(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 31, 2019) The J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and the City of Heath are excited to announce that they have partnered to bring YMCA’s youth sports programming to Towne Center Park fields. YMCA soccer sign-ups are underway and available through the Rockwall YMCA through Sunday, February 17th for the spring season, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 23, 2018) Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club, selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of December, Samuel Williamson, Alex Schmitt, Landry Poppen, Mikki Witcher, Kate McCown, Braden Wills, and Preston Gage, were each nominated by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 21, 2019) Rockwall Girls and Heath Boys swim teams took home the District 9 title at the district swim meet this past weekend! “The Athlete Of The Meet” was awarded to Rebecca Simpson, Rockwall, and Lucius Yu-Kisselbach, Heath. Coach Sacco was elected the “Coach of the Meet.” Highlights of the meet: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall wrapped up another highly successful fall sports season, with over 1,000 players participating in the Y’s youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs. The Rockwall YMCA welcomed 127 flag football players, 174 volleyball players, and kicked off its fall Small Fry and Youth […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 19, 2018) The Rockwall Lady Jackets had a full weekend of basketball to start out their Thanksgiving holiday in the Flower Mound Tournament. Their first opponent was Canyon Randall on Thursday evening. The Lady Jackets started off strong winning 64-36. In this game, Jordan Mathis led the team with 23 points […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) While Keviah Ealy is no stranger to greatness, it has to be pretty special to be honored with your very own day, especially at the age of 14! At its previous meeting, the Rockwall City Council proclaimed Monday, November 5, as Keviah Ealy Recognition Day. The freshman at Rockwall High […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) Janelle Hummingbird was recently awarded the Scholastic All American award by USA Swimming. Upon receiving this award, she becomes only the second Rockwall swimmer to ever achieve this status. In order to qualify, a swimmer must meet rigorous time standards as well as maintain a 3.5 GPA. This honor helped […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) On Friday mornings before school, Pullen Elementary students and their parents pack the track for some fitness, friendship and family fun with the Pullen Panthers Running Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Pullen Elementary received a $3,500 grant from Marathon Kids and Nike to help create a Running Club […]
(HEATH, TX — October 4, 2018) Kali Lewallen is a senior and 2nd year varsity cheerleader at Rockwall-Heath High School. She has two siblings, Avery and Brooklyn. Kali has always had a passion for cheer, participating in competitive cheer with Cheer Athletics in the past as well as being a member of the school teams […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Not even rain could put a damper on the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 32nd Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride held on Aug. 11. In spite of the steady downpour which persisted throughout most of the morning, 500 riders checked in to race for a great cause. The ride netted over […]