Sports

Thorndale, Milano XC runners prep for regionals on Monday

After successful showings at the District 25-2A cross country meet in Gause, Milano and Thorndale cross country runners have spent the past week preparing for the regional qualifier meet at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Lady Bulldogs win two matches, for second place in District 25-2A

Thorndale will play Milano Tuesday in an effort to retain their second place position in District 25-2A play. The Lady Bulldogs are 10-2 in district behind the undefeated Thrall Tigerettes. They played at home against the Lady Eagles Tuesday. Milano is one game behind Thorndale in the standings.

Allyson Towns

Allyson Towns had a great net game against the Lady Yoemen. JV1 won last Tuesday’s match 2-1.

Jones, Batten crowned MHS homecoming king, queen

MILANO NEWS Congratulations to Milano High School 2018 homecoming king Devonte Jones and queen Emma Batten. The two were crowed during halftime ceremonies at Friday night’s football game. (See photo, page 5A).

Determined XC runners miss regional meet by seconds

At the district 19-3A cross country meet in Cameron, many Rockdale runners came close to qualifying for the regional meet. “We have a young varsity team,” said Cheryl Darby, Rockdale ISD head cross country coach. “Cady (Barcak) did amazing for a freshman on varsity.

And the winner is...

Reporter/Wynton Thomason The Rockdale Noon Lion’s Club raised $4,000 during its 28th Annual Lions Club Scholarship Golf Tournament and helicopter golf ball drop on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Rock-dale Country Club.

Tigers overwhelm New Tech Titans

The Rockdale High School football team played a big game inside a big stadium and put up big numbers in their 70-6 defeat of Manor New Tech.

Lady Tigers try to stay in the playoff race

The Lady Tigers dropped to fifth place in District 19-3A play, after a win and loss last week. They have three more district games after Friday. The top four teams advance to the playoffs. On Friday, Rockdale beat the Franklin Lady Lions for the second time 25-14, 25-22, 25-11.

Bulldogs come up short against Holland

The Thorndale Bulldogs lost their first game of the season on the road, 21-20, to the Holland Hornets. The Hornets went as far as the regional semi-finals in 2017 and have eight defensive starters from last year’s team.