SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nocona boys win a classic

Published

12 years ago

01/14/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Friday’s District 3A-9 game between Nocona High School and Bowie will go down as one of the classic contests in the series.
Nocona rolled out to a 15-0 lead early in the first quarter. And Bowie spent the entire game clawing back – taking a brief lead in the game’s final minute – only to see Kameron Hill drain a game-winning 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds to go for a 51-50 victory.
“It was a great ball game, and I am disappointed we didn’t win,” Bowie head coach Doug Boxell said. “We were able to take the lead, but we needed one more stop at the end.”
Nocona head boys’ basketball coach Tyson Mankin said having home court made a difference.
“We are trying to establish a home court advantage in Nocona, and make it very difficult for opposing teams to win here,” Mankin said. “Although this was only our second home game of the season we wanted to make sure we put on a good show for our fans, and we are very happy for all the support we have received at our home games. Our kids really feed off the big and loud crowds.”
Hill has emerged as one of the best players in District 3A-9 this season, and this marks his second game-winning shot of the season.
With the win, Nocona improved to 9-9, 2-1 in 3A-9. Bowie dropped to 12-9, 1-2.
This is proving to be one of the most competitive Conference 3A districts in the state. Bowie could easily be undefeated and Nocona has played well throughout so far, with its only loss by a mere seven points to Holliday. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Nocona’s Kameron Hill (22) has to step over Bowie’s Chase Hall while dribbling on offense during Friday’s District 3A-game. 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.