SPORTS

Now that’s better for Nocona

Published

12 years ago

08/22/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Now that’s a near-perfect performance.
The Nocona High School football team had only one turnover and produced several scoring plays as the Indians wrapped up scrimmages on Thursday playing Olney at Jack Crain Stadium.
“I thought we did well the whole scrimmage,” Nocona head football coach Brad Keck said. “We had no false starts, and one turnover on a ball that shouldn’t have been thrown. But, that’s correctable.”
The Indians looked more cohesive here than last Saturday’s scrimmage against Windthorst. Both Olney and Windthorst are Conference 2A schools.
Experience mattered, too.
Nocona’s players know what to expect since Keck has been in charge of the Indians program for several seasons. Meanwhile, Olney is starting over again with new coach Mark Young. The Cubs were winless last season.
“When we went to the live quarter, I thought Olney played with a little more hesitation,” Keck said.
During the live quarter, Gavin Johnson opened the scoring with a 14-yard touchdown run. Read the weekend edition of The Bowie News for more.

A Nocona football player extends the ball for additional yardage during the scripted plays portion of Thursday’s scrimmage at Jack Crain Stadium in Nocona. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.