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HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Saint Jo girls, Bellevue boys tops

Published

11 years ago

10/21/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
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The Saint Jo girls’ and Bellevue boys’ cross country teams garnered District 1A-21 team titles during Wednesday’s meet at Twisted Oaks Golf Club.
Ashley Reyling fueled the Lady Panthers, with a gold-medal time of 15 minutes, 19 seconds, which was 20 seconds faster than teammate Katrina Noble, over the 3,200-meter course.
Saint Jo finished with just 19 points, four away from the minimum possible to score.
“I am extremely proud of how our kids ran at the district meet,” said Saint Jo head coach Kyle Sivadon. “They have worked hard to be running very good right now. Ashley and Katrina have been pushing everyone else, and improving greatly.”
The top-3 teams and top-10 individuals advanced to the Region 3-1A meet set for Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie set for Monday, Oct. 26.
On the boys’ side, Forestburg’s Skyler Sandusky staved off Bellevue’s Gavin Moore for the gold medal. Sandusky raced in with a time of 18:53, which was seven seconds better than Moore, over the 5,000-meter course.
The top-five boys finished within 40 seconds of each other, which included Saint Jo qualifier Juan Sanchez, Gold-Burg’s Brandon Lee and Jonah Belcher, also of Bellevue.
“I am proud of his effort,” said Forestburg head coach Steve Sandusky regarding his son’s performance. “He’s put in so much work to get where he’s at.”
Sandusky caught Moore for the top spot in the final 400 meters.
Gold-Burg head boys’ coach Aaron Tefertiller was satisfied with the Bears’ second-place performance.
“Varsity had a goal of making it to regionals this year,” Tefertiller said. “We talked about the opportunity. The boys ran well, and we were able to take the second-place team spot. I’m extremely proud of the boys.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Forestburg’s Skyler Sandusky (left) and Juan Sanchez from Saint Jo stayed at the top of the field for the entire boys’ race. Sandusky claimed gold and Sanchez bronze. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

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2 days 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.

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Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney

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2 days 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.

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Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages

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2 days 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.