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3A CROSS COUNTRY: Nocona’s Diaz, Bowie’s Cantwell move on

Published

12 years ago

11/05/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
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Nocona High School’s Miriam Diaz smashed the 12-minute threshold, while Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell showed she’s an elite runner in Conference 3A.
Both Diaz and Cantwell will represent Montague County at the University Interscholastic League State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock.
Diaz clocked in with a time of 11 minutes, 59.65 seconds, which was good enough for third overall, at the Conference 3A, Region 2 meet at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday.
Cantwell qualified for state with a time of 12:22 flat over the two-mile course, taking 13th with a pace time of 6:11 flat.
“Kamryn ran an excellent race,” Bowie head coach Colby Davis-Pastusek said, “and it was her fastest time of the season. We look forward to another week getting better, and she hopes to run a personal best in Round Rock.”
Old Settlers Park is known for one giant climb during the run, and the course provides a top challenge even for the most seasoned of runners.
Diaz followed up a third-place finish at the District 3A-9 race at Kiwanis Park in Wichita Falls on Oct. 20 with her effort here.
“Miriam competed very well this weekend,” Nocona head coach Brad McGann said. “She has worked unbelievably hard this season, constantly improving her times at each meet.”
Diaz’ previous best time was 12:15 at that district event. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

(Left) Bowie’s Kamryn Cantwell and Nocona’s Miriam Diaz smile after learning they had both qualified for the University Interscholastic League Conference 3A State Girls Meet on Nov. 8 at Round Rock. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

7 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

7 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.