Sports

Lady Dogs get past slow start

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 00:00
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

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 00:00
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

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 00:00
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

News Staff
Wed, 02/07/2018 - 12:38
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

News Staff
Wed, 02/07/2018 - 12:37
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

News Staff
Wed, 01/31/2018 - 13:53
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

News Staff
Wed, 01/31/2018 - 13:51
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.

King lost for the season, career over

News Staff
Wed, 01/24/2018 - 13:37
The Rockdale Lady Tigers’ playoff possibilities took a major hit as it was revealed that star Frances King is out for the season. King broke a small bone on the side of her left foot Jan. 12 in the Lady Tigers’ victory over Franklin.

No. 1 on the run

News Staff
Wed, 01/24/2018 - 13:35
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.

SIGN HERE

News Staff
Wed, 01/24/2018 - 13:30
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.