Sports

Jones, Batten crowned MHS homecoming king, queen

MILANO NEWS Congratulations to Milano High School 2018 homecoming king Devonte Jones and queen Emma Batten. The two were crowed during halftime ceremonies at Friday night’s football game. (See photo, page 5A).

Determined XC runners miss regional meet by seconds

At the district 19-3A cross country meet in Cameron, many Rockdale runners came close to qualifying for the regional meet. “We have a young varsity team,” said Cheryl Darby, Rockdale ISD head cross country coach. “Cady (Barcak) did amazing for a freshman on varsity.

And the winner is...

Reporter/Wynton Thomason The Rockdale Noon Lion’s Club raised $4,000 during its 28th Annual Lions Club Scholarship Golf Tournament and helicopter golf ball drop on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Rock-dale Country Club.

Tigers overwhelm New Tech Titans

The Rockdale High School football team played a big game inside a big stadium and put up big numbers in their 70-6 defeat of Manor New Tech.

Lady Tigers try to stay in the playoff race

The Lady Tigers dropped to fifth place in District 19-3A play, after a win and loss last week. They have three more district games after Friday. The top four teams advance to the playoffs. On Friday, Rockdale beat the Franklin Lady Lions for the second time 25-14, 25-22, 25-11.

Bulldogs come up short against Holland

The Thorndale Bulldogs lost their first game of the season on the road, 21-20, to the Holland Hornets. The Hornets went as far as the regional semi-finals in 2017 and have eight defensive starters from last year’s team.

Milano gears up for Hearne

The Milano Eagles took their open week to get back to fundamentals. “During the bye week, we worked on taking care of the basic things,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach. “We also worked on our conditioning.

True grit

Photo by Michelle Barcak Sophomore Isaac Fuentes will be back to run for the RHS Tigers in 2019. He finished nineteen in the District 19-3A tournament in Cameron on Monday.

Milano falls to Thrall, sweeps Buckholts

VOLLEYBALL Milano’s loss to undefeated Thrall on Saturday dropped them down to third place in District 25-2A standings, behind Thorndale.

Lady Bulldogs are in second place in district play

The Thorndale Lady Bulldogs shutout the Bartlett Lassies and lost to the Tigerettes for the second time this season giving them the second place spot in District 25-2A, behind an undefeated Thrall team. Thorndale beat Bartlett at home Saturday, 25-13, 25-14, 25-13.