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DISTRICT 11-3A DI

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

FINAL STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Franklin 7-2 5-0 Academy 6-4 4-1 McGregor 2-8 2-3 Troy 5-5 2-3 Cameron 3-7 1-4 Rockdale 4-6 1-4 Last week: Franklin 70, Rockdale 18; Little River-Academy 55, Cameron 10; McGregor 25, Troy 22. This week: Yo a k um v s .

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AREA FOOTBALL

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Thorndale 49, Holland 13 HOLLAND—The Thorndale Bulldogs (7-3, 4-1) were victorious, 49-13, Friday against the Holland Hornets (1-9, 0-5) to finish second in District 14-2A Division I. The Bulldogs were hosted by the Hornets Friday night for the final district game.

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DISTRICT 14-2A DI

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

FINAL STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Mason 7-3 5-0 Thorndale 7-3 4-1 San Saba 6-4 3-2 Johnson City 5-5 2-3 Harper 4-6 1-4 Holland 1-9 0-5 Last week: Thorndale 49, Holland 13; Mason 22, San Saba 0; Johnson City 49, Harper 26. This week: Thorndale vs.

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DISTRICT 13-2A DII

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

FINAL STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Granger 10-0 7-0 Iola 7-3 6-1 Burton 8-2 5-2 Somerville 6-4 4-3 Bartlett 4-6 3-4 Milano 2-8 2-5 McDade 0-9 0-6 Snook 0-9 0-6 Last week: All teams had an off week. Snook and McDade forfeited district games. This week: Granger vs.

Third place

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Third place

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Tiger Youth Football & Cheer concluded its season this past weekend with a thirdplace victory over Elgin Youth Football League, 20-0. The varsity youth team (above) were the lone team to advance into the playoffs this season.

THAT’S A WRAP!— Rockdale Youth Soccer Association wrapped up its season this past weekend. An endof- year party is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rockdale Youth Soccer Fields. Above, Mateo Olivares and teammates play defense during Saturday’s match in Thorndale. Photo by Esme Ruelas-Olivares

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ROCKDALE YOUTH SOCCER

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale Youth Soccer Association wrapped up its season this past weekend. An endof-year party is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rockdale Youth Soccer Fields. Above, Mateo Olivares and teammates play defense during Saturday’s match in Thorndale.

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TIGER GAME, FINAL SEASON STATISTICS

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Rockdale (4-6) Franklin (7-2) 16 First downs 21 -18 Rushing yards 355 104 Passing yards 139 186 Total yards 494 22-37-0 Passing 4-6-0 3-33 Punts-avg.

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TP&W FISHING REPORT

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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:24

Granger FAIR. Water stained; 70 degrees; 0.38 feet above pool. Black bass are fair on worms and crankbaits fished in shallow cover. Crappie are fair on jigs fished in timber from 6-13 feet deep. White bass are slow. Blue catfish are good on jug lines baited with Zote soap or shad.

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THURSDAY’S TIGERS

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Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12

Troy JV 48, Rockdale JV 6 Top offensive performers for the Tigers were Trazelle Miller, Gage Skrhak and Kort Pounders. Top performers on defense for the Tigers were Remington Sakewitz and Felix Sanchez.

Rockdale’s Kendrick Henderson (4)—pursued by Troy defenders—catches a touchdown pass from Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams on Friday night in Trojan Stadium. The Tigers lost the game, 45-26. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Troy’s dominant rushing game topples Tigers

Nathan Flores Reporter Staff Writer

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 16:12

Rockdale to host top-ranked Franklin for district finale TROY—The Rockdale Tigers hit the road on Friday night to play the Troy Trojans in Trojan Stadium. Looking to stay alive in the playoff picture, the Tigers needed a win to keep that hope alive.