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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Forestburg girls earn playoff victory

Published

11 years ago

02/18/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

Forestburg High School hasn’t visited the University Interscholastic League girls’ basketball playoffs since the 2007-08 season.
However, on Monday at Alvarado High School, the Lady Horns looked like a bunch of postseason pros as they outscored Avalon 25-0 in the opening quarter en route to a 73-20 Conference 1A-III Bi-District victory.
“We played strong defense and we kept them to single digits in all four quarters,” Forestburg head coach Rosana Barbosa said. “As being our first playoff game, the girls were relaxed, and that helped us to have a great game.”
In addition, Barbosa said Forestburg tried different defenses to see which may work best in the next round.
The Lady Horns will match up with Saltillo in the area round. The game is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday at Princeton High School. Princeton is a suburb of McKinney.
“We are excited for the opportunity and we are ready to play our second round game,” Barbosa said.

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Forestburg’s Virginia Cody (15) finds herself surrounded by Slidell defenders during Saturday’s District 1A-21 Championship at Valley View High School. Slidell defeated Forestburg, 41-29. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

12 hours 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

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12 hours 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

1 week 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.