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Rockdale’s defense—(L-R) Brody Willard (6), Wilmer Sorto (0), Michael Calderon (62) and Abel Castillo (60)—lining up against the McGregor Bulldogs Friday night in Tiger Stadium. Reporter/Nathan

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Tigers win thriller against McGregor

Nathan Flores Reporter Staff Writer

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

Rockdale, 1-1 in district, set to face Yoe, 0-2, in Battle of the Bell The Rockdale Tigers (4-3, 1-1) were able to get their first district win of the season in exciting fashion, 36-35, against the McGregor Bulldogs (1-6, 1-1) Friday night in Tiger Stadium.

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AREA FOOTBALL

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

Thorndale 28, San Saba 24 SAN SABA—The Thorndale Bulldogs (4-3, 1-1) pulled out a close district win Friday, 28-24, against the San Saba Armadillos (4-3, 1-1) at Rogan Field in San Saba.

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THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS

Mcgregor Jv 28, Rockdale Jv 6

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:01

The Rockdale Tigers JV football team traveled to McGregor to take on the Bulldogs last week. The Tigers fell to the Bulldogs by the score of 28-6. King Knox scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter for the Tigers lone score.

Tiger receiver De’Andre Stephens (10) splits two Bumblebee defenders on his way to a touchdown on Friday night against Little River-Academy in John Glover Stadium. Rockdale lost to Academy, 55-21, dropping their first district game. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Bumblebees overwhelm Tigers

Nathan Flores Reporter Sportswriter

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Rockdale loses eighth district game in a row, dating back to 2023 ACADEMY—The Rockdale Tigers (3-3, 1-0) district football season got under way on Friday at John Glover Stadium in Academy with Rockdale coming up on the losing end, 55-21. The Tigers had their hands full with Bumblebees.

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AREA FOOTBALL

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Mason 18, Thorndale 0 The Thorndale Bulldogs (2-3, 0-1) were shut out last week by the Mason Punchers (3-3, 1-0), 18-0, at Bulldog Stadium. THIS WEEK— The Bulldogs will play the San Saba Armadillos (4-2, 1-0) at Rogan Field in San Saba. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. Friday.

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DISTRICT 14-2A-D1

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Season District W-L W-L Harper 4-2 1-0 San Saba 4-2 1-0 Mason 3-3 1-0 Thorndale 3-3 0-1 Johnson City 3-3 0-1 Holland 1-5 0-1 Last week: Mason 18, Thorndale 0; Harper 27, Holland 12; San Saba 47, Johnson City 21. This week: Thorndale at San Saba, Harper at Mason, Holland at Johnson City.

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DISTRICT 13-2A-D2

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Season District W-L W-L Burton 7-0 4-0 Granger 7-0 4-0 Iola 5-2 4-0 Somerville 4-3 2-2 Bartlett 3-4 2-2 Milano 2-5 2-2 McDade 0-9 0-6 Snook 0-9 0-6 Last week: Granger 59, Milano 0; Burton 42, Somerville 23; Iola and Bartlett did not play; Snook and McDade forfeited district games.

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THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Rockdale JV 23, Academy JV 22 The Rockdale Tiger junior varsity football team hosted Academy on Thursday, coming out on top 23-22, after a late touchdown drive and successful two-point conversion. The Tigers were unable to score in the first half, while the Bumblebees put up 8 points.

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DISTRICT 11-3A-D1

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

Season District W-L W-L Academy 3-3 1-0 Franklin 3-2 1-0 McGregor 1-5 1-0 Rockdale 3-3 0-1 Troy 3-3 0-1 Cameron 2-4 0-1 Last week: Little River-Academy 55, Rockdale 21; McGregor 20, Cameron 17; Franklin 68, Troy 27.

Tigers need good response to loss

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Tigers need good response to loss

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:11

On Friday night Big Blue was defeated by Academy in the first district game of the season. I am sure they want to leave Friday night in the rear view mirror and, of course, look ahead to McGregor. It’s never fun to be on the losing end of any contest.