MHS softball players sign letters of intent

On Friday afternoon at the Milano High School library, MHS seniors Jenna Lewis and Laynie Bastow signed their letters of intent to play college softball. Lewis will continue her career at Kilgore College (Kilgore). Her teammate Laynie Bastow will play at Vernon College (Vernon).

Tigers sub varsity ends season as District 10-3A champions

The Rockdale High School sub varsity took the district title for the third consecutive year with its 36-36 tie against Little River-Academy on Thursday at home.

RJH teams get muddy

The RJH Tigers wrapped up their season in muddy fashion in Academy, according to Coach Eric Willard. Willard said the eighth grade A game “was all about the offense in the first half and defense the second half” in its 12-6 loss to the Bumblebees.

Game Warden Field Notes:

Drop a Pin We’ll find you Game wardens responded to a rescue call on the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area after a caller informed them he had been out scouting for ducks when his truck became stuck in rising water, on Sept. 29. He said, the water was entering the cab of his vehicle.

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.