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AREA FOOTBALL

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
Thorndale 28, Thrall 14 THORNDALE—Thorndale gave its homecoming crowd something to celebrate Friday as the Bulldogs defeated rival Thrall 28-14 at Bulldog Stadium. The victory kept Thorndale unbeaten at 3-0 for the season, while the loss dropped the Tigers to 2-1.

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DISTRICT 13-2A DII

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
STANDINGSSeason DistrictW-L W-LBartlett 3-0 0-0Bremond 3-0 0-0Snook 2-1 0-0Chilton 2-1 0-0Burton 1-1 0-0Holland 1-2 0-0Milano 0-3 0-0Somerville 0-3 0-0 Last week: Hallettsville Sacred Heart 35, Milano 0; Bartlett 36, Florence 23; Bremond 42, Hearne 18; Burton–Iola canceled, lightning; Chilton 35,...

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DISTRICT 13-2A DI

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Season DistrictW-L W-LThorndale 3-0 0-0Rosebud-Lott 3-0 0-0Bruceville-Eddy 2-1 0-0Granger 1-2 0-0Moody 1-2 0-0Hearne 0-3 0-0Marlin 0-3 0-0 Last week: Thorndale 28, Thrall 14; Bruceville-Eddy 24, Cross Roads 0; Mason 66, Granger 20; Bremond 42, Hearne 18; Chilton...

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DISTRICT 12-3A DI

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Season DistrictW-L W-LCameron 3-0 0-0Troy 3-0 0-0Lorena 2-1 0-0Academy 2-1 0-0Caldwell 1-2 0-0Franklin 0-2 0-0Rockdale 0-3 0-0McGregor 0-3 0-0 Last week: Rogers 52, Rockdale 21; Cameron 38, Salado 23; Lexington 53, Caldwell 25; Academy 54, Austin Eastside 6;...
JV Tiger LaQuinten Jackson (22), a freshman, rumbles into the end zone Thursday against the Rogers Eagles JV. Rockdale won the game 42-16. Reporter/Nathan Flores

JV Tiger LaQuinten Jackson (22), a freshman, rumbles into the end zone Thursday against the Rogers Eagles JV. Rockdale won the game 42-16. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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JV Tigers roll past Rogers, 42-16

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
The Rockdale junior varsity Tigers used a strong defensive performance and several explosive plays to defeat Rogers 42-16 Thursday night. Rockdale’s defense set the tone early. Milam Giles recorded a tackle for loss before Anthony Salcedo recovered a Rogers fumble.

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ROGERS GAME STATS, TIGER SEASON STATS

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
Rogers (1-2) Rockdale (0-3) 31 First downs 14 32-215 Rushes-yards 27-133 314 Passing yards 178 529 Total yards 311 20-30-0 Passing 17-24-1 1-40 Punts-avg. 4-37 1-1 Fumbles-lost 1-1 17-122 Penalties-yards 14-95 SCORE BY QUARTERS Rockdale 7 0 0 14 — 21 Rogers 12 12 14 14 — 52 ...
Rockdale Lady Tiger Chloe Miles serving against Academy on Friday in Tiger Gym. Miles led the Lady Tigers with seven digs, four kills and five assists. Rockdale lost to Academy in three straight sets— 10-25, 17-25 and 11-25. Reporter photo by Nathan Flores

Rockdale Lady Tiger Chloe Miles serving against Academy on Friday in Tiger Gym. Miles led the Lady Tigers with seven digs, four kills and five assists. Rockdale lost to Academy in three straight sets— 10-25, 17-25 and 11-25. Reporter photo by Nathan Flores

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Lady Tigers fall to Franklin, Academy

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
The Rockdale Lady Tigers dropped a pair of varsity volleyball matches last week, falling in straight sets to Franklin and Academy. FRANKLIN— Against Franklin on Tuesday, Rockdale lost 17-25, 10-25 and 5-25. Kyndal Selgelid led the Lady Tigers’ attack with six kills, while Jayla Gonzalez added two.
NEXT LEVEL— Rockdale Tigers Ayedan Pena (left) and Angel Rivera have signed to continue their athletic careers with the Arlington Baptist University Patriots men’s soccer program. Both are freshmen on the 2026 roster, with Pena listed as a defender and Rivera as a midfielder. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

NEXT LEVEL— Rockdale Tigers Ayedan Pena (left) and Angel Rivera have signed to continue their athletic careers with the Arlington Baptist University Patriots men’s soccer program. Both are freshmen on the 2026 roster, with Pena listed as a defender and Rivera as a midfielder. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

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NEXT LEVEL

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
Nora McMannus

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McMannus wins first, Reynolds 10th at Yoe Town Harriers meet

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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:01
Two Rockdale Junior High runners earned top- 10 finishes Wednesday at the Yoe Town Harriers cross country meet in Cameron. Nora McMannus won the eighth-grade girls twomile division with a time of 13 minutes, 31.72 seconds.

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Rockdale youth win three in openers

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
The Rockdale Tiger Youth Football & Cheer Association opened its 2026 season by winning three of four games against Bartlett on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. The day featured competition ranging from the rookie flag division through varsity tackle football.