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Tiger senior De’Andre Stephens is welcomed home after being crowned state champ in the high jump. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

Tiger senior De’Andre Stephens is welcomed home after being crowned state champ in the high jump. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photo

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Stephens caps career with gold, as alumni look on

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
De’Andre Stephens capped off his Rockdale High School sports career with a gold medal on Thursday. Stephens is the Class 3A State Champion in high jump with a jump of 6’10”.
Photo by Rene Muniz

Photo by Rene Muniz

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Stephens wins gold at state

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Rockdale Tiger senior De’Andre Stephens is a Class 3A State Champion. Stephens brought home the gold with a high jump of 6’10” on his final attempt last Thursday at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin.
Preusse brings back two gold medals

Preusse brings back two gold medals

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Preusse brings back two gold medals

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Thorndale Lady Dog junior Bethany Preusse (L) returned home with two gold medals from two state-record throws at last week’s Class 2A State Track Meet at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin. In the shot put, her throw of 48’9.5” set a new school record, well as a new girls Class 2A state record.
The Rockdale High School Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year was De’Andre Stephens (L), while Hannah Mckie (center) and Trinity Hurd shared the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award at the recent RHS Athletic Banquet. Photo by Morgan Hamrick

The Rockdale High School Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year was De’Andre Stephens (L), while Hannah Mckie (center) and Trinity Hurd shared the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award at the recent RHS Athletic Banquet. Photo by Morgan Hamrick

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2026 Rockdale Athletics Banquet award winners listed

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Cheerleader • Newcomer of the Year—Jordyn Woolard. • Cheerleader of the Year—Aaliyah Aspilaire. Athletic Trainer • Newcomer of the Year—Juan Salcedo and Manmeet Singh. • Trainer of the Year—Ida Trenado and Brynlee Williams. Football • Offensive Player of the Year— Greyson Williams.
Rockdale Tiger Booster Club President tees off on hole 6 at the Rockdale Country Club during the annual booster club tournament. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Rockdale Tiger Booster Club President tees off on hole 6 at the Rockdale Country Club during the annual booster club tournament. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Rockdale Tiger Booster Club tourney winners announced

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
The Rockdale Tiger Booster Club held its 18th annual Golf Tournament and Crawfish Boil this weekend. Booster Club President Colby Fisher thanked all who helped put the tournament together and all of the sponsors.
Above, Rockdale student athletes wait to hear their name called during last week’s athletic banquet. At right, Rockdale Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Hunter Hamrick speaking at the banquet. A full list of award winners will be available in next week’s Reporter. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

Above, Rockdale student athletes wait to hear their name called during last week’s athletic banquet. At right, Rockdale Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Hunter Hamrick speaking at the banquet. A full list of award winners will be available in next week’s Reporter. Rockdale Tigers Athletics photos

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Athletic banquet held

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
Above, Rockdale student athletes wait to hear their name called during last week’s athletic banquet.  At right, Rockdale Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Hunter Hamrick speaking at the banquet.
De’Andre Stephens and Trinity Hurd on signing day. Reporter/Nathan Flores

De’Andre Stephens and Trinity Hurd on signing day. Reporter/Nathan Flores

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Stephens, Hurd sign

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
On Monday two Rockdale Tiger student-athletes signed to play college sports at the college level. With family and friends in attendance at Tiger Gym, Trinity Hurd signed to play volleyball for the Dallas College Mountain View Lions in Dallas.
Stephens, Preusse, Shock to compete at state meet

Stephens, Preusse, Shock to compete at state meet

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Stephens, Preusse, Shock to compete at state meet

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
AUSTIN—Rockdale high jumper De’Andre Stephens, the Class 3A Region III Champ, will be competing at the Class 3A state meet this week at Mike A. Meyer’s Stadium in Austin.
RYBA crowns three more champions

RYBA crowns three more champions

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RYBA crowns three more champions

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The Rockdale Youth Baseball Association hosted end-of-season tournaments for ages 6U-10U this past weekend. In the 6U division, RTX Elite were crowned champions, with Heavy Hitters coming in second. The 8U division had the Milano Eagles taking the championship with RTX Elite taking second place.

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Three golfers named Academic All-State

News Staff
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The Rockdale Tigers golf teams had three named to the Academic All-State Team last week with five others being named to the Academic All-District Team.