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RODEO: Hawkins turns in fastest ride

Published

12 years ago

08/12/2014

The Forestburg Rodeo, dubbed “The Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas,” took place on Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the 34th annual Forestburg Watermelon Festival.
The United Professional Rodeo Association and Texas Cowboys Rodeo Association served as the governing bodies, and more than $4,600 in prize money was given.
The Forestburg Riding Club put on performances both nights.
Big L Rodeo of Rubottom, Okla., provided the stock for all of the events.
Big L still has two rodeos remaining in Oklahoma before the regular season comes to a close.
There were additional events in junior barrels, calf scramble and double mugging; however, those events weren’t reported to The Bowie News.
Here are the final reported results from the two-day event.
Barrel Racing
1, Brandee Hawkins, 14.732 seconds; 2, Andrea Wolf, 15.000; 3, Tammy Rokus, 15.178; 4, Kylie Bowles, 15.316
Breakaway Roping
1, Kaite Hedemann, 3.25; 2, Tanner Gray, 3.75
Bull Riding
1, Christiano Figueredo, 83 score; 2, Tuff Morgan, 76; 3, Ty Scott, 74; 4, Dalton Doggett, 70
Saddle Bronc
1, Korey Weger, 70
Tie-Down Roping
1, Bailey Wilson, 13.32; 2, Bruce Gibbs, 15.91.
Editor’s Note: The Bowie News has a policy of not reporting the money won by individual rodeo performers.

Barrel racing was just one of several events contested during the Forestburg Rodeo on Friday. The rodeo took place over two days, ending on Saturday. (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.

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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.

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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.