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.

Editor’s Note: Read more, and see the complete box score, by reading the Bowie News in print and with your electronic subscription.

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

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

Published

3 hours ago

08/20/2026

bowienews

In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.

The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.

Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.

After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.

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

SPORTS

Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney

Published

3 hours ago

08/20/2026

bowienews

Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.

After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.

From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.

To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.

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

SPORTS

Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages

Published

3 hours ago

08/20/2026

bowienews

County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.

Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.

“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”

Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.

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