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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Paradise nips Nocona girls

Published

10 years ago

12/21/2016

Nocona came close to closing the gap on the 2015 second-place finisher from District 3A-8, but the Lady Indians suffered a four-point loss.
Emma Meekins tallied 25 points against Paradise in the four point loss.
Nocona tried to rally in the fourth quarter, outscoring Paradise 27-10. The Lady Indians finished with seven steals.

Bellevue 38, Forestburg 37

The margin of victory for the Bellevue High School girls’ basketball team was only one point as they defeated Forestburg in the District 1A-21 opener.
Shae Lesando dropped in 12 points, including two 3-pointers to lead the Lady Eagles to a 38-37 victory. FreeDom Morris added nine points with one 3-pointer.
Alexia Britain sunk 25 points to help keep Forestburg neck and neck with Bellevue, including 10-of-15 from the free throw line. Read more round-ups in the Nov. 17 Bowie News.

Nocona’s Rachel Patrick (11) attempts a shot during a Dec. 13 District 3A-8 girls’ basketball game against Paradise. The Lady Indians suffered a 51-47 in this district opener. (Courtesy photo by William Verdugo)

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Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

19 hours 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.

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Rabbit netters beat Graham

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19 hours 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.

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New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

1 week 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.