ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 28, 2014) Rockwall’s 14th Annual Kiwanis Tri-Rock Triathlon features athletes from all over the U.S. competing for awards and national point standings. The triathlon will be held Sunday, August 2 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, this popular annual event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County […]
WYLIE,TX. (July 22, 2014) Nijee Cooper from Wylie,Texas, has signed a letter of intent to play men’s soccer at Bethany College for the 2014-2015 academic year. Cooper, an outside mid and center mid, comes to Bethany from Wylie East High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete. Cooper was a soccer captain, playing forward, outside […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2014) Enjoy family fun at the 2014 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Hot Rocks has been growing in popularity every year, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds from the ride benefit Rotary college […]
HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (July 21, 2014) The Rockwall Heath Highsteppers recently held a “Hollywood Light” dance camp. The Highsteppers taught younger girls dance routines, dance technique, and drill team traditions. Submitted by Sarah Keith. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2014) Many children participate in YMCA camps and sports throughout the summer in hopes of learning something new and honing their skills. But it’s not every day they get to work with coaches from all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. The JER Chilton YMCA recently hosted a British Soccer camp […]
WHITE ROCK, TX. (July 16, 2014) The White Rock YMCA has always given plenty of kids the opportunity for splashes, smiles, and swimming lessons in the community pool. But now, they take this gift on the road by bringing lessons to them in their very own apartments. Since 2010, YMCAs around the Dallas area have […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 16, 2014) Jacket Backers announces the addition of a new level of membership called the Victory Club. The Victory Club is an exclusive level of Jacket Backer membership for those individuals and businesses that recognize the championship caliber of Rockwall student athletes and share a common desire to help them realize their goals. […]
ROCKWALL/ ROYSE CITY (July 16, 2014) Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tournament & Fry was sizzling with excitement last weekend as contestants poured in, hauling their huge fish along with them. The winning fish was caught by Dakota McBride and Kyle Phillips of Team Texas, weighing in at 61 lbs 14 oz. Second place went to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2014) Members of the Rockwall Texas Sports Red select ball team, part of the Big League Sports Academy, are back home celebrating victory after taking first place in the Cal Ripken 2014 Beach Blast National Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The ‘Ripken Experience’ welcomed 24 12U teams representing several states […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 13, 2014) While juggling a job and a family of six kids, Preston Nix still finds time to give back to his community and make an impact in the lives of young athletes by coaching football for the JER Chilton YMCA. Nix started a sports program eight years ago to offer a […]