SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandusky records rare double-double in victory

Published

12 years ago

12/26/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Forestburg High School’s Skyler Sandusky had been ill recently, missing much practice time.
But, that really didn’t matter on Monday night in the Longhorns’ District 1A-21 opener as Forestburg defeated Midway 48-26.
See, Sandusky produced a rare double-double with 16 points to go with an eye-popping 12 blocked shots. He also corralled seven rebounds to tie J.D. Moore for top honors in that statistical category.
Forestburg improved to 8-6 overall, 1-0 1A-21. The Longhorns’ schedule is quirky as they go back to non-district action on Jan. 3 at Sacred Heart in Muenster.
“We wanted to make a statement to start district,” Forestburg co-head coach Steve Sandusky said. “The first half, we played and looked like a team that hadn’t played in nine days, which is what we were.”
Forestburg hadn’t played since the Chico Tournament Dec. 11-13.
“We came out and played much better in the second half,” Sandusky stated. “We did not shoot well, but our defense picked up the slack.”
For sure, Forestburg won this game with defense. Aside from all the shots the Longhorns either blocked or altered, J.D. Moore swiped three steals and Taten Vann two. The team also excelled in keeping Midway off the glass with successful defensive rebounding.

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Forestburg’s J.D. Moore protects his dribble during Monday’s District 1A-21 opener against Midway. The Longhorns defeated the visiting Falcons 48-26. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Imotichey takes over as Forestburg VB coach

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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A positive culture can be tough to install but will reap dividends if done correctly.

Trinadee Imotichey is trying to do just that with her Forestburg Lady Longhorns.

Imotichey, an assistant coach on the 2025 Forestburg volleyball team, was moved into the head coaching position. Last year’s coach, Cori Hayes, took over as football head coach.

Imotichey, in her 2^nd year in Forestburg, said she learned a lot from Hayes and is ready to take over.

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

SPORTS

Lady Rabbit SB beats Bridgeport

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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Bowie’s summer softball league team overcame a 6-1 deficit with a six-run third inning for a 7-6 win over Bridgeport in its season opener July 6.

The league consists of teams from Bowie, Nocona, Lindsay, Bridgeport, and Alvord and will last three weeks. Bowie will host games each week.

Bowie pitcher Hazel Trahern gave up two singles and a groundout to put the Sissies on the board in the first. It would be the only hits she gave up in the game. Two groundouts and a strikeout got the Lady Rabbits out of the jam.

Bowie got the run back in the bottom of the first with Andee Jo Miller opening the frame with a walk and a stolen base. She then scored on Kynlee Baker’s groundout to tie the game at one.

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

SPORTS

Keck heads to National Junior Olympics

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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Rest. Run. Repeat.

Sage Keck, an 8^th grader at Montague, lives by this mantra. No ifs, ands and buts about it.

She’s been running since fourth grade PE classes where she would run a mile every week. After discovering she could outrun the other students, she began to enjoy it and continued doing it.

Her success continued, as she finished 2^nd overall against more than 200 runners at the Old Saint Jo 5K July 4. In last weekend’s Texas Junior Olympics, she reached the pinnacle of her career so far by qualifying for the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) National Junior Olympics in Norwalk, Calif. in three events.

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