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RODEO: Dice garners first division

Published

12 years ago

01/28/2015

The Makayla’s Wish benefit barrel race took place this past Saturday at Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague.
There also was a silent auction, and more, all to benefit Makayla Garrett, a 17-year-old girl from Saint Jo who has been diagnosed with a rare condition.
There were nearly 200 entries in the barrel racing event.
Here are the results.
As is Bowie News policy, the amount of winnings given to contestants goes unreported.

First Division
1, Rachel Dice, 16.159; 2, Abby Pursifull, 16.230; 3, Jodi Smith, 16.254; 4, McKinley Goodger, 16.382; 5, Kristi Tuinei, 16.143; 6, McKinley Goodger, 16.467 (different horse); 7, Holly Fenoglio, 16.497; 8, Debbie Richardson, 16.150

Second Division
1, Kim Buckman, 16.714; 2, Tandy Meyers, 16.754; 3, Shelby Oglesby, 16.774; 4, Reann Zancanella, 16.779; 5, Cheyenne Robinson, 16.794; 6t, Jamie Barrow, 16.798; 6t, Debbie Richardson, 16.798 (different horse); 6t, Rena Grissom, 16.798

Editor’s Note: See more results in the mid-week Bowie News.

A barrel racer rounds one of the obstacles during Saturday’s Makayla’s Wish benefit at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague. There were nearly 200 entries and the event featured a five-figure purse. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

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

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Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

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

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New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

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