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Nocona
The Nocona Indians finished up their non-district schedule with a win against Valley View on Friday to remain undefeated.
The Indians dominated, winning 64-28 with the majority of the damage done in the first half.
Nocona came into the game knowing the Eagles were looking to pass the ball around, which would be a challenge for the defense since not many teams play like that.
Still, the Indians’ offense took the pressure off by scoring early and often, mostly leaning on their offensive line since almost every runner had success throughout the game. The few times they did throw, it went for big gains to complement the running game.
Nocona was up 50-14 at halftime.
The second half saw some second team players get some rotation in as the brakes were hit. Still, the Indians still played an even half against Valley View, both scoring 14 points as Nocona finished out the game with little drama.
The Indians won 64-28.
Johnny Stone led the team with 146 yards rushing while scoring one touchdown. Brady McCasland was second with 102 yards rushing and scored two rushing touchdowns.
Brody Langford, Ethan Blair and Joes Gomez also rushed for one touchdown each as the team finished 413 yards rushing.
McCasland only attempted 10 passes all game, but he completed seven for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Charlie Fuller reeled in two catches for 30 yards and one touchdown while Caden Gaston caught one pass for a 43-yard touchdown.
Gaston also intercepted a pass on defense and returned it 88 yards for a touchdown. Stone forced and recovered a fumble on defense as well giving Nocona two takeaways. Oscar Salomon, Cooper Waldrip and Stone each finished with double-digit tackles.

Forestburg
The Forestburg Longhorns won their first game of the season on Friday playing Texoma Christian.
The Longhorns won 39-0 against the Eagles, shutting them down completely on defense.
Forestburg was coming off a tough loss against Saint Jo in which the team played better than in years past, but it did not show up much on the scoreboard.
Still, the Longhorns put it all together on Friday against Texoma Christian.
The team switched its tendency offensively, getting out of its usual bunch formation and into a spread set that seemed to work better, especially in the second half.
Jesus Sanchez led the team, completing nine passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns. Nathan Payne caught four passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns while Will Johnson caught two passes for 49 yards both for touchdowns.
On the ground, Jeremiah Perez led the team with 136 yards rushing while Tye Reid ran for 55 yards.

To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.

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Big crowd attends Bowie Sports Association Awards night

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Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)

Youngsters from the smallest T-ballers to the little leaguers received recognition at the awards night.
The Pink Sox show off their championship jewels after winning first place in the girls’ pony league. (Photo by Barbara Green0
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World gets ready for 2024 Summer Olympics

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The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.

Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.

Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.

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Firecracker 5K welcomes 100 runners on July 4th

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Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.

See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.

Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.

Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher in the Firecracker 5K.
Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, came in as the top female finisher in the Firecracker 5K.
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