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Boys’ basketball camp attendees

Youth camps roll on with basketball

News Staff

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:34

Young athletes took advantage of summer learning opportunities as the Rockdale Tiger Athletic Program hosted its annual basketball camps last week.

Lillard throws strong all-star game outing

News Staff

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:34

ockdale Tiger senior Mason Lillard (R) and Coach Aus tin Caff ey at the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Asso ciation (THSBCA) All-Star Game on Saturday at Round Rock’s Dell Diamond.

Becker named All-State

News Staff

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:34

Thorndale junior catcher Kade Becker was recently named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSCBA) Class 2A All-State Third Team. Becker earned the statewide honor following a standout season behind the plate for the Bulldogs.

Fit 22 Football Camp set for July 11 in Rockdale

News Staff

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:34

Aspiring football players from across the area will have an opportunity to sharpen their skills this summer at the Fit 22 Football Camp in Rockdale. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Tiger Stadium in Rockdale.

12U ALL-STARS ADVANCE

News Staff

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:34

The Rockdale Youth Baseball Association 12U All-Stars have advanced to the next round of the Pony League All-Star postseason. The team battled through two victories on Sunday to qualify for the section al championship round and earn an opportunity to com pete for the tournament title.

11 Tigers receive all-district honors

News Staff

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

Eleven Rockdale Tiger baseball players received postseason recognition following the 2026 season, earning either all-district or academic all-district honors in District 19-3A. Brody Willard headlined the list by being named the district’s Co-Defensive MVP.

Thorndale ISD Athletics photo

Preusse named Girls Track Athlete of the Year

News Staff

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

Thorndale Lady Dog standout Bethany Preusse has been named the Austin American- Statesman Girls Track Athlete of the Year and was also selected as a finalist for the publication’s Overall Female Athlete of the Year award.

Tiger summer camps draw strong turnout

News Staff

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

Young athletes took advantage of summer learning opportunities as the Rockdale Tiger Athletic Program hosted its annual baseball and softball camps June 1-2.

Fit 22 Football Camp set for July 11 in Rockdale

News Staff

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

(L-R) Dae Dae Lister, Mayor Ward Roddam, De’Andre Stephens and Coach Rene Muniz are shown following Monday night's Rockdale City Council meeting, where Stephens was recognized with a proclamation for winning the Class 3A state championship in the high jump. Reporter/Nathan Flores

Lillard set to play in All-Star game; Stephens receives city proclamation

Riding The Pine Nathan Flores

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:28

Mason Lillard has been selected as a pitcher for the Texas High School Baseball Association All-Star Game. The game will be played at 12-noon Saturday at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock.