Sports

TIGER NIGHT

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:43

The Rockdale Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) joined the Rockdale Tiger baseball team on Friday night as part of Tiger Night. 'It was a fun experience for the youth to be able to run on the field and be a part of the pregame ceremonies,' said Russell Carroll, president of RYBA.

Tiger Wilmer Sorto (18) gets through defenders on Friday night at Tiger Stadium. Sorto scored three of the Tigers four goals in their 4-2 victory of the Yoemen. Reporter/Nathan Flores

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:43

The Rockdale Tiger soccer teams were in action on Friday against the Cameron Yoemen. The girls (10-14, 6–10) closed their season with a 6-1 win against the Lady Yoe and the boys (14-8-1, 10-6) came out on top of the Yoemen, 4-2.

THORNDALE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:43

ROSEBUD - LOTT— The Thorndale Bulldog baseball team traveled to Rosebud-Lott Wednesday to open district play against the No. 24 state ranked Cougars. In an exciting extra-innings game, the Bulldogs scored two in the top of the ninth to secure a 4-2 victory.

ROCKDALE TRACK

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:43

CAMERON—The Rockdale Tiger boys track team participated in the 44 Farms Relays last week in Cameron. The varsity came out on top, while the JV brought home second place. Varsity boys Triple jump—1. Jeramiah Butler. Long jump—1. Jeramiah Butler, 2. Kendrick Henderson. 1. High jump—1.

The Thorndale Bulldogs basketball team fell last week in the Class 2A Regional Semifinals against No. 21 Port Aransas, 48-42. The loss ended their 18-game win streak and brought their record to 29-5 for the season. Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

AREA BASKETBALL

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

Ten Thorndale Bulldog hoopsters earned All-District 27-2A accolades, as follows: • MVP— Case McDaniel. • CO-DEFENSIVE MVP— Kale Meadors, Ethan Schramm. • FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT— Wyatt Betak, Tristan Garcia. • SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT— Garrett Schramm.

ROCKDALE GOLF

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

The Rockdale Tigers golf team earned a second-place finish in Cameron last week, scoring 327. Zeb Skrhak’s round of 73 secured him a second-place finish. Mason Lillard shot a 75, tying for third. The Lady Tigers team continues to make strides each week.

Reporter/Nathan Flores

ROCKDALE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

OPENING DAY— Mayor Ward Roddam throws out the first pitch Saturday at the opening ceremonies for the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association (RYBA). With about 170 kids registered for baseball, the league hopes for a great year.

Lady Tiger Janaya De La Garza catches a fly ball against the Rogers Lady Eagles last week at Tiger Field. Reporter/Nathan Flores

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

The Rockdale Tiger baseball team traveled to West to play in the West Invitational Tournament last week. The tournament was a tune-up for district play, which starts this week.

Rockdale Lady Tiger Lilly Matula is pursued downfield last week in the soccer match against La Grange at Tiger Stadium. Rockdale lost the game, 2-0. Reporter/Nathan Flores

ROCKDALE SOCCER

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

The Rockdale Lady Tigers (6-13, 3-9) hosted La Grange last Tuesday and lost, 2-0. The JV girls lost their game, 1-0. On Friday, the Lady Tigers varsity played in Smithville and came home with a 4-0 victory. Leydi Mata scored three goals and Hannah McKie had one.

AREA POWERLIFTING

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:01

DUBLIN— Milano High School girl powerlifters and coaches competed at the Regional Powerlifting Meet in Dublin last week. Two finished second in their weight class and will advance to the state meet—Caydence Wilson and Bella Flores.