JV Tigers block field goal for win

The Rockdale junior varsity football team blocked a game-winning field goal to beat the Troy Trojans 8-7 for their second victory in District 10-3A play and their first in the new Tiger Stadium on Thursday evening. The Tigers got behind early when Troy went up 7-0 in the first quarter.

RHS basketball teams gear up for season

Rockdale High School varsity basketball teams will start their the 2018-19 District 19-3A DIII season with two new faces. Meredith Caffey, the new head girls basketball coach, said the Lady Tigers held their first practice last week.

Tigers outscore Lago Vista in second half for 49-28 win

It took the Tigers an entire half to acclimate to Lago Vista’s game. When they adjusted in the second half, Rockdale took down the Vikings 49-28 in the Lago Vista High School Stadium on Friday. “We just weren’t ready to stop what they were doing.

Lady Tigers vying for spot in district race

Two victories helped in the RHS Lady Tigers, fight to stay in the District 19-3A playoff race. RHS is tied with Rogers for fourth place with its 6-6 record. On Friday, the Lady Tigers traveled to McGregor and swept the Lady Bulldogs 25-20, 25-15, 25-14 for the second time.

RHS JV battle against Vikings ends in draw

The Rockdale Tiger junior varsity’s first game at Tiger Stadium ended in a 26-26 tie to Lago Vista, after the team trailed by two touchdowns at halftime. This is the Tigers second tie of the season. The first was against Caldwell 22-22 in September.

Milam County showdown

The Thorndale Bulldogs are looking for revenge, because last year they lost their opening game 47-28 to the Eagles at Pruitt Field in Milano. This year, Thorndale will face off against the Eagles at Bulldog Stadium at 7:30 p.m., Friday.

Thorndale vs. Milano

Eagles lose homecoming in close game to Hearne

At the Milano High School homecoming, the Eagles fell to Hearne 27-21 in the final quarter of the game. “We were able to have great success for three quarters,” said Chad Lagrone, Milano High School head football coach. The beginning of the game was almost as eventful as the chaotic fourth quarter.

Milano runner Koenig wins district meet

Area runners won and placed in District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause on Monday. Milano Junior High’s Kadance Koenig won the first place medal with a time of 12:51 in the two-mile race. She beat second the second place finisher Holland’s Tessa Burton by two seconds.

Bulldogs bite Tigers in battle of Hwy 79

The Thorndale Bulldogs beat the Thrall Tigers 41-0, for the 55th win in 88 meetings against their Highway 79 rival on Friday in Thrall. The Dawgs’ running game dominated the Tiger defense with 415 yards.