SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nocona boys win a classic
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)
Bowie, playing on a short rest, held with host Jacksboro for most of the volleyball match Oct. 1, but the Tigerettes pulled away late and defeated the Lady Rabbits 3-1 (26-24, 12-25, 25-14, 22-25).
The match was scheduled for Oct. 2 but was moved. Both teams are now 2-2 in District 6-3A.
Jacksboro got out to a quick lead in game one before Olivia Stewart’s kill and a three-point Olivia Richey serving run put the visitors up 8-7. Junior Abby Reneau broke things open with a six-point string to give Bowie a 15-8 cushion and force Jacksboro into a timeout.
The Tigerettes came back and took an 18-16 lead. KP Rutherford’s kill broke the serve and allowed Molly Enlow to tie the game at 18.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Gold-Burg Football Coach Austin Norman called his Bears’ 35-32 loss to host Perrin a “barn burner”.
It most definitely was as Gold-Burg, now 1-5 for the year gave the 5-1 Pirates everything they wanted for four quarters. Gold-Burg scored on the last play of the first half on a Peyton Epperson run with the two point conversion cutting the deficit to 20-16.
The Bears were their own worst enemy to open the third quarter with face mask and offside penalties moving the Pirates downfield setting up a first-and-goal at the Bear three. Defense by Epperson, Keelyn Case and Barrett Allen and a pair of Perrin penalties helped stop the drive and force a turnover on downs.
Gold-Burg was slapped with an intentional grounding penalty on the first play, giving Perrin a safety and extending the Pirate lead to 22-16. Defense by Epperson and JoJuan Grace after a first down run closed out the third quarter.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Nocona and Prairie Valley cross country teams took part in the Prairie Valley Invitational Sept. 20 while Bowie varsity runners competed in the Lubbock Invitational.
Lubbock
Leading the Rabbits was Kellen Rater who finished 10th among 162 runners with a time of 17:24.50. Finishing behind Rater was Shawn Willett with a time of 19:33.20. Hayden Sutton ran a 20:27.10 followed by Taven Melton in 20:39.20, Coleman Holloway in 20:53.80 and Jaxon Castro with a time of 21:31.60.
Laney Segura led the Lady Rabbits with a time of 14:41.30. She was followed by Kylee Waldrep in 15:56.80, Bella Lozano in 16:04.80, Angeles Alvarez with a time of 16:15.40, AnDee Miller in 16:23.70 and Isabella Caswell in 16:51 flat.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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