Sports

RHS JV battle against Vikings ends in draw

The Rockdale Tiger junior varsity’s first game at Tiger Stadium ended in a 26-26 tie to Lago Vista, after the team trailed by two touchdowns at halftime. This is the Tigers second tie of the season. The first was against Caldwell 22-22 in September.

Milam County showdown

The Thorndale Bulldogs are looking for revenge, because last year they lost their opening game 47-28 to the Eagles at Pruitt Field in Milano. This year, Thorndale will face off against the Eagles at Bulldog Stadium at 7:30 p.m., Friday.

Eagles lose homecoming in close game to Hearne

At the Milano High School homecoming, the Eagles fell to Hearne 27-21 in the final quarter of the game. “We were able to have great success for three quarters,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach. The beginning of the game was almost as eventful as the chaotic fourth quarter.

Milano runner Koenig wins district meet

Area runners won and placed in District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause on Monday. Milano Junior High’s Kadance Koenig won the first place medal with a time of 12:51 in the two-mile race. She beat second the second place finisher Holland’s Tessa Burton by two seconds.

Bulldogs bite Tigers in battle of Hwy 79

The Thorndale Bulldogs beat the Thrall Tigers 41-0, for the 55th win in 88 meetings against their Highway 79 rival on Friday in Thrall. The Dawgs’ running game dominated the Tiger defense with 415 yards.

Thorndale, Milano XC runners prep for regionals on Monday

After successful showings at the District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause, Milano and Thorndale cross country runners have spent the past week preparing for the regional qualifier meet at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Lady Bulldogs win two matches, for second place in District 25-2A

Thorndale will play Milano Tuesday in an effort to retain their second place position in District 25-2A play. The Lady Bulldogs are 10-2 in district behind the undefeated Thrall Tigerettes. They played at home against the Lady Eagles Tuesday. Milano is one game behind Thorndale in the standings.

Allyson Towns

Allyson Towns had a great net game against the Lady Yoemen. JV1 won last Tuesday’s match 2-1.