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Tiger QB Greyson Williams (7) hands off to RB Jeramiah Butler (1) Friday against the highly-ranked Lexington Eagles. Butler had 12 carries for 42 yards on the night. The Eagles handed Rockdale their first loss of the season, 33-7, in Tiger Stadium. Photo by Stacy Henderson

Tiger QB Greyson Williams (7) hands off to RB Jeramiah Butler (1) Friday against the highly-ranked Lexington Eagles. Butler had 12 carries for 42 yards on the night. The Eagles handed Rockdale their first loss of the season, 33-7, in Tiger Stadium. Photo by Stacy Henderson

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No. 4 Lexington subdues Tigers

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Second-half woes give Rockdale first loss of season The Rockdale Tigers suffered their first loss of the season on Friday night at Tiger Stadium to the No. 4 ranked Lexington Eagles, 33-7.

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AREA FOOTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Season District W-L W-L Thorndale 2-1 0-0 Harper 2-1 0-0 Johnson City 2-1 0-0 San Saba 1-2 0-0 Mason 1-2 0-0 Holland 0-3 0-0 Last week: Thorndale 54, Bartlett 6; Harper 40, Center Point 6; Granger 42, Holland 0; Johnson City 49, Miles 6; Mason 50, Coleman 9; Goldthwaite 49, San Saba 34.

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THURSDAY’S TIGERS

Junior Varsity
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
The Rockdale Tiger JV team played Lexington on Thursday night. The Tigers were defeated by Lexington Eagles JV, 20-14. Offensive standouts for the Tigers were WR King Knox, OL Destin Richardson. Defensive standouts were DL Paxton Stewart, LB Gage Skrhak, DB Cooper Bell.
The Lady Tigers JV (above) and freshman (below) claimed second and third place, respectively, in last week’s Holland Tournament.

The Lady Tigers JV (above) and freshman (below) claimed second and third place, respectively, in last week’s Holland Tournament.

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ROCKDALE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
The Rockdale Lady Tiger varsity volleyball team met with Academy and Lexington over the past week, while the JV and freshman teams played in the Holland Tournament and had a good showing. All three teams fell to Lexington on Tuesday.
Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

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ROCKDALE CROSS COUNTRY

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
The Rockdale Tiger cross country teams competed in Lexington and all runners on the varsity and junior varsity placed in the top of 10 of their divisions. Jon Fuller (left) was first place of the meet on the varsity, also placing for varsity was Austin Caldwell (6th) and Zeb Skrhak (8th).
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Granger GOOD. Water stained; 81-83 degrees; 0.19 feet above pool. Black bass are good on worms and crankbaits. Crappie are good on jigs tipped with Berkley Crappie Nibbles. White bass are fair on slab spoons fished over humps and points.
Food for watching football

Food for watching football

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Food for watching football

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Football season is here and my favorite thing about football season is the snacks you eat while the game is on. This is a very simple one that is both easy and delicious. Serve with tortilla chips.
The Big Blue defense played lights-out football for the first three quarters against the Tarkington Longhorns.

The Big Blue defense played lights-out football for the first three quarters against the Tarkington Longhorns.

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Tigers saw off the Longhorns

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Rockdale improves to 2-0 on the season MADISONVILLE—The Rockdale Tigers traveled to Madisonville and picked up where they left off the last time they were under the lights, beating the Tarkington Longhorns, 34-14.
Tigers’ ‘dynamic duo’ getting the job done

Tigers’ ‘dynamic duo’ getting the job done

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Tigers’ ‘dynamic duo’ getting the job done

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Through the first 2 games of the 2025 season, the Rockdale Tigers offense has been a force to be reckoned with. Quarterback Greyson Williams has put up some astronomical numbers in just eight quarters. He has 783 yards passing on 40 of 53 attempts (75.
Tiger Brody Willard scores a touchdown on an 18-yard pass from quarterback Greyson Williams Friday night. Rockdale defeated Tarkington, 34-14, at Mustang Stadium in Madisonville to improve their season record to 2-0. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Tiger Brody Willard scores a touchdown on an 18-yard pass from quarterback Greyson Williams Friday night. Rockdale defeated Tarkington, 34-14, at Mustang Stadium in Madisonville to improve their season record to 2-0. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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ROCKDALE-TARKINGTON GAME STATS

Rockdale Tarkington
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
12 First downs 14 9 Rushing yards 233 347 Passing yards 42 356 Total yards 275 12-17-0 Passing 4-10-0 0 Fumbles lost 3 7-30 Penalties-yards 9-74 SCORE BY QUARTERS Rockdale 13 7 0 14 — 34 Tarkington 0 0 0 14 — 14 SCORING SUMMARY First quarter RDL—Brody Willard 18 pass from Greyson...