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.

Rockdale JV forces three fumbles in win over Jarrell

The JV Tiger defense took advantage of the Cougars and built a 20-0 lead in the first half of Thursday’s game that Jarrell never recovered. Rockdale defeated the Jarrell Cougars 34-12. “Our kids played hard and made plays on both sides of the ball,” said Coach David Monroe.

Teamwork gets Lady Bulldogs into 2A regional semifinals

The Thorndale Lady Bulldogs swept the Snook Lady Bluejays 25-23, 25-18, 29-27 on Tuesday night in Hearne to advance to the regional semi-finals. “Our motto was to be resilient,” said Angelene Raines, Thorndale High School head volleyball coach. “And we were just that.

All three Rockdale junior high teams take down Jarrell Cougars

The Rockdale Junior High eighth grade A team fought to beat the Jarrell Cougars 32-20 after being down 13-0 in the first quarter. The Tigers chipped away at the Cougar lead when Robert Owens scored on a 15-yard touchdown run before the end of the quarter.