Rockdale powerlifters head to regional meets

The Rockdale powerlifting team will be sending seven lifters to the regional meet. Girls Autumn Montelongo, Mackenzie Musto, Carlee Morgan, Whitley Boyd and boys Jeovanny Navarro, Nathan Jeter and Wyatt Chambers are representing the Tigers.

Tiger standout Leon Wenzel dead at 73

An all-around athlete known for his pitching prowess, Leon Wenzel has passed away at age 73. A 1962 RHS graduate, Wenzel earned 11 letters in baseball, basketball, football and track.

Rule changes needed to keep sports fresh

Whenever someone talks about changing the rules in a professional sport, I am always reminded of James Naismith’s 13 original rules of basketball. Here’s just a couple of examples from the 1891 journal. There was a jump ball after every basket.

Lady Tigers aiming for return to playoff party

2018 SOFTBALL PREVIEW The Rockdale Lady Tigers may be a young squad with just one senior on the roster, but said youngsters have plenty of experience under their belts. Erin Palmer returns for her third season trying to steer the Lady Tigers into the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Lady Dogs run out of gas in quarterfinals

LAMPASAS—Playing three games in a week is a daunting task under any circumstances, but in a playoff setting against superior opponents, is on a whole different level. Fatigue may factor in. Participating in their third playoff game in the past seven days, the No.

No. 1 Step

HEARNE—Tuesday night’s runaway victory over Normangee was simply a means to an end for the Thorndale Bulldogs. The No. 1 ranked Bulldogs took the first step in their quest to return to the state tournament for the third consecutive season by sprinting past Normangee, 69-41, Tuesday evening.

Lady Dogs take first at Lexington tournament

AREA SOFTBALL LEXINGTON—The No. 1 Thorndale Lady Dogs jump started their season by blasting host Lexington in its own tournament in the championship game, 19-7.

Tigers dominate TSWA All-State

The Rockdale Tigers laid claim to being the best team in Class 3A with a state championship. Now, the players who led them to the summit are being rewarded. No less than six Tigers were named to the 67th Texas Sportswriters Association Class 3A All-State team.

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.