Davis pitches Tigers to first district victory

Rockdale’s first district victory of the season was Zac Davis’ first win of the season and both fall into the better late than never category. The Tigers finally picked up their first District 20-3A win of the season after 10 games with a 3-1 victory over Rogers Friday at Tiger Field.

No. 1 Thorndale polishes off district opposition

Now they can get serious. No. 1 Thorndale polished off the last of the district opposition and are primed for the playoffs. The top-ranked Bulldogs finish the regular season 24-3-1 and were perfect in District 27-2A at 12-0. Thorndale will play Blooming Grove in a warm-up game on Saturday at 10 a.m.

SPORTS SHORTS

Trotter attending NFL draft as guest of Irvin Rockdale’s Darien Trotter has been selected to attend the 2018 NFL draft at AT&T Stadium April 26 as a special guest of Michael Irving.

Tigers send seven to Waco

WHITNEY—The Rock-dale Tigers will send seven athletes to the Class 3A, Region III meet Friday and Saturday at Clyde Hart Stadium on the campus of Baylor University in Waco. Three Tigers will be making return trips to Hart Stadium, in Gavin Young, Dylan David and Payton Miller.

‘Ace’ Gest had a hole lot of skill off the tee box

Eds note: Billy Gest passed away April 10 at age 85. He had played golf on April 6, as he did every day. An avid golfer, here is a reprint of the story of his second hole-in-one from July 28, 2016.

Lady Tigers in playoffs for first time since 2014

It didn’t take the Rock-dale Lady Tigers very long to celebrate senior night, seeing how they possess just one in Cailey Knighton. In a fitting farewell, Knighton figured prominently in the game that propelled Rockdale to the next level.

Tigers sending 10 to area meet

DISTRICT TRACK CAMERON—There would be no defending of the district championship this time, but the Rockdale Tigers will be well represented at the area track meet anyway.

Tigers can’t hold on to early lead in loss to Yoe

CAMERON—Despite double-digit hits and another early lead, the Rockdale Tigers still were not able to secure that first district victory. A five-run sixth inning from Cameron kept the Tigers from posting their first District 20-3A victory on the year in a 12-9 loss to the Yoemen Tuesday night.

No. 1 Dawgs continue to roll thru district foes

Despite allowing seven runs in the fifthinning, Thorndale Bulldogs Varsity defeated Bartlett 10-7 on Tuesday to remain perfect in District 27-2A. The No. 1 ranked Bulldogs improved to 22-3-1 and 10-0 in league play. “We gave away too many opportunities tonight,” said Thorndale Coach Kelly Kuhl.

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