SPORTS
Bears finish third at Whitney
The Gold-Burg High School mixed doubles team of DeAnna Molinaro and Matthew Gilbert clenched the bronze medal and were named alternates to state at the regional competition on April 19 at Whitney High School.
Molinaro and Gilbert advanced to regionals after earning the doubles championship title at the District 1A-21 competition on April 6. The duo went into the competition as the third seed, giving them a bye in the first round.
In the second round the Gold-Burg team took on Isaac Goehmann and Alex Evans from Priddy. Gilbert and Molinaro fell in the first set 4-6, but came back to clinch the win 6-3, 6-3 in the final two.
The duo struggled to hold on in the third round against Trevin Coffell and Alex Argott from Iredell and fell 1-6, 3-6.
However, they captured another win the next day in the medal round, defeating Evans and Grija from Ector 6-2, 5-7 and 6-3 for third place. The two were named alternates to state, which takes place on May 17-18 in College Station.
“I saw my kids really show resilience, power, brains and at times superhuman powers,” said Gold-Burg Tennis Coach Cheryl Cromleigh. “This was a phenomenal feat for our Gold-Burg kids and I am so proud of them.”
The third place finish at regionals will be the final token in Gilbert’s high school tennis career as he graduates this year.
Meanwhile, Gold-Burg Lady Bear Molinaro ends her junior year with one year of competition left.
Forestburg’s JD Moore also opened the competition with a win, downing his opponent easily 6-0, 6-0.
However, the second round did not go as well for the senior as the Mullin’s district champion defeated him 3-6, 1-6, wrapping up his high school tennis career.
“I thought JD played really well,” said Forestburg Tennis Coach Nathan Geiger.
“I am extremely proud of him and how well he represented our school. He had worked really hard throughout the season and definitely earned his position in regionals.”
Saint Jo sophomore Jayla Thomas also made an appearance at the regional meet after securing her spot in a playback during the district round of competition.
However, she fell in the first round after battling it out with a tough opponent from Throckmorton to wrap up her successful season.
“Jayla grew as a player,” said Saint Jo Tennis Coach Charlie Hamilton. “She learned and experienced so much by making it to regionals.”
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.
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.
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.
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