SPORTS
Nocona boys fall to Childress
After winning at Holliday to start off district play, the Nocona Indians knew it was only going to get tougher as they hosted Childress on Tuesday.
In another low scoring affair, the Bobcats pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 42-36 as they took early control of first place in the district.
The first quarter was fast and physical. Midway through the quarter the Indians lost both of their starting post players to foul trouble.
Their bench did a great job as Nocona had a size advantage against the athletic team from Childress.
The Bobcats employed a full-court trap that had their players diving on the ground constantly and just creating havoc.
Even when the Indians broke the press and tried to set up their half court offense, traps would be timed at precisely the right moments to disrupt Nocona from doing what they wanted to do.
Despite several turnovers forced by Childress, it could not convert them into points as the Indians contested every shot. After a fast and intense first quarter, the score was tied at only 5-5.
With all of that physical defense came foul trouble for the Bobcats and free throw trips for Nocona. Half of the team’s points came from free throws, but scoring was still an issue. Childress scored some points late in the quarter to go up 18-13 at halftime.
The third quarter saw the Indians play better. The defense was locked down again and Blake Gauna scored six of the team’s 10 points in the quarter. The Bobcats still had the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but it was only 24-23.
The defensive chaos from the first quarter came back a bit for Childress. Midway through the Bobcats lead was 30-25. That little bit of lead kept Nocona at bay as the final few minutes saw a lot of scoring.
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Childress looked to put the nail in the coffin as the Bobcats were up 40-31 with less than a minute to go. Carter Horn made a three to cut the lead to six and with some free throw misses and a couple more shots, there was still hope for the Indians.
Childress made its free throws and a clean layup from Nocona did not close the gap much as the Bobcats would win 42-36.
After battling at Bowie on Friday, Nocona next hosts City View at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 28.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the weekend 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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