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RODEO: Chisholm Trail event June 12-13

Published

11 years ago

06/10/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

The 63rd annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo is set for 8 p.m. on June 12-13 at the Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena in Nocona.
“It’s a huge tradition in the community,” Nocona Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joni Coursey said. “It’s the longest running event we have in Nocona.”
Coursey said there is something on the card for the whole family.
The event is one of the highlights of the calendar year.
There will be mutton bustin’ on both nights for children six years old and under, with rides starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $6 in advance and $8 at the gate. Children six years old and under are admitted free with a paid adult.
Tickets may be purchased at Gibbs Pharmacy and the chamber office.
Chisholm Trail Rodeo committee member Stepheny Womack said this is an open, unsanctioned rodeo. The purse for the event is $3,500. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

Saint Jo rodeo

The Saint Jo rodeo, sponsored by the Saint Jo Riding Club, took place this past weekend.
Here are the results, according to the United Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (UPRA) web site. The UPRA was the sanctioning body for the event.
As is Bowie News policy, the amount of winnings for individual contestants will go unreported.
Bareback
1, Lucas Buck, 75-point ride
Barrel Racing
1, Tiffany Hammett, 15.965 seconds
Bull Riding
1, Briar Burns, 86; 2, Ty Clearwater, 83
Ranch Bronc
1, Jesse Berrie, 76; 2, Trevor McCaslin, 75; 3, Johnny Pettway, 70
Saddle Bronc
1, Kody Weger, 63

Two contestants compete in the team roping event during the 2014 version of the Chisholm Trail Rodeo in Nocona. The rodeo will begin both nights with mutton’ bustin for youth six years old and under at 7:30 p.m. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

Published

1 day ago

08/20/2026

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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

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1 day ago

08/20/2026

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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

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1 day ago

08/20/2026

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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.