SPORTS
CONFERENCE 3A VOLLEYBALL: Pottsboro ends Nocona’s season
By ERIC VICCARO
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The Nocona High School volleyball team had a tall order on Tuesday – taking on a Pottsboro squad with sophomore Destiny Daniel lurking in the middle.
Daniel, just a sophomore, stands nearly 6-foot-2 and is an imposing threat.
But, for Pottsboro on this night, during this Conference 3A bi-district playoff match at Gainesville High School, the Cardinals had even more weapons.
That’s why Pottsboro advanced to the area round of the playoffs on Thursday with a 25-20, 25-22, 25-17 victory over Nocona – the only school from Montague County to even make the playoffs.
“It’s been a great season and these girls have worked hard and battled all year,” Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay said. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the success these girls have had this year.”
Clay said she was pleased to see the performance level improve as the season wore on for the Lady Indians.
“Every girl in this program contributed, and made my first year as Nocona head coach truly great,” she said.
Pottsboro, in turn, lost to Grandview in the area round on Thursday at McKinney North High School. The Zebras defeated the Cardinals in five sets by scores of 25-16, 24-26, 22-25, 25-16, 15-8. Read more in the weekend edition of The Bowie News.
Nocona senior outside hitter Madilynn Cable (9) attempts to hit over the block provided by Pottsboro during Tuesday’s Conference 3A bi-district volleyball match at Gainesville High School. Cable played in her final scholastic match as the Lady Indians lost in three. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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