Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rockdale). They took down the Groesbeck Goats 54-35 on Friday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 32-21 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Deandre Stephens
| 09/26/25 @ Groesbeck | 246 |
| 09/13/24 vs Lexington | 230 |
| 08/29/25 @ Smithville | 203 |
| 09/05/25 vs Tarkington | 202 |
| 10/18/24 @ McGregor | 170 |
A big part of Rockdale's win came down to the chemistry between Greyson Williams and his top target Deandre Stephens. Williams threw for 425 yards and three touchdowns while completing 74.1% of his passes while Stephens picked up 246 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Those 246 receiving yards gave Stephens a new career-high.
Rockdale now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Groesbeck, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Rockdale and Groesbeck will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Tigers see the field they'll take on Little River Academy at 7:30 p.m. on October 10. As for Groesbeck, their break will end when they face Mexia at 7:00 p.m. on October 10.
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