Sports

No. 1 Lady Dogs close out perfect district sked

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Thu, 04/19/2018 - 00:00
The No. 1 ranked Thorn-dale Lady Dogs rolled over Holland 13-1 Tuesday night to officially seal up the district championship The Lady Dogs head into the post season with a 22-1-1 overall record after a 14-0 mark in District 27-2A.

Mitchell chooses to become an Aggie

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
Wendell Mitchell says Gig ‘em. The former Rock-dale star sifted through a large number of offers and decided to stay close to home and play for Texas A&M. Mitchell made the announcement via social media, simply saying “Gig’em, I’m backkkk!

Tiger netters sending four to regional tourney

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
DISTRICT TENNIS, GOLF FRANKLIN—Rockdale has a long-standing tradition in the mixed doubles division so there was much pressure on this year’s duo Devon Whitsel and Reyna Gonzalez. They held up their end.
Reporter/Bill Martin

Reporter/Bill Martin

Nine is just fine

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
TEMPLE—In our current golf season, call them the Masters of district golf. The Rockdale boys made it nine straight when it comes to district golf championships, outdistancing Cameron and led wire-to-wire.
Reporter/ Bill Martin

Reporter/ Bill Martin

Lady Tigers take a hit in district in loss to Lions

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
FRANKLIN—The Rockdale Lady Tigers playoff hopes took a hit Tuesday night in a 4-3 loss to Franklin, a team below them in the league standings. The Lady Tigers stand 13-11 overall and 6-5 in District 20-3A and in the fourth and final playoff spot.
Reporter/Teresa Ging

Reporter/Teresa Ging

No. 1 Bulldogs continue to roll up district foes

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
The Thorndale Bulldogs continued to prove why they are the No. 1 team in the state with a couple of double-digit wins in district play. The No. 1 Bulldogs are 20-3-1 on the season and improved to 12-0 in league play.
Reporter/Teresa Ging

Reporter/Teresa Ging

No. 1 Lady Dogs remain perfect

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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 00:00
The No. 1 Thorndale Lady Dogs celebrated senior night in a big way by thrashing Thrall 15-0. The Lady Dogs have an overall record of 20-1-1 and are 12-0 in district. The Lady Dogs close out the season traveling to Bartlett on Friday and Holland on Tuesday.

Me, a rodeo writer? You bet yer boots

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Thu, 04/05/2018 - 00:00
Had you told anyone I grew up with, that sometime in the future I would have any knowledge whatsoever of the sport of rodeo, they would have asked for an immediate drug test. But as unbelievable as it sounds—I must admit—I do. I was a rodeo beat writer for fi ve years.

Tigers remain winless in district standings

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Thu, 04/05/2018 - 00:00
Despite their best efforts, the Rockdale Tigers still have not been able to secure that first district victory. The Tigers (4-10 overall, 0-7 in District 20-3A) dropped a pair of league contests to Jarrell, 10-4 and Academy, 13-4.
Reporter/Bill Martin

Reporter/Bill Martin

Tigers sit at top of leader board

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Thu, 04/05/2018 - 00:00
DISTRICT GOLF COLLEGE STATION–The Rockdale golf rosters are filled with experienced ball strikers so it should come as no surprise to find them atop the leader board.