SPORTS

CROSS COUNTRY: Bowie, Nocona in mix for regionals

Published

10 years ago

10/20/2016

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

For the past couple of years, Holliday had served as host for the district meet.
The scene will shift from Wichita Falls to Boyd High School as cross country runners convene for the District 3A-8 meet on Oct. 17.
The varsity girls’ will run first at 9 a.m., followed by varsity boys at 9:30 a.m. The junior varsity girls are set for a 10 a.m. start and the JV boys to follow 30 minutes later.
“We are super excited,” said Boyd head coach Oscar Hernandez regarding serving as meet host. “The final 300 meters of the race, we will finish on the track.”
The boys’ course has two loops near the front of the school, and Hernandez attempted to limit the number of switchbacks on the course.
Bowie and Nocona are expected to be in the mix for possible qualification at the regional meet – which will take place at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock on Oct. 29. Texas Tech University is serving as the regional host.
Bowie head girls’ coach Chuck Hall said he expects the following girls to compete at the varsity level Monday: Valerie Walker, Macie McCollum, Carli Shields, Sage Bullock, Sarah Lacy and Lauren Gill.
Hall said three other unnamed girls are vying for the seventh varsity spot.
Walker and Shields turned in Bowie’s top times this year at the Lipan Invitational on Sept. 14. Walker recorded a time of 13 minutes, 28.3 seconds. Shields timed at 14:11.5. Read more in the Oct. 15 Bowie News.

Bowie’s (left) Carli Shields, Emmy Thomas and Sarah Lacy all will compete during the District 3A-8 meet set for Monday at Boyd High School. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

7 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.

SPORTS

Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

7 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.

SPORTS

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.