VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS

Lady Bulldogs advance to second round of playoffs and Lady Eagles volleyball season comes to an end on Tuesday, page 2C.

Bell goes to Cameron

Tigers fall to versatile Yoemen, 33-14

In the sixty-fourth Battle of the Bell, the Rockdale Tigers failed to three-peat against a dominant Cameron team that was able to utilize their passing game just as well as their running game.

Lady Tigers playoff hopes blocked by Rogers Eagles

The Lady Tigers fell to Rogers 25-23, 18-25, 23-25, 19-25 finishing a disappointing fifth place in District 19-3A with a 7-8 record. “I’m disappointed,” said Jennifer Keen, Rockdale High School head volleyball coach.

Bulldogs take down Hearne Eagles 41-34

In a span of two minutes, Thorndale scored 21 points late in the fourth quarter to defeat Hearne 41-34. The Bulldogs improved to 4-1 in District 13-2A DI for second place behind Holland and Hearne dropped to 2-2 in a tie for third with Milano.

Lady Bulldogs advance to area

Thorndale is headed to the second round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, defeating the Lady Yeguas in a tiebreaker 20-25, 25-5, 25-27, 25-22, 15-1 in Giddings Tuesday evening. “It wasn’t the prettiest of wins,” said Angelene Raines, Thorndale High School head volleyball coach.

GOLF

Rockdale Country Club held its annual Club Championship Golf Tournament Oct. 13. The winners were: Super Senior Division: John Magee -156; Frank Amyx -161. Super Senior Handicap: Monroe Jungmann -144; Willis Brewer -147. Senior Division: Joe Wayne Cleveland -168. Senior Handicap: Raymon Puente -153.

Eagles passing games snags 38-13 win over Marlin

The Milano Eagle offense put up 365 yards in a 38-13 victory over the Marlin Bulldogs Friday night at Pruitt Field. “We were able to run the ball well and had some big plays in the passing game,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach.

Playoff contest ends for Eagles

The Lady Eagles dropped out of the District 2A playoffs with a loss to the Snook Blue Jays 20-25, 24-26, 20-25, on Monday evening at the Caldwell High School gym.

Tiger JV beats Cameron Yoe on final play

Tiger running back Chris Vargas scored the game-winning touchdown in Thursday night’s junior varsity game against the Cameron Yoemen in Rockdale.