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Updated ’25 Tiger football schedule

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
There has been an update to the 2025 Rockdale Tigers’ football schedule. On Sept. 5, we will not be playing Hempstead, we will now play Tarkington at a neutral site (Madisonville). Following is the updated schedule: Aug. 15 - at Rogers (scrimmage) Aug. 21 - Salado (scrimmage) Aug.

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The 2025 Bulldog football schedule

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
Aug. 14 - Milano (scrimmage) Aug. 21 - at Moody (scrimmage) Aug. 29 - Thrall Sept. 5 - at Granger Sept. 12 - Bartlett Sept. 19 - Gordon Sept. 26 - at Hempstead Oct. 10 - Mason Oct. 17 - at San Saba Oct. 24 - Johnson City Oct. 31 - Harper Nov. 7 - at Holland
STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT— Thorndale Bulldogs Ethan and Garrett Schramm recently competed in the Class 2A UIL State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. The brothers fought hard in the boys’ doubles quarterfinals, but lost to a strong team from Seymour, 7-5 and 6-1. Congratulations to this dynamic duo on this huge accomplishment. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT— Thorndale Bulldogs Ethan and Garrett Schramm recently competed in the Class 2A UIL State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. The brothers fought hard in the boys’ doubles quarterfinals, but lost to a strong team from Seymour, 7-5 and 6-1. Congratulations to this dynamic duo on this huge accomplishment. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

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THORNDALE TENNIS

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
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Play day

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
Rockdale High School had its annual athletic play day last week. Special thanks to the Rockdale Tiger Booster Club, 7 Bar BBQ and Tiger Town Learning Center for sponsoring the event for our student athletes.
STATE BOUND— The Lexington Lady Eagles’ softball team is off to their first UIL Class 3A-Division II state title game after sweeping Jourdanton last week in two games, 2-0 and 10-4. The state semifinal champions will face off against Coahoma at 4 p.m. Thursday in Austin at the University of Texas’ McCombs Field. TheEagle.com photo

STATE BOUND— The Lexington Lady Eagles’ softball team is off to their first UIL Class 3A-Division II state title game after sweeping Jourdanton last week in two games, 2-0 and 10-4. The state semifinal champions will face off against Coahoma at 4 p.m. Thursday in Austin at the University of Texas’ McCombs Field. TheEagle.com photo

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AREA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50

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Milano Lady Eagles

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
Congratulations to these Milano Lady Eagles earning All-District honors: Karley Hairston, Co-MVP; Malina Gordon, Defensive MVP; Marissa Balderas, first team infield; Raylee Keen and Mallory Miller, first team outfield; Victoria Balderas, second team outfield; Jesalyn Miller, second team infield;...

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Thorndale Bulldogs

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
These Thorndale Bulldogs have received All-District honors: Jaxson Eschberger, MVP; Pedro Jimenez, offensive MVP; Cole Harkins, newcomer of the year; Brenson Berran, Kade Becker, Gunner Ferguson, Nathan Grimm, first team; Will Cloud and Lance Pesl, second team; Will Cloud, Kade Becker, Jayden...

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Thorndale Lady Dogs

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Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:50
High five to these Thorndale Lady Dogs on their all-district honors: Karis Ginn and Aiyanna Stevenson, co-district MVP; Karley Breithaupt, newcomer of the year; Brook Amidon, Malayya Dodson, Allison Owen and Aubrey Tibbitts, first team; Raven Sandoval and Cheyenne Stevenson, second team; Addy...
‘Hazing’ has changed over the years and reminiscing about past Tiger athletes

‘Hazing’ has changed over the years and reminiscing about past Tiger athletes

‘Hazing’ has changed over the years and reminiscing about past Tiger athletes

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Thu, 05/22/2025 - 00:00
What’s going on in high school sports? Just recently I read about 11 high school lacrosse players from Westhill High School in Syracuse, New York, that were arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment following a hazing incident. They basically kidnapped some teammates.