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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Forestburg draws Chillicothe

Published

12 years ago

11/12/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
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Throckmorton claimed the District 12-1A-II title with a thrashing over homestanding Forestburg at Longhorn Field.
Wide receiver Bryan McDowell and quarterback Matthew Wallace hooked up on Forestburg’s lone score, 15-yard touchdown pass.
Forestburg finishes the regular season at 6-3 overall, 2-1 in the district.
The Longhorns will face Chillicothe in the Conference 1A Division II bi-district playoffs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Archer City.
Chillicothe won District 11-1A-II, but the Eagles are nowhere near as dominant as Throckmorton. That should give Forestburg a chance to win.
The Eagles (6-4 overall) allowed 310 points this season while scoring 389, meanwhile Forestburg outscored opponents 442-375.
Chillicothe is a senior-laden team with the likes of running back Denzel Graves and quarterback Creed Harris guiding the offense. Both of them amassed more than 1,000 yards in total offense last year.
Junior Connor Pautsky propels the Eagle defense at linebacker.
“In the playoffs, everybody is 0-0,” Forestburg head coach Wayne Tuckwell said. “We’re going to have to work hard to win the game.”
Tuckwell said practices this week would be designed to prepare the Longhorns for Chillicothe. The coach said for Forestburg to accomplish its goal of playing in the postseason has been satisfying, but the Longhorns should strive for even more. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News, including complete season-ending district standings.

Malaci Moore (11) attempts to make a tackle for Forestburg during Friday’s District 12-1A-II championship game at Longhorn Field in Forestburg. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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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.