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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Bowie garners play-in match over Nocona

Published

11 years ago

11/04/2015

By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@gmail.com

In mid-August, Bowie and Nocona squared off with the Lady Rabbits topping the Lady Indians at the Advantage Sports Complex Nike Tournament.
The two teams split District 3A-9 matches, with Bowie winning in four games here while the Lady Indians swept the Lady Rabbits in Nocona.
Bowie and Nocona had to play a fourth time this season in a 3A-9 play-in game at Henrietta High School, and the Lady Rabbits prevailed in three games by scores of 25-20, 25-17, 25-16.
For Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay, she wished she could have been in two places at once. Clay gave birth to a child late last week, and Heather Nobile was named as the interim leader.
“I knew all season there was possibility I would be missing a game or two, but coach Nobile was prepared and did everything I asked her to do,” Clay said.
The difference between winning and losing for Bowie came down to spot serving and blocking – and the Lady Rabbits excelled in these areas.
“Our service was some of the best it’s been,” Bowie head coach Jeanie Stark said. “We hit spots to keep them out of system. That kept them from getting good passes.”
Bowie saw plenty of free balls from Nocona.
While the Lady Rabbits had just 28 kills, they were able to get eight solo ace blocks – a strong number for a match that went just three sets.
“We were able to get blocks at the right time,” Stark added.
Stark said she was pleased with how Bowie handled the “stress” of the moment, being in a one-game playoff for advancement.
Bowie (25-14) faced Texas Girls Coaches Association second-ranked Gunter, the winner of District 3A-10, on Tuesday evening at Gainesville High School. Read the mid-week Bowie News for more, including capsules on the Conference 1A playoffs.

Bowie libero Karsen Morgan (5) bumps the ball forward during Saturday’s District 3A-9 play-in volleyball match. The Jackrabbits had strong serve reception in the match. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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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.