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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Britain propels Forestburg girls in win

Published

11 years ago

01/31/2015

By BLAKE WOOD
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

The Forestburg High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams had a tough task ahead of them Tuesday, playing Slidell in what was expected to be a pair of competitive District 1A-21 games.

Forestburg and Slidell provided plenty of drama on the boys’ side, and the Longhorns outscored the Greyhounds 15-13 in overtime for a 66-64 victory.

The opening girls’ game was thrilling through the first three quarters, but Forestburg outscored Slidell 18-4 in the fourth for a 59-45 win.

“That was the best game we played all season,” said Lady Horns coach Rosana Barbosa. “The girls were determined and focused like never before. I am very proud of them.”

Though Forestburg jumped out to a 15-10 lead after one, Slidell answered by taking a 32-29 lead at intermission.

The stage was set for an exciting fourth quarter with both teams tied at 41-all. Alexia Britain came up big in the fourth, scoring necessary points, drawing fouls and grabbing rebounds to lead the Lady Horns to the win.

Britain played a huge game for the Lady Horns overall, scoring 28 points with 12 rebounds and a steal.

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Forestburg’s Makayla Mason takes a shot during Tuesday’s District 1A-21 thriller against Slidell. The Lady Horns both prevailed over Slidell 59-45 for a much-needed victory, knotting Slidell for the top spot in the district. (News photo by Blake W00d)

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.

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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.

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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.