Player of the year a unique distinction

With Torry Locklin’s recent coronation as the Class 3A player of the year, it set wheels in motion. Locklin is the first Rockdale player to be named the player of the year.

Tigers close out season

The Rockdale Tigers split their final two games in district play, but it wasn’t enough to get them in the playoffs. Coming off a victory over Rogers, the Tigers fell to Academy Tuesday night on the road 53-44. The Tigers end the season at 11-19 overall and 5-9 in District 10-3A and in sixth place.

Lady Dogs get past slow start

GIDDINGS—It’s not often that a team that misfires on 45 shots has a chance to actually win the game they are competing in. Luckily for the Thorndale Lady Dogs, their defense made up for any offensive deficiencies. The No.

Lady Eagles bow out in first round

GIDDINGS—Milano had trouble finding its range all evening and could not overcome its shooting woes and that can be problematic, especially in a playoff atmosphere where it’s one-and-done.

No. 1 Thorndale gears up for state tournament run

AREA HOOPS Thorndale wrapped up its perfect district championship ledger with a couple of fairly close wins. The No. 1 ranked Bulldogs disposed of Holland 55- 0 on Tuesday after a 55- 2 win over Mumford on Friday.

Area athletes sign on the dotted line

There was a fl urry of activity for area athletes on national signing day Wednesday. Of course, Rockdale star Jaqualyn Crawford is already enrolled at Oklahoma. Torry Locklin will join Crawford in the Big 12 as a member of the Kansas Jayhawks.

Lady Tigers come up short

For any shot at securing a playoff position, the Rockdale Tigers pretty much had to win out to pull it off and it started in hostile territory against old rival Cameron Tuesday night. The Tigers’ playoff options took a big hit Tuesday night with a 64-54 loss to the Yoemen.

Tigers no longer on Duck schedule

So much for tradition. Taylor coach Rusty Purser has informed Rockdale Coach Jeff Miller that the Ducks are no longer interested in facing the Tigers on the football field. With the University Interscholastic League’s bi-annual realignment on the schedule for Feb.

Tigers holding onto hoop hopes

As the second half of league play hits the midway point, the Rockdale Tigers are running out of time if they hope to secure a state playoff spot. The Tigers were tripped up by Franklin 66-52 Tuesday night on the road to slip to 9-17 overall and 3-7 in District 20-3A.