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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Swaim, Cable named all-county captains

Published

10 years ago

01/12/2017

Montague County squads provided plenty of football fans more memories during the 2016 season.
Bowie continued to demonstrate that it’s no longer satisfied simply making the playoffs, and the Jackrabbits made some noise in the postseason again.
The Jackrabbits, with now veteran coach Dylan Stark at the helm, were 6-6 again with another bi-district championship in tow. Littlefield extinguished Bowie from the playoffs, 29-20, in a hard-fought area contest at venerable Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater.
“We were prepared because we played teams like Howe, Aubrey and Henrietta,” Stark said. “I think those games made us a better team. We had another successful season, and we had some key guys step up. I am proud of the direction the program is headed.”
Nocona, under longtime coach Brad Keck, returned to prominence with a playoff berth and a seven-win campaign. The Indians went 7-4, and were eliminated in the bi-district round by Leonard at Denton’s Collins Stadium.
Keck said the Indians already have high expectations heading into the 2017 campaign, especially as all-county quarterback Jeremy James prepares for his senior year.
“He has improved tremendously,” Keck said. “He stepped up with different things, he’s become a more accurate passes, and he threw for a lot of yards.”
Forestburg, Saint Jo and Gold-Burg failed to make the postseason from District 12-1A-I; however, the Bears (4-6, 2-2) and Longhorns played a spectacular season-ending finale in which the teams combined for 148 points. Read more in the Jan. 7 Bowie News.

Dillon Swaim had a highly productive season as a linebacker for the Jackrabbits, finishing with 160 tackles solo and assisted combined and a pair of sacks. He also was an all-state honorable mention AP choice. Swaim was named an all-county team captain and linebacker. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

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4 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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4 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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4 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.