SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Nocona’s slide continues
By ERIC VICCARO
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The Nocona High School volleyball team had a chance to win during Homecoming weekend, and end a recent losing skid.
The Lady Indians won the first set 25-22; however, Henrietta topped Nocona in four sets by scores of 22-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-20.
Nocona dropped to 15-20 overall, and 3-6 in District 3A-8. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats returned the favor from earlier this season and beat the Lady Indians on their own home court.
“We were aggressive and kept the ball in play (in the first set),” said Nocona head coach Tiffany Clay.
But, Henrietta took control of the match in the second set, won a tight third set and then coasted in the fourth game for the win.
“Their block came around, so we had a hard time putting the ball down,” Clay said. “That gave them second and third attempts. They just capitalized on our mistakes.”
It spoiled a super performance from Payton Ferguson, who served up two aces and has season-highs with 21 kills and 36 digs.
All-state libero Magye Fenoglio served four aces to go with 18 digs. Angel Rhudy was also in double-digit digs with 16, Trystin Fenoglio 15 and Patricia Espinoza 10. Read more in the Oct. 12 Bowie News.
Nocona’s Magye Fenoglio (light jersey) receives a serve during Saturday’s District 3A-8 match between the Lady Indians and Henrietta at Nocona Middle School gymnasium. The Lady Cats won in four games, taking the final three. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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