKETBALL SCHEDULES

MHS Boys DATE OPPONENT Nov. 13 TBA Nov. 17 at North Zulch Nov. 20 at Rosebud-Lott Nov. 27 at Somerville Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Lexington Tournament Dec. 4 St. Joseph Dec. 6-8 at St. Joseph Tournament Dec. 11 at Rockdale Dec. 14 Lexington Dec. 18 Granger* Dec. 21 at Mumford* Dec.

Second fastest in the state

Milano High School senior Parker Jones placed second at the UIL 2A State Cross Country Championship in Round Rock on Saturday. Jones ran a time of 15:29.58 in the 5,000 meter, four seconds behind winner Steven Quintanilla of Sundown.

Dawgfight in Thorndale

A well-rested Thorndale squad takes on a Marlin team that is coming off a 59-7 loss to Hearne last Friday. Kickoff for the game at Bulldog Stadium is at 7:30 p.m.

FISHING REPORT

Granger Lake – Water murky; 75–79 degrees; 7.22’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. Oct. 31. Belton Lake – Water murky; 70–74 degrees; 14.72’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Rare golfing feat Richard Towns of Rock-dale accomplished a rare golfing feat at the Rock-dale Country Club on Sunday, Oct. 28. The 67 year-old Towns shot a five under par 67. His personal best is a 65, which he shot in 1997.