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The Thorndale Bulldog offense faced off with the Ganado defense Friday night at Tiger Stadium. The Bulldogs could get little momentum going and fell, 35-14, in the Class 2A area playoff game. Reporter/Nathan Flores

The Thorndale Bulldog offense faced off with the Ganado defense Friday night at Tiger Stadium. The Bulldogs could get little momentum going and fell, 35-14, in the Class 2A area playoff game. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Bulldogs fall to No. 5 Ganado

News Staff
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:43
There will be no Milam County teams playing football after Thanksgiving this season as the Thorndale Bulldogs (8-4) fell to the Ganado Indians (11-1) in the UIL Class 2A Division I area game, 35-14, Friday night at Tiger Stadium.
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Three Lady Eagles named to Academic All-State team

News Staff
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:43
Three Milano Lady Eagle seniors were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association A c a d emic All-State team in volleyball. Named to the first team was Lesly Martinez, while Hannah Bakken and Sophie Zeig were named to the second team.

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TP&W FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:48
Granger FAIR. Water stained; 70 degrees; 0.43 feet above pool. Black bass are fair up the river and around main lake structures with worms and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on jigs fished in standing timber. White bass are slow. Blue catfish are good on jug lines baited with Zote Soap or shad.
UIL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS OF LOCAL INTEREST

UIL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS OF LOCAL INTEREST

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UIL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS OF LOCAL INTEREST

News Staff
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:48
LAST WEEK Class 3A DI Bi-District— Yoakum 66, McGregor 22; Hitchcock 20, Little River-Academy 7; Franklin 51, Hallettsville 27; Columbus 48, Troy 0. Class 3A DII Bi-District— Lexington 42, Wallis Brazos 41. Class 2A DI Bi-District— Thorndale 42, Moody 7.
Bulldogs dominate Moody

Bulldogs dominate Moody

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Bulldogs dominate Moody

News Staff
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:48
Thorndale to play in area competition against No. 5 Ganado in Rockdale TEMPLE—The Thorndale Bulldogs (8-3) overcame an early score by the Moody Bearcats (6-5) to win their UIL Class 2A Division 1 bi-district game, 42-7, Thursday night at Wildcat Stadium in Temple.
ROCKDALE TIGERS BASKETBALL

ROCKDALE TIGERS BASKETBALL

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ROCKDALE TIGERS BASKETBALL

News Staff
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:48
The Ro c kdale Tiger bask etball team tipped off the first game of the season this past Friday at Tiger Gym against the Normangee Panthers. The T iger s were in comma nd o f t he game for all four quarters—they didn’t trail the Panthers at any point during the game.

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Lady Tigers place 12 on All-District volleyball teams

Photos By Rockdale Tiger Athletics
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:48
Co-Blocker of the Year Kyndal Selgelid First Team Trinity Hurd Hannah Mckie Second Team Chloe Miles Grace Patton Honorable Mention Aaliyah Aspilaire Alli Lay Parker White Academic Bella Alexander Aaliyah Aspilaire Trinity Hurd Alli Lay Hannah Mckie Chloe Miles Jerneé Mitchell...
Not the last time

Not the last time

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Not the last time

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
The Rockdale Tigers’ fo otba l l se a son ended this past Friday with Senior DeAndre Stephens playing his last football game at Tiger Stadium. This Friday was the only game of the 2025 season that Stephens didn't get into the end zone. He still had a great game with 11 receptions for 122 yards.
Reporter/Nathan Flores Tiger players join in on the final post-game playing of the Rockdale alma mater for the 2025 season. For the Tiger seniors, it was their last time doing the alma mater as their high school careers came to an end. The Tigers finished 1-4 in district, failing to make the playoffs.

Reporter/Nathan Flores Tiger players join in on the final post-game playing of the Rockdale alma mater for the 2025 season. For the Tiger seniors, it was their last time doing the alma mater as their high school careers came to an end. The Tigers finished 1-4 in district, failing to make the playoffs.

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No. 1 Franklin steamrolls Tigers

Nathan Flores Reporter Sportswriter
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24
The Rockdale Tigers season came to an end on Friday night at Tiger Stadium with the No. 1 ranked Franklin Lions in town. The Tigers knew they had their work cut out for them, but they lost the battle, 70-18.