No. 1 on the run

THORNDALE—Should anyone need any proof of how good Thorndale really is, District 25-2A teams would be happy to testify. The No. 1 ranked Bulldogs have been ravishing league opponents by the margin of 35.5 points and are averaging 90.5 points an outing.

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Tiger fans Austin Joslin and Camden Huff look on as Jaqualyn Crawford signs their posters joining thousands of Tiger fans who showed up Saturday at Tiger Gymnasium for the meet and greet. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://www.etypeservices.

Lady Tigers vault to No. 2 ranking in 3A

HEARNE—The Rockdale Lady Tigers celebrated their ascent to the top of the polls with a 54-33 victory over Hearne Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers improved to 19-1 on the season and 3-1 in District 20-3A. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://www.etypeservices.

Harris named defensive MVP

Rockdale linebacker Jr. Harris was named the District 10-3A co-defensive player of the year as the all-district teams were announced. A total of 119 players were named to the all-district team in the seven team league. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://www.

A win for the family called Rockdale

Jeff Miller almost lost it for a split second. No, not the state championship football game. That was never going to happen Thursday. Miller’s Tigers had roared by Brock, 45-29, like a gear-jamming 18-wheeler on the Tom Landry Freeway outside Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Big Blue bashes Brock for 3A title

ARLINGTON—As the second quarter got underway in the Class 3A state championship game, Rockdale found itself behind 21-0. Yawn... For those who have spent any amount of time following the Tigers in 2017, there was no need to panic. Just another day at the office.

The biggest play of the day was not in the playbook

The most important play of Rockdale’s state championship victory over Brock Thursday afternoon wasn’t a long distance pass or run, nor even a jarring defensive stop on fourth down. It didn’t come from championship game MVP’s Torry Locklin or Jaqualyn Crawford.