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Interim coach in for MSU soccer
Michael Meachum, who served as the associate head coach and assistant coach for the last seven seasons under the legendary Doug Elder, will lead Midwestern State University of Texas into the 2018 season as interim head soccer coach.
Elder announced his retirement effective at the end of August earlier this week.
“I thank (MSU Texas) President (Dr. Suzanne) Shipley and (Athletic Director) Kyle Williams for not only trusting in coach Elder in his recommendation for me, but having their own trust in what I can bring not only to the soccer program but to the university as a whole,” Meachum said.
The Mustangs have been nothing short of exception during Meachum’s tenure on campus. MSU Texas is a combined 103-19-13 (.811) since the start of the 2011 season which includes six NCAA Division II postseason appearances and a pair of unbeaten regular seasons.
“Michael has proven he is ready to be a head coach,” MSU Texas Athletic Director Kyle Williams said. “He has been here at MSU for seven years and each year Michael continues to grow. He has become a great listener and a great student of the game. Michael deserves a shot at the position and we look forward to him continuing the great MSU soccer tradition. Congratulations to Michael, Meagan, Hadley and Hayden.”
Meachum has shown a penchant for recruiting mixing talent from across Texas adding the diversity with international flavor resulting in 15 United Soccer Coaches’ All-Americans, eight D2CCA All-Americans, 28 USC all-region selections, 27 D2CCA all-region performers and 18 all-conference picks.
“I am thankful coach Elder put me in a position to take over a program at a university that has meant so much to him and many others,” Meachum said. “Not only has he been a big part of men’s soccer, but the university as well. For him to think that I can help carry the program forward is humbling and exciting at the same time. This means so much to me and my family.”
The coaching staff of Elder, Meachum and student assistant Noah Fazekas earned the United Soccer Coaches’ South Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year honor in 2017 leading the Mustangs to their first unbeaten season in program history at 20-0-1 ending the season in the national quarterfinals.
“My staff and I will work hard each day to make sure you can continue to be proud of our student-athletes and team both on and off the field.”
To read the full story, 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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