Rockwall County —
All over town, the sights and sounds of Fall are making their annual appearance as students prepare to go back to school, and all the extracurricular activity that goes along with it.
Rockwall High School recognized and honored its 2010-2011 athletic teams, band, trainers, Stingerettes and all those associated with its athletic program at the annual Meet The Jackets gala at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday.
The yearly event gives athletes an opportunity to mingle with teammates and others representing RHS athletics and to be honored by the community.
The Rockwall Orange Wave Band took the field first followed by a welcome to athletes, parents, fans and supporters by Jacket assistant coach Branson Washburn.
The Yellowjacket freshman, JV and varsity cheerleaders then kicked off the night with cheers and acrobatics, followed by the procession of Stingerettes, trainers and each of the 16 athletics teams.
With much of the WSS field covered by participants the band then played the school song and closed out the program with everyone excited about the upcoming athletic year.
The Mighty Hawk Band of Rockwall-Heath High School took to the streets with their annual March-a-Thon that marks the arrival of a new school year.
The six-mile hike took the band through neighborhoods in Buffalo Creek and Lofland Farms as well as giving the students the opportunity to perform mini-concerts at local area businesses.
The event is also a fund raising opportunity for the 200-member band to support their many activities throughout the year.
Small crowds have made their way to area stadiums as scrimmages hinted at coming football contests. Rockwall began their football season last night at home with Heath following tonight.
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The Mighty Hawk Band performs during its six-mile March-a-Thon held to mark the return to school activities. Courtesy photo
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The RHHS cheerleading squad takes a pause for a photo in front of Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Courtesy photo
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The RHS volleyball team makes its entrance during “Meet the Jackets.” Terry Cookston
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The RHS cheerladers perform stunts for the “Meet the Jackets” event at WSS. Terry Cookston
Discussion
Getting back into the swing of things
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Soccer girls dominate all-district
The regional quarterfinalist Rockwall girls soccer team placed eight players and sectional finalist Rockwall-Heath had four plus head coach Marco Duran on the District 21-4A All-District team announced by the district coaches.
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Richardson captures two state golds
Rockwall-Heath’s Brianna Richardson achieved both of her goals last Friday at the UIL Class 4A State Track and Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
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HCA places 10 on softball all-district
Heritage Christian Academy pitcher Jenna Geyman earned the Most Valuable Player award on the TAPPS 2A District 2 All-District Softball Team anounced this week by the district coaches.
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Final games to top off spring drills
The 2012 Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath football teams will top off three weeks of spring training with final scrimmages during the next week.
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Hawks run-rule Woodrow Wilson
The Heath Hawks baseball team routed Dallas Woodrow Wilson 10-0 on Saturday in a game carried over from Friday night for the Class 4A Region II Area Championship at The Colony.
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Jackets ousted from playoffs
Rockwall’s hopes for an extended playoff run were dashed by Frisco Centennial last weekend with a 2-0 series sweep for the Class 4A Region II Bi-District Championship at Hebron High School.
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Softball girls win area championship
The Rockwall Lady Jackets softball team ran roughshod over Seagoville 21-1 in a 1-game playoff at North Forney High School on Friday for the Class 4A Region II Area Championship.
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Richardson jumps today at state
Rockwall-Heath’s defending state Triple Jump champion and Long Jump silver medalist competes in both events today at the 2012 UIL Class 4A State Championships at the Mike A. Myers Stadium on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
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TAPPS teams compete at state
Heritage Christian Academy and Heath Fulton track and field teams competed at the TAPPS State Championships at Baylor’s Hart-Patterson Complex in Waco last weekend.
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Hawks take bi-district championship
Rockwall-Heath’s No. 5 state-ranked baseball team kicked off post-season play by knocking off Frisco 2-1 in a best-of-three series for the Class 4A Region II Bi-District Championship.
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