SPORTS
Three athletes qualify for state
Three track and field athletes have qualified for the state meet after strong performances at the Conference 1A Region 3 meet last weekend at Whitney High School.
F o r e s t b u r g H i g h School advances the cousin duo of Alexia Britain and Zach Bradley to the state shot put competition, set for May 11-12. Britain threw 31-10.50 in the varsity girls shot put competition at the regional meet to secure a second place finish and her spot at state.
“We set a goal all year that we wanted to make it to state, and we knew we had a good chance with their natural ability and work ethic we knew we could get where we wanted and obtain that,” said Forestburg Track Coach Cori Hayes. “Zach and Lexi being cousins makes it extra special and they are getting to go together.”
Meanwhile, Bradley blew away the competition for first place in varsity boys shot put with a throw of 42-09.00. Prairie Valley High School athlete Chase Edwards flew 6-01 during the boys high jump competition for second place and an appearance at state.
“Chase is a hardworking kid and I’m glad that his hard work is paying off,” Prairie Valley Coach Zac Tabor said. “Going into the meet, he knew he had a chance to advance if he stayed focused and jumped well. He did just that and is now the first boy since 2013 and only the second boy ever in school history to qualify for the state meet.”
Multiple other athletes from Montague County had strong showings at the meet, including the four athletes representing Gold-Burg High School.
“I was thrilled for our Gold-Burg kids to get to experience the next level of competition,” said Gold-Burg Track Coach Cheryl Cromleigh. “We had two athletes who had been before and two who had never been. It was a great experience for everyone.”
Junior Will Hamilton threw his way to a fifth place finish in the varsity boys shot put competition, while junior Blake
Allen finished regionals with a 9th place showing.
“They had personal records at the regional track meet and Blake finished in ninth place, one place out of making it to the finals. He jumped really well,” said Gold-Burg Track Coach Gordon Williams. “It’s always nice to do your best jump and throw at the regional meet. Will finished fifth, about a foot away from being in the top two or three.”
To see how the rest of the county athletes did, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
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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