Sports

King Knox of the Rockdale JV Tigers looks down field for the end zone on Thursday against the Granger Lions JV. Knox had two touchdowns— one rushing and one receiving. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

King Knox of the Rockdale JV Tigers looks down field for the end zone on Thursday against the Granger Lions JV. Knox had two touchdowns— one rushing and one receiving. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

Exclusive Subscriber Content

THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS

News Staff
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:49
With the Rockdale Tigers varsity football team having the week off, the sub varsity teams were in action last week. The JV team hosted the Granger Lions at Tiger Stadium on Thursday, with the junior high teams traveling to La Grange to take on the Leopards.
Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams (7) prepares for the snap with running back Jeremiah Butler (1) lined up in the backfield Friday night in Groesbeck Stadium. Luke Olivares (44), as well as the rest of the Rockdale line, are set to block on the play. The Tiger offense produced a total of 541 yards against the Goats, with Williams accounting for 425 through the air. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

Tiger quarterback Greyson Williams (7) prepares for the snap with running back Jeremiah Butler (1) lined up in the backfield Friday night in Groesbeck Stadium. Luke Olivares (44), as well as the rest of the Rockdale line, are set to block on the play. The Tiger offense produced a total of 541 yards against the Goats, with Williams accounting for 425 through the air. Reporter/ Nathan Flores

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Tiger offense explodes for third win

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
GROESBECK—The Rockdale Tigers got back in the win column on Friday with a big victory over the Groesbeck Goats, 54-35, at Groesbeck Stadium. The Goats struck first with a 28-yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0. The Tigers responded quickly when they drove the distance of the field.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

AREA FOOTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Thorndale 26, Hempstead 23 The Thorndale Bulldogs defeated the Hempstead Bobcats last week, 26-23. COMING UP— All District 14-2A-D1 teams have an open week this week before they begin district competition on Friday, Oct. 10. Thorndale will host the Mason Punchers at 7 p.m. Oct.
Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
High school The Rockdale Lady Tiger volleyball team had two games last week and came out with wins in both games. ROGERS— The Lady Tigers visited Rogers on Tuesday and came away victorious beating the Lady Eagles in straight sets.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

THURSDAY’S TIGERS

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Junior varsity After being down 21-0 at halftime the Rockdale Tigers JV fought back to get in the game but fell short to Groesbeck, 29-22. TOP PLAYERS— Top offensive performers were Hayze Hamrick, King Knox, Brenden Boyd and McKason Casas.
De’Andre Stephens Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

De’Andre Stephens Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

All hands on deck; Stephens sets another receiving record

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
The Rockdale Tigers had an impressive win on Friday night in Groesbeck, with a couple Tigers stepping in when needed and making an impact on the outcome of the game. Running back Kendrick Henderson had four touchdowns on the night with six carries and 47 yards rushing.
ROCKDALE CROSS COUNTRY

ROCKDALE CROSS COUNTRY

Exclusive Subscriber Content

ROCKDALE CROSS COUNTRY

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
The Rockdale High School and Junior High teams competed in the Robinson Cross Country Meet last week. The varsity boys team (at right) placed first in the meet while the varsity girls (below right) placed fifth. Results from the meet are as follows: Varsity boys 3. Jon Fuller, 4.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:52
Granger GOOD. Water stained; 82 degrees; 0.02 feet above pool. Black bass are fair up the river around timber on worms and crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows fished over structure in 4-13 feet of water. White bass are fair on slab spoons fished over humps and ridges.