Sports

Combined RJH ‘B’ team loses to Bellville in Milano

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Like many football games in Texas this week, Rock-dale’s seventh and eighth grade “A” teams were forced to cancel their games due to bad weather. But Rockdale’s combined “B” teams were able to play their scheduled game against Bellville’s “B” team in Milano, losing 14-6 to the Brahmas.

SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Cheerleading camp Thursday at RHS RHS cheerleading mini-camp is scheduled for Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Cheerleaders ages pre-K through fifth grade can register when doors open at 5:30 p.m. at RHS gym. Cost for the camp is $25. Checks can be made out to the RHS Varsity Cheer.

Milano XC team runs in Salado, Brenham meets

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Milano cross country runners competed in the Salado Tenroc Cross Country Invitational last Thursday: 197. Andy Gutierrez ran the 5K in 23:01 and 103. Abby Miller ran the two mile in 16:56.

Rockdale JV D holds Panthers to six points

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
The Rockdale junior varsity defeated the Hyde Park Panthers 24-6 Thursday in Austin. The Tigers got a lot on the board fast with two Bryce Miller touchdown runs in the first quarter. The first was for 10 yards, and the second was for 12.

Texas reservoir restoration workshop set for Oct. 6-7

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
AUSTIN – Organizations interested in becoming partners on habitat restoration projects in their local lakes can pre-register for the Friends of Reservoirs 9th Annual Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership Meeting, Oct. 6-7 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens.

Bulldog XC places in race, prepares for home tourney

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
Multiple Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs placed among the top 50 in their respective races during last Thursday’s Salado Tenroc Cross Country Invitational. Thorndale runners competed against some of the most reputable cross ountry programs in Central Texas.

AUSTIN-TATEOUS

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
—RHS Golden Girls “towered” above the capital city during Big Blue’s win over Austin Hyde Park Friday. Bottom, Jennifer Garza; middle (L-R) Katia Hernandez and Talayeh Green; top, Tasha San Migel.

CHEERING FOR A CURE

News Staff
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 00:00
—Rockdale High School Varsity Cheerleaders sold gold ribbons during the recent “Gold Out” observation to raise money for childhood cancer research. The team raised $400 and donated the funds to Teaming Up For a Cure.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

News Staff
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 00:00
—RHS cheerleader toss souvenir footballs into the “home” stands Friday at Taylor’s new Memorial Field after a Tiger score. While the game was on a neutral site it was technically a home game from Rock-dale, having been scheduled as such but moved asforthe new Tiger Field isn’t quite ready.

Battle of Lexington

News Staff
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 00:00
In an electrifying fourth quarter that involved five Lexington turnovers and 22 points, the Rockdale Tigers avenged last season’s loss to the Eagles with a 29-27 victory.