SPORTS BRIEFS
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Milano, Thorndale district meet set for Monday
The Thorndale and Milano cross country teams run in their district meet on Monday, Oct. 8 in Gause.
Thu, 10/04/2018 - 00:00
Sports
RJH football teams battle Robinson
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The RJH eighth grade A team fell to Robinson 42-0 Thursday, after a series of injuries.
“Three key injuries hampered their efforts on both sides of the ball, but the Tigers continued to play hard,” Eric Willard said junior high school football coach.
Thu, 10/04/2018 - 00:00
RHS standout sets TLU team-high catches record
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Former Rockdale High School three-year letterman and all-district football player, Pearce Loth set a single-game, career best for catches record during Texas Lutheran University’s 47-14 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor on Sept. 22.
Thu, 10/04/2018 - 00:00
NEW DIGS
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NEW DIGS—The defending state champion Rockdale Tigers will suit out in a new field house Friday before tangling with Manor New Tech. The field house received a complete makeover as part of stadium renovation. It was a popular part of last week’s open house.
Thu, 10/04/2018 - 00:00
MINI CAMP
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MINI CAMP—Rockdale High School cheerleaders held a mini-camp for youngsters ages pre-K through fifth grade Thursday. Those participating will cheer on the sidelines of the new Tiger Stadium during the first quarter of the Rockdale-Jarrell game Nov. 2.
Thu, 10/04/2018 - 00:00
Tigers take on new team in new stadium
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With two state championships and nine out of the last 10 seasons in the playoffs, Tiger football has been painted as a legacy. Compare that to their first district opponent Manor New Tech, who will be playing its first ever district game on Friday, Oct. 5.
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Reporter/Cliff Dungan
Big Blue reigns
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In yet another chaotic come-from-behind victory, the Rockdale Tigers defeated the Hyde Park Panthers 41-36, during a contest that was marred by rain and game delays at the Quarries Sports Complex in Austin.
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Reporter/Cliff Dungan
Lady Tigers are 2-2 in district, Rogers is next on the schedule
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The Rockdale Lady Tigers fell on the road to the Little River-Academy Lady Bees 22-25, 13-25, 17-25 during 19-3A district play.
“There is no way to sugar coat the evening,” Rock-dale High School Head Volleyball Coach Jennifer Keen said. “We just didn’t show up to play.
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Photos by Teresa Ging
Milam County matchup
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In a near repeat of last year’s matchup, the Thorn-dale Lady Bulldogs defeated the Milano Lady Eagles 13-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-20 on Saturday at the Geneva Paceley Gym in Milano.
The two teams battled it out last year and Thorndale took the game in four sets to become co-district champions.
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Weather stops Bulldogs game
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Seconds after a 12-yard kickoff return by Dawson junior Jakoby Moore, lightning bolts within sight forced officials to cancel the contest between the Thorndale and Dawson.
The Bulldogs concluded pre-season play undefeated, with a 2-0 record.
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00