By ERIC VICCARO
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The Nocona High School volleyball team lost to District 3A-9 rival Boyd in five grueling sets back in September.
Since then, the Lady Indians pointed toward their home match with the Lady Jackets as a time to make amends.
That’s exactly what Nocona did, defeating Boyd in straight sets by scores 25-19, 25-19, 25-21, on Tuesday at Nocona Middle School gymnasium.
With the victory, Nocona improved to 19-15 overall, 8-2 in 3A-9. The Lady Indians leapfrogged the Lady Jackets for second place in the district.
“We had a more aggressive approach the second time we played Boyd,” Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay said.
Clay said another difference was making Boyd commit unforced errors.
The third set proved to be the most competitive of the match as Boyd pulled within one point at 21-20.
The Lady Indians responded as Kady Hackley pounded down a kill. Then Nocona had a service error to make the margin one point again, 22-21.
But, the orange-and-black clad girls weren’t going to be denied against Boyd this time. Read more, including district standings, in The Bowie News.

Nocona’s Madilynn Cable delivers a kill over Boyd’s attempted block during Tuesday’s District 3A-9 match at Nocona Middle School gymnasium. Cable was one of many contributors to the Lady Indians’ three-set victory. Nocona is now second in 3A-9. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)