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THORNDALE LADY DOGS VOLLEYBALL

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THORNDALE LADY DOGS VOLLEYBALL

News Staff

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51

Lady Dogs JV compete in Mumford tourney The Thorndale Lady Dogs’ JV volleyball teams competed in the Mumford JV Tournament Saturday. The JV Gold captured the Bronze Bracket championship, while the JV Maroon battled Caldwell in the Silver Bracket final and finished second.

MILANO LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL

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MILANO LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51

Milano JV takes second The Milano JV Lady Eagles posted a 2-1 record and earned second place at the Granger Tournament Saturday. The Lady Eagles played well as a team and continued to show improve- ment. Milano High School photo

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Volleyball improves, rain finally falls

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

The Milano volleyball team is getting better and better. Look for their schedule on the MISD website and go watch them play. RAIN— Some of us enjoyed a little rain last week. Very little, but we should be thankful for every drop that falls. And I am, but a little more would be nice.

RIDING THE PINE

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A streak ends, football heats up

Nathan Flores

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

America’s longest high school football losing streak has finally come to an end at 101 games.

Tiger receiver Jon Fuller hauls in a pass on Friday night against the Giddings’ defense. Fuller had the lone Tiger touchdown on Friday night. Photo by Steve Young

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Giddings tames Tigers in opener

Nathan Flores Reporter Staff Writer

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

The Rockdale Tigers (0-1) traveled to Giddings (1-0) on Friday night for their season opener, where the Buffaloes quickly made their strength in the running game known.

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AREA FOOTBALL

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Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

Thorndale 43, Burton 15 BURTON—The Thorndale Bulldogs (1-0) easily downed the Burton Panthers (0-1) Friday, 43-15, at Panther Stadium STANDINGS Season District W-L W-L Thorndale 1-0 0-0 Granger 1-0 0-0 Rosebud-Lott 1-0 0-0 Bruceville-Eddy 0-1 0-0 Hearne 0-1 0-0...

JV Tiger Bentley Jones gets loose against the Buffaloes Thursday evening. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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THURSDAY’S ROCKDALE TIGERS

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Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

Rockdale JV 14, Giddings JV 0, The Rockdale Tigers junior varsity football team started the season on a positive note Thursday at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers scored 14 points in the first half of the game and played lights-out defense to keep the Giddings Buffaloes out of the end zone.

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Lady Dogs pick up three wins during busy week

News Staff

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

Thorndale’s Lady Dogs had a busy week on the volleyball court, picking up three victories while competing in matches at Rockdale and Elgin and taking part in the Wildcat Classic tournament.

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Lady Tigers battle larger schools at Academy tournament

News Staff

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

Rockdale’s Lady Tigers faced a challenging field this past weekend at the Academy tournament, competing against several larger schools while gaining valuable experience in preparation for district play. Rockdale opened the tournament with a three-set victory over Shoemaker, 20-25, 25-18, 25-22.

ALL-TOURNAMENT HONOR— Milano’s Brighton Smith was named to the All-Tournament Team after helping the Milano Lady Eagles to a third-place finish in the Gold Bracket at the Bruceville-Eddy Tournament. Milano High School photo

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LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL

News Staff

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL